Billiard Books

A Mind For Pool - Phil Capelle

From the author of Play Your Best Pool, Phil Capelle has broken down the game of pool into this extremely useful reference guide. “A Mind for Pool: How to Master the Mental Game” covers the non-physical elements of the game. The book covers such topics as the psychology of competitive playing and overcoming nerves, learning to focus and handling bad breaks. But the book goes even further to discuss how to handicap a game, negotiate a game and how to evaluate spots. This handy book also includes: 120 lessons on the mental side of pool 80 checklists to evaluate your game 295 of Capelle's Law for Pool Over 500 great quotes applied to pool

Kids Learn to Play Pool

If your kids are interested in learning the game of pool, this new book by touring pro and ESPN commentator Dawn Hopkins is a must have. Featuring 72 pages of easy to follow text and pictures, your kids will learn the basics of pool starting with stance and grip and taking them through how to bank, break, etiquette, rules and even trick shots. This book is autographed by Dawn Hopkins, making this both an excellent teaching tool and a great collectable.

The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards

The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards is a comprehensive, authoritative and hands-on guide to pool and billiards.Written by Dr. Dave Alciatore, this 270+ page book features over 250 illustrations and photographs to visually explain all the principles of pool. Perfect for novices and experts alike, The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards is a great resource for any pool player.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Pool and Billiards

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pool and Billiards will help you master the table in no time. With this book, you'll learn the origins of pool, advice on purchasing a pool table, balls, pool cues and other equipment, trick shots and much more. Co-written by WPBA legend Ewa Mataya Laurance and Thomas Shaw, managing editor of Pool and Billiards Magazine, you'll be playin' and hustlin' in no time.

How To Tip A Pool Cue - Terry Macioge

If you've ever wondered how to tip a pool cue, this is the perfect book for you. Much more than just a simple reference book, this 114 page book is truly the laymen's guide to tipping pool cues.Featuring hundreds of pictures and detailed steps for choosing and replacing your pool cue, this book is an absolute must have for any serious pool player. Contents include:The Tools You'll NeedThe FerruleThe TipHow to Tip A Pool CueWith the help of this book, you'll be able to identify the tools you'll need and replace your tip with confidence.

The Everything Pool and Billiards Book

If you want to learn the game of pool and show off your talents to friends, The Everything Pool and Billiards Book provides you with the perfect introduction. Co-authored by certified billiards Master Instructor Francine Crimi, this book is an authoritative guide that appeals to players of all ages and skill levels. You'll find complete step by step instruction on everything from holding a cue stick and setting up your shot to advanced winning strategies. Great for beginners, this book is an easy-to-follow reference to have you breaking and winning in no time.

Capelle's Practicing Pool

Take your game to the next level and beyond with Capelle's Practicing Pool. From the author of the bestselling classic Play Your Best Pool comes Phil Capelle's latest book. Featuring a special Fast Start section for new players, this new book covers shotmaking, aiming, position and pattern play, safety play, kicking, break shots and much more. Over 290 pages packed with diagrams and illustrations.

The Best Damn Pool Instruction Book, Period!

The Best Damn Pool Instruction Book, Period! is an instructional book on how to play pocket billiards. It covers every aspect of the game beginning with how to develop a better stroke to the more advanced techniques of how to masse or jump the cue ball.The books uses a very simple and concise teaching format to expand the knowledge and ability for the average recreational pool player.In this book, certified BCA Instructor Ronald Schneider discusses and illustrates the details of how the game of billiards is played.This 227 page book features 14 chapters and hundreds of illustrations.

Answers Pool Players Prayers

In “Answers to a Pool Player’s Prayers,” author Richard Kranicki provides great tidbits on body and eye alignment, aiming and visual tricks. This is a 128-page instructional book that contains the physics information behind great shots.

The 99 Critical Shots in Pool Book

Not one player in one hundred can sink five, six or seven balls without a miss - and yet it is easily withing the power of all players. They simply do not know how to cut balls, throw balls, use English and get frozen balls off a cushion. In this book, former World Champion Ray Cool Cat Martin teaches you the 99 most critical shots in the game of pool. Featuring over 200 illustrations, a glossary of pool terms and tips on buying and maintaining your pool equipment, this book is a must have for any pool player.

Byrne's Complete Book of Pool Shots

Bestselling author, Hall of Famer and master teacher Robert Byrne presents his most impressive effort yet: an exhaustive compendium of more than 350 pool shots that will take its place among the game's classic instructional books. Taking you from pool kindergarten through graduate school, this book includes diagrammed shots that are not widely known and in some cases are the secret of a lifetime. Players of every skill level will find their games enhanced with this book.