Overview
Picture yourself dazzling your friends with your new and improved pool skills as you master the cue ball's movements and hone your aiming and shooting techniques. PICTURE YOURSELF SHOOTING POOL: STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION FOR SUCCESSFUL POCKET BILLIARDS provides practical and accessible pool theory and instruction to everyone from beginners up to skilled players. Filled with full-color images and step-by-step instruction on each new skill and strategy, the book also features an accompanying DVD that walks you through each step of the tactics presented and also includes bonus tricks and special pool shots. Beginning with the basics, you'll learn how to select your equipment, including the proper cue stick for you. You'll then cover how to grip and guide the cue and how to best align the body with the pool table. The book moves on to specific cue strokes for various shots and even offers instruction on pro stick moves to incorporate into your game. Master how to guide the cue ball and get an understanding of various ball impacts as you learn the key shots of the game. Strategy and tips on how to read the table, as well as basic rules for different pool games, table etiquette, and even information on how to purchase and maintain a personal cue stick and table are also covered.
Full Product Details
Author: Matt Sherman
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Dimensions:
Width: 18.80cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 22.60cm
Weight: 1.026kg
ISBN: 9781598635195
ISBN 10: 1598635190
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 01 July 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
1. Selecting a cue stick that works 2. Guiding the cue with the hands 3. Body alignment at the table 4. Stroking the cue stick straight 5. Stroking and gripping the cue for special circumstances 6. Aiming the Cue and Object Balls 7. Master the Cue Ball's movement 8. Reading the Table 9. Basic Pool Rules & Games 10. Timeless Strategy for Pool 11. Practice Becomes Fun 12. Buying and Maintaining a Personal Cue Stick Afterword: Pool's future
Author Information
Matthew Quick Draw Sherman, who was born in New York City, directs the University of Florida's Pool League,which has produced five national collegiate champions. Matt is the Guide to Pool & Billiards at About.com, a top five website with over 53 million visitors a month. Matt has appeared internationally on television as a host and emcee, on the radio, and in print. Matt and Janine Sherman reside in Gainesville, Florida, with their children, Alexandria and Benjamin. Matt is editor of a number of books in print and a regular contributor to several publications. Picture Yourself Shooting Pool is his first book.
