The Pool Bible

by Nick Metcalfe

Published 1 March 2010
Pool is one of the world's most popular sports and one of the most exciting. Rack em up with The Pool Bible and get a complete understanding of the game including the history, legends of the game, cue choice and care, shots and angles, The Pool Bible is an essential resource for beginners and players seeking to improve their knowledge of the game and their understanding of technique. It includes complete coverage of both eight-ball and nine-ball pool; advice on planning the angle of a shot; tactical training to help you take control of every game; and a comprehensive collection of trick shots. The rules of the game are clearly explained and the text is accompanied throughout by full-colour diagrams, which make it easy to practise each shot. Also included are tips on how to transfer your pool skills to other cue sports like snooker and billiards. About the author Nick Metcalfe is an experienced British journalist who has written for a number of publications, including the Daily Mail, the Daily Express, the Financial Times and Teletext, and commentated on sport for BBC Radio.
He has also written regularly about snooker over the years and covered major events, including the Masters at Wembley.