Whether you shoot pool on weekends with friends or play for higher stakes in your local league or in college tournaments, Knack Pool & Billiards is the ultimate guide to improving your game. In a uniquely picture-driven, quick-reference, step-by-step approach, Bruce Barthelette covers all aspects of the sport¿from choosing equipment and keeping score to dissecting a variety of games such as Three-cushion Billiards, Straight Pool, and One Pocket. He also offers helpful tips on holding the cue and getting the proper angles. 350 full-color photosAiming * Cue Ball Control Banking & KickingPositioning * Offense & DefenseThe Games of 8-Ball & 9-BallPractice Drills * Trick Shots