Precision Pool, 2nd Edition [Paperback]

Gerry Kanov (Author), Shari Stauch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2007

Sharpen your strategy and shot-making skills! Whether it's eight ball, nine ball, straight pool, or one pocket, Precision Pool will reveal the secrets the pros know in this attractive full-color offering.

Authors Gerry “The Ghost” Kanov and Shari “The Shark” Stauch leave nothing to chance, sharing the wealth of experience they gained from coaching or competing against virtually every top professional player. The result—Precision Pool—is simply the most comprehensive and useful book ever written on pool.

This updated second edition includes the following:

-Grips

-Vision and aim

-Power breaks

-Bank shots

-Combinations

-English

-Safeties

-Practice plans

-Match strategies

-200 full-color diagrams of critical shots, common patterns, and trick shots

Whether you are a weekend player or seasoned professional, if you are serious about improving your game, Precision Pool is your best shot.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"""Precision Pool "contains valuable information that can be obtained only from instructors who have dedicated themselves to the sport. Shari Stauch and Gerry Kanov have that dedication, and it is reflected in this book. "Precision Pool" is required reading for players looking to improve their game.""
Harold Simonsen
Publisher of "Pool & Billiard Magazine" and PoolMag.com

"""Precision Pool "is required reading. An indispensable shortcut for the savvy player!""
Vicki Paski
WPBA Hall of Fame
"As a former pro and renowned publisher in the billiard industry, Shari Stauch has been privy to some of the best instructors and players of all time. "Precision Pool" is an accumulation of that vast and valuable knowledge."
Charlie Williams
World Class Pro & Founder of Dragon Promotions

Review

"Precision Pool contains valuable information that can be obtained only from instructors who have dedicated themselves to the sport. Shari Stauch and Gerry Kanov have that dedication, and it is reflected in this book. Precision Pool is required reading for players looking to improve their game."

Harold Simonsen
Publisher of Pool & Billiard Magazine and PoolMag.com

"Precision Pool is required reading. An indispensable shortcut for the savvy player!"

Vicki Paski
WPBA Hall of Fame

“As a former pro and renowned publisher in the billiard industry, Shari Stauch has been privy to some of the best instructors and players of all time. Precision Pool is an accumulation of that vast and valuable knowledge.”

Charlie Williams
World Class Pro & Founder of Dragon Promotions

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 2 edition (November 20, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736073876
• ISBN-13: 978-0736073875
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #37 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Billiards & Pool

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Precision Results with Precision Pool, March 7, 2008

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Reader Lee (Los Angeles, Ca USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Precision Pool, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

At last, a book on pool that EXPLAINS what you are trying to do and doesn't assume you are related to Willie Mosconi. You gain a better understanding of the reactions of the cue ball and an accurate insight of where the target ball will go. Well written, beautifully illustrated, and logically laid out, this book has already shown improvement in my game and will do the same for yours.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a writer, publisher and editor with a clue!, December 6, 2007

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Brian T. Covert "Book Cook" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Precision Pool, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

As a chef and pool fanatic, I have, over the years, built an extensive pool and cookbook library. While the culinary arts have mastered the recipe for successful publishing, it's about time pool authors and publishers released a FULL COLOR edition of a pool instruction book. This book has awesome color diagrams, photos and brilliant content. If you are even remotely serious about playing pool, or know someone that is, for less than $20, Precision Pool is a must! Don't hesitate to order this book. If this can't help your game, give up - nothing can!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now I'm Ready, Set!, December 6, 2007

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Brenda McClain (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Precision Pool, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Just what I've been waiting for! I'm a total pool novice but have always wanted to cue up! You know how you watch ESPN and WISH it was you up there? Picked up PRECISION POOL, and now I feel like I'm ready, set for action. Love the color pictures and diagrams. It's all so easy to understand. Plus it's lots of fun to read. You can tell the authors love this game and want us to love it, too. Thanks!