ISBN-13: 9781446503003 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 144 str.
ISBN-13: 9781446503003 / Angielski / Miękka / 2000 / 144 str.
This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of billiards, with information on a variety of subjects ranging from holding the cue to topping the ball. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to both novice and experienced player alike. Contents include: The Meaning of Good Billiards, Some Useful Hints for a Start, The Right Temperament, Billiards Don'ts, Mode of Scoring, Preliminary Hints: The Stance: Cueing: The Bridge, Preliminary Practice: Holding the Cue, and Freedom, Striking the Ball: The Half-Ball Shot, General Strokes for a Beginner, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on snooker, pool, and billiards."
This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of billiards, with information on a variety of subjects ranging from holding the cue to “topping” the ball. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to both novice and experienced player alike. Contents include: “The Meaning of Good Billiards”, “Some Useful Hints for a Start”, “The Right Temperament”, “Billiards Donts”, “Mode of Scoring”, Preliminary Hints: The Stance: Cueing: The Bridge”, “Preliminary Practice: Holding the Cue, and Freedom”, “Striking the Ball: The Half-Ball Shot”, “General Strokes for a Beginner”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on snooker, pool, and billiards.