Introduction

This book is a classic manual of billiards and snooker, with information on a variety of topics ranging from holding the cue to mastering complicated techniques. With simple, step-by-step instructions and many helpful diagrams, this volume will be of considerable use to amateurs, and would make for a fantastic addition to any collection.

Contents

Preliminary Hints

Striking a Ball

Hazard-Striking

Cannons

Using Side and Screw

And “Snooker Pool”

Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on billiards, snooker, and pool.