Pool Player's Edge Author:Gerry Kanov, Shari Stauch Make pools most difficult shots with ease. Control the table, out-think your opponent several shots ahead, and finish the game with a "top-shelf" shot. To play competitive matches, 8-Ball, or 9-Ball, you need to have the shots, read the table, and know the strategies to be successful. First, Pool Players Edge will show you how to ex... more »ecute · stop, stun, and drag shots;
· frozen ball shots;
· banks and kicks;
· combinations and caroms; and
· jump shots and curve balls. Second, youll learn how to incorporate these skills and shots into your overall table strategy (mapping the table), which gives you a superior plan of attack in every game you play. Remember, when you can consistently set yourself up for the next shot, thinking ahead several shots becomes much easierand more important. Third, youll learn winning tactics for 8-Ball and 9-Ball. The books three-dimensional diagrams showing ball position, cue placement, and shot execution will help you grasp the intricacies of the two games. Youll make smarter decisions, be more confident, and perform your best consistently in competition.« less