Basic Pool (Paperback)

Arthur "Babe" Cranfield

ISBN 10: 1510712305 / ISBN 13: 9781510712300

Edité par Skyhorse Publishing, New York, NY, 2016

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Paperback. Learn tips and tactics from the very bestIn the game of pool, few names hold more weight than Arthur "Babe" Cranfield. Ranked among the best billiard players in world history, Cranfield is indisputably one of the greats of the game. In this newly revised and updated edition of Basic Pool, you can learn proven tips and tactics to help you improve your game. From basics like choosing a table and selecting a cue to advanced techniques like manipulating the ball using English, draw, and follow, Basic Pool has all you need to elevate your play and increase the enjoyment you take from it. Other topics include: The mechanics of pool Cue ball control Standard rules of the most popular variations Effective practice techniques And many more!Whether you are a pool novice or have been playing for years, Basic Pool is sure to provide you with the knowledge that you need to take your pool skills to the next level. Learn tips and tactics from the very best In the game of pool, few names hold more weight than Arthur "Babe" Cranfield. Ranked among the best billiard players in world history, Cranfield is indisputably one of the greats of the game. In this newly revised and updated edition of Basic Pool Basic Pool The mechanics of pool Cue ball control Basic Pool Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9781510712300

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Basic Pool (Paperback)
• Éditeur: Skyhorse Publishing, New York, NY
• Date de parution: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1510712305
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781510712300
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: new

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Synopsis

Learn tips and tactics of pocket billiards from the very best, in this newly revised and expanded edition of the classic guide to playing better pool from Hall of Famer Arthur “Babe” Cranfield.

Whether your next game will be a tournament match or part of a night out with a group of friends, this book will give you leg up on your opponent and help make the game for fun for you. Chapters include:

• What to Look for in a Pool Cue
• Hand Position
• The Points of Aim, the Point of Contact, and the Difference Between the Two
• Combination Shots
• The Draw Shot
• Speed Control
• Straight Pool
• Nine-Ball
• Eight Ball
• And much More!

They say that shooting a good game of pool is the sign of a gentlemen, and that shooting too good a game of pool is the sign of a misspent youth. Well, with the instructions here, your friends may question how you spent your youth.

À propos de l?auteur

Arthur “Babe” Cranfield was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America’s Hall of Fame in 1997 and was the only player in the history of the sport to win the National Junior, National Amateur, and World Professional pocket billiard titles. He lived in Syracuse, New York, prior to his passing in 2004.

Laurence S. Moy is a partner in a law firm, a former college pool champion, and an accomplished pool player. He lives in New York City.