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Pool and Billiards For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

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Practical, step-by-step tips for players of all levelsFrom Snooker to Carom to good-old-fashioned 8- or 9-Ball, Pool & Billiards For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks, and rules of play, covering the variety of the ever-popular games that make up pool and billiards. This hands-on guide discusses everything from the rules and strategies of the games to how to set up a pool room to choosing the right equipment, and is accompanied by dozens of photos and line drawings.See how hard to hit the cue ball and where to hit it, the angle to hold the cue stick and how much chalk to use, how to use a bridge, and how to put spin on the ballIncludes advanced pool techniques and trick shots for the seasoned pool sharpWith Pool & Billiards For Dummies, even a novice can play like a champion! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies


Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 8, 2010


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0470565535


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 37


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 1 x 9.1 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #80,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5 in Billiards & Pool


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Very good but not for idiots.
Format: Paperback
This book starts with beginners and then introduces new concepts step by step. It is very comprehensive. It is not, however, for idiots. Getting above beginner in pool can be by necessity, complex. I've been using this book for about a month and have to keep going back to previous chapters to refresh. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026 by Stephen Janik
    • Excellent book to learn fundamentals
Format: Paperback
This is a great book to learn the basics of billards and in my case, an excellent refresher. I played a lot of pool when I was younger. I was self taught. I'm taking up the game again (40 years later) and this book explains a lot of things I somewhat knew, but did not know why or how. This book will make me a much better player. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2026 by Mark Zolp
    • Solid resource for players of any level
Format: Paperback
I've been playing pool for a while, but am entirely self-taught. I thought I was decent until recently getting hustled by a guy with a toothy smile who smoked Winstons (yes, Winstons) the whole time we played. I know - if you don't know who the sucker is in a pool hall, it's probably you. Needless to say, I went home and ate an entire Jack's Pizza feeling sorry for myself. My friends say I'm a (slightly) competitive person, so it's no surprise that to avoid that embarrassment again, I decided see what books were out there for learning about pool from some experts. I picked up this book since it was brand new (maybe it would have some new strategies that haven't been written about before?) and on sale (always looking for a deal). Turns out to have been a great decision. First, it is structured very logically and easy to follow. Second, there is a lot of insight about the game (strategies, techniques, etc.) that the author makes super clear and easy to digest. And most importantly, you can immediately take these ideas to the table and see improvement. My friend has a table, and he and I have spent some time playing and practicing some of the techniques. He is a very good player, and was surprised to find that there were things in the book that even he could learn from - so I think this book has something for all levels of players. This book has really piqued my interest in the game, and the things I've learned from it have inspired me to become more than just a casual player. And hopefully I can avoid losing my shirt to Dr. Teeth again... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2010 by Joe
    • Comprehensive
Format: Paperback
Too much information but thorough certainly not like cliffs notes with succinct short instructions or demonstrations!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025 by david r.
    • Excellent.
Format: Paperback
Excellent.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2025 by jim
    • Buy this is you want to learn or improve your pool game!
Format: Paperback
I have read the Dummy books a lot. I find them helpful. This one is no different. Easy to follow and has pictures to demonstrate the concept.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2025 by Jane
    • Insightful
Format: Paperback
Love this it is insightful. Good read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2026 by Nikki
    • Super book for both beginner and intermediate players to take their game to the next level
Format: Paperback
Great book covering all the fundamentals and even advanced techniques. Great book for beginners and those wanting to take their game to the next level. If you want a more comprehensive and really technical book with many more examples then you may want to look for the (currently out of print book) "The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards" by Dr. Dave Alciatore. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2025 by Super Dad

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