Basic Pool: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide (Revised and Updated)

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Learn tips and tactics from the very best
In the game of pool, few names hold more weight than Arthur "Babe" Cranfield. Ranked among the best billiard players in world history, Cranfield is indisputably one of the greats of the game. In this newly revised and updated edition ofBasic Pool, you can learn proven tips and tactics to help you improve your game. From basics like choosing a table and selecting a cue to advanced techniques like manipulating the ball using English, draw, and follow,Basic Poolhas all you need to elevate your play and increase the enjoyment you take from it. Other topics include:
The mechanics of pool
Cue ball control
Standard rules of the most popular variations
Effective practice techniques
And many more!
Whether you are a pool novice or have been playing for years,Basic Poolis sure to provide you with the knowledge that you need to take your pool skills to the next level.

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Arthur Babe Cranfield was inducted into the Billiard Congress of Americas Hall of Fame in 1997 and was the only player in the history of the sport to win the National Junior, National Amateur, and World Professional pocket billiard titles. He lived in Syracuse, New York, prior to his passing in 2004.

Laurence S. Moy is a partner in a law firm, a former college pool champion, and an accomplished pool player. He lives in New York City.