Byrne's Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards |
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Author:
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ISBN: | 978-1-62636-608-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
Publisher: | Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Fully illustrated with hundreds of drawings depicting nearly three hundred and fifty mind-boggling trick shots,
Byrne’s Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards will teach you everything from the basic "butterfly formation” to the most difficult and impressive shots. Robert Byrne has scoured classic sources from the past two hundred years as well as his own personal experience and contacts to bring you the most comprehensive book on the subject. Historical...
More DescriptionFully illustrated with hundreds of drawings depicting nearly three hundred and fifty mind-boggling trick shots, Byrne’s Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards will teach you everything from the basic "butterfly formation” to the most difficult and impressive shots. Robert Byrne has scoured classic sources from the past two hundred years as well as his own personal experience and contacts to bring you the most comprehensive book on the subject. Historical anecdotes and context about the origin of each shot accompany the explanations, making for fascinating reading for anyone--from the most inexperienced amateur to the most seasoned expert.
Whatever your skills and strengths, pool and billiards master Byrne will teach you the best in trick shots. In hardcover for the first time in nearly thirty years, topics include:
Classic shots and variations
The wisdom of the ancients, inner secrets, and Byrne’s personal favorites
Novelty shots and easy-to-do tricks
Stymies, puzzles, and clusters
Tube and jump shots
Stroke, time, and kiss shots
Draw, follow, and mass#65533; shots
Showstoppers and more!
Byrne’s Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards is the definitive guide to the best trick shots that the world’s masters have to offer.
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