Precision Pool, 2nd Edition
by Gerry Kanov, Shari Stauch
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Author: Gerry Kanov, Shari StauchEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-20
ISBN: 0736073876
Number of pages: 264
Publisher: Human Kinetics
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- ISBN13: 9780736073875
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Precision Pool, 2nd Edition
Book Review: Excellent for absolute beginners wanting to become good at pool
Summary: 4 Stars
The last time I played pool is probably decades ago, and I wasn't good then. Now my 29-year-old son has moved back in with his pool table, and he and his friends want me to play. I was tired of being unable to even shoot a cue ball into a pocket, so I borrowed this book at the library. The difference was visible every-time I read more and played again. It was so helpful I returned the book and bought it at Amazon, so it can continue helping me long-term. It even helps my son, who plays well enough not to be embarrassed at a bar or pool room.
For me I found pocketing balls where you have to hit the target ball off-center was very difficult. Now I can get all but the most extreme cases. Soon I'll learn how to do combinations, which I've never done once successfully.
My only complaint is it doesn't give you practice set-ups so you can easily try and retry whatever is a problem. For example, I put a ball at every intersection of the white markers (plus right in front of the side pockets). Then I go up and down the table, always placing the cue ball where it isn't a straight-on shot. Doing this over and over, seeing with how few shots I can sink 14 balls, has made me far better at everyday situations.
I heartily recommend this book!
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