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<b>Introduction.</b> <p><b>Part I: Fundamentals of Pool.</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Arriving at the Pool Party.</p> <p>Chapter 2: Getting Down: Building a Solid Stance.</p> <p>Chapter 3: Handling the Cue.</p> <p>Chapter 4: On Target: The Science and Feel of Aiming.</p> <p>Chapter 5: Hit It: Creating a Solid Stroke.</p> <p>Chapter 6: Playing Nice: The Etiquette of the Game.</p> <p><b>Part II: Controlling the Cue Ball.</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Getting Control and Stopping the Cue Ball.</p> <p>Chapter 8: Aim High: Incorporating Follow.</p> <p>Chapter 9: Using Draw: Putting Backspin on the Cue Ball.</p> <p>Chapter 10: The English Effect: Using Sidespin on the Cue Ball.</p> <p><b>Part III: Taking Your Shots.</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Opening Shots: The Rack and the Break.</p> <p>Chapter 12: Thinking Ahead: Position and Pattern Play.</p> <p>Chapter 13: Shot-making: Tackling the Most Frequent Situations.</p> <p>Chapter 14: Eying Combinations: Making Shots with Multiple Balls.</p> <p>Chapter 15: Billiards and Caroms: Finding New Ways to Pocket Balls.</p> <p>Chapter 16: Banks and Kicks: Making the Most of the Rails.</p> <p>Chapter 17: Thinking Defensively: Playing Safe.</p> <p><b>Part IV: The Games You’ll Play.</b></p> <p>Chapter 18: The Magic of 8-Ball.</p> <p>Chapter 19: 9-Ball: The Hustler’s Game.</p> <p>Chapter 20: Pool’s Many Other Games.</p> <p><b>Part V: Gearing Up.</b></p> <p>Chapter 21: Equipment Check: Looking for Quality Tools.</p> <p>Chapter 22: Pool Is Mental: Winning the Head Games.</p> <p>Chapter 23: Drilling It Home: Practice Techniques.</p> <p><b>Part VI: The Part of Tens.</b></p> <p>Chapter 24: Mastering Ten Trick Shots.</p> <p>Chapter 25: Overcoming Ten or So Common Problems.</p> <p><b>Index.</b></p>

<p>Nicholas Leider is Managing Editor of Billiards Digest magazine, for which he continues to write extensively on billiards play and game strategy.</p>

<p>Practical, step-by-step tips for players of all levels</p> <p>From 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 your very own poolroom.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Gearing up — find, buy, and maintain the cue that's best for you and accessorize your game with chalk, racks, lights, and triangles</p> </li> <li> <p>Get schooled on the fundamentals of pool — find out how to build a solid stance; get a feel for aiming; and create a dependable, consistent stroke</p> </li> <li> <p>Control the cue ball — discover how to control the movement of the cue ball to make stop shots and incorporate topspin, backspin, and sidespin</p> </li> <li> <p>Take your best shot — follow instructions on tackling common shots, eyeing combinations, and playing offensively and defensively</p> </li> <li> <p>Oh, the games you'll play — get the rules and strategies for playing 8-ball, 9-ball, multiplayer games, and professionals' games</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>The differences between pool and billiards</p> </li> <li> <p>Game-winning strategies no matter what version of the game is played</p> </li> <li> <p>Helpful diagrams and photos</p> </li> <li> <p>Drills for all skills</p> </li> <li> <p>Games to measure your progress</p> </li> <li> <p>The etiquette of pool</p> </li> <li> <p>Coverage of the Ghost Ball System</p> </li> <li> <p>The secrets of creating a powerful break shot</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on finding the right cue for you</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Play by the rules and develop game-winning strategies for the most popular games</p> </li> <li> <p>Hold the stick correctly and hit the cue ball properly</p> </li> <li> <p>Play like a champion regardless of your experience</p> </li> <li> <p>Perform trick shots to amaze your friends</p> </li> </ul>

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