Explains, in step-by-step fashion, every phase of billiards, from complete instruction for beginners to the finer points of combination and kiss shots, and finally, the championship game of 14.1 rack.
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Explains, in step-by-step fashion, every phase of billiards, from complete instruction for beginners to the finer points of combination and kiss shots, and finally, the championship game of 14.1 rack.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent introduction to the subject,
By A Customer
This review is from: Willie Mosconi On Pocket Billiards: The Classic Book on the Game by the Legendary "King" of Pocket Billiards (Little Sports Library) (Paperback)
When I went away to college in 1985, my girlfriend's father gave me a copy of the then-current edition of this book. I'd played a lot of pool before, but this book changed my game from mediocre to excellent, which is why I recently bought a new copy to give to a friend who is just learning the game. The tips on holding the cue stick alone made a difference in my game; when I spent the time to practice the other principles Mosconi discusses, I began to win more often than not, and could honestly say, "I meant to do that," when I'd just made a particularly difficult shot. The fact that the book is small enough to roll up and stick in your back pocket helps; you can whip it out whenever you need to review a particular concept.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Game Improver!,
By Biz Reader (OK, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Willie Mosconi On Pocket Billiards: The Classic Book on the Game by the Legendary "King" of Pocket Billiards (Little Sports Library) (Paperback)
I have played pool off and on for years and never real got very good. Then I purchsed this book and my game changed dramatically. Instead of getting beat all the time I began beating them. Some of my friends have said that overnight I got better at pool. I must say I owe most of it to this book. One of the nice things about this book is you will be able to read the whole thing in an hour!
Willie Mosconi was the master pool player and one of the best to ever live so who better to take lessons from then the master himself. He starts out by showing you how to properly hold the cue stick. What a difference that makes. Then proper stance, making the bridge, stroke, cueing the ball, hitting the ball, english, combos, strategy, practice and more. This is a compact guide that can help anyone improve there game in as little as a couple games. There are also numerous illustrations included in this book to help you to visualize just how to make shots. Overall I would say this is a GREAT book on learning how to play pool.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not he 1959 8-ball rules version,
This review is from: Willie Mosconi on Pocket Billiards (Paperback)
I have the 1948 copy write 1959 paperback version on "Willie Mosconi on Pocket Billiards". It has a set of rules for 8-ball that are different than the books on line.
Some are the correct cover but when looking inside, the rules of 8-ball has changed to the bar room rules. In "Old 8-Ball" the 1-ball has to be pocketed in the right side pocket and the 15-Ball has to be pocketed in the left side pocket. Both before pocketing the 8-Ball sometime during the game. This makes 8-Ball a whole other game. My book has the pages falling out from me showing people the rules. They are taped in but I sure would like a new book with the old 8-Ball rules. Anyone out the have one?
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There is only one way to play pocket billiards-the right way. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
legal object ball, opening break shot, forfeits one point, cue ball travels, cue shaft, cause the cue ball, two object balls, incoming player, pocket billiards, spotting balls, foot spot, foul stroke, mechanical bridge, break ball, cue tip, key ball, pocket games, player pockets, opening stroke, starting player, break shots, offending player, head string, draw shots, safety play New!
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There is only one way to play pocket billiards-the right way. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
legal object ball, opening break shot, forfeits one point, cue ball travels, cue shaft, cause the cue ball, two object balls, incoming player, pocket billiards, spotting balls, foot spot, foul stroke, mechanical bridge, break ball, cue tip, key ball, pocket games, player pockets, opening stroke, starting player, break shots, offending player, head string, draw shots, safety play New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The White House (Books to begin on) by Mary Kay Phelan in Front Matter
- Pocket Billiards by Irvine Crane in Back Matter
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