Byrne's New Standard Book of Pool and Billiards
by Robert Byrne
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Author: Robert ByrneEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1998-07-15
ISBN: 0156005549
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Mariner Books
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Summary: 4 Stars
If you are starting out in pool or billiards, this is probably the best instructional book for beginners out there. Byrnes' clarity in this area is unparalleled. Once you have acquired some basic knowledge of pool and billiards, the only way to get better is by playing, observing, and practicing. If you are a pool player, I believe the best way to improve your cue ball control is by playing the carom game. Play the carom game (you should probably start out with straight rail) for a few months and you'll see the difference. As for the billiard players, don't get too caught up in all the fancy shots in Byrnes' book since some of them are extremely low-percentage shots in a game situation. The key to high runs in three-cushion is positioning. I believe the best way to learn to play position is by watching top players and studying tapes of top players. Remember what you see and practice it over and over. You also might want to learn a few systems for double checking and for getting the cue ball in the neighborhood when you can't visualize a shot.
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