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While this book is aimed mainly at players who can already handle a cue fairly well, there is always the possibility that it will fall into the hands of a beginner. Read the first page
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for a friend who really wanted to learn how to turn her mediocre game into a game superior to evryone else she knew. It seems now that this was a particularly stupid idea of mine as now she regularly takes money off us all as we foolishly challenge her to game after game.
This book threfore is an investment as the money spent can easily be recovered in a matter of a couple of weeks of playing as you cold heartedly win money of your hapless friends who won't know what hit them.
Also if gambling isn't your cup of tea, buy this anyway as the satisfaction you get as people fall onto their knees in disbelief as you beat them for the fourth time in a row is priceless.
This book threfore is an investment as the money spent can easily be recovered in a matter of a couple of weeks of playing as you cold heartedly win money of your hapless friends who won't know what hit them.
Also if gambling isn't your cup of tea, buy this anyway as the satisfaction you get as people fall onto their knees in disbelief as you beat them for the fourth time in a row is priceless.
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
It's an arms race. You need this weapon to keep up.
30 Jan 2004
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Byrne's pool books & videos have set (and raised) the industry standards for many years now. As a professional pool instructor, I read everything I can, and have strong opinions about what's actually worthwhile, correct, and genuinely helpful. Byrne's new book has moved to the TOP of my list of books I recommend to my students, from a playing perspective (this is not a science book). I don't care who you are, you don't know all the stuff in this book. And if you're at a level where you know a good percentage of what's in this book, you're also at a level where learning even one useful new thing is worth the price of the book. If you've been playing for a while, this book will open your eyes to a lot of new possibilities and understanding. If you're in your first year or two, you might do better by first focusing on fundamentals of form (find a good instructor) and getting a grasp of how balls behave and why (look for Byrne's videos - Volumes 1 & 2). You don't know what you don't know. Now, with this book, those who have read it will know many things you don't.
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Great billiard book for all skill levels
20 Oct 2003
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A former city of Cincinnati, College and military Amateur Champion, I've spent a good part of my life walking around a pool table. And I've played all the important games from One-Pocket and Bank Pool to Nine Ball and Straight Pool. More recently, and in semi-retirement, I decided try and take my game to a new level. That meant learning a few new tricks. There's no other author on the game of pocket billiards who knows more tricks than Robert Byrne. If you think you have a good handle on the sport, think again. You are guaranteed to advance your game if you follow the tips in Byrne's book. Now I know why he's in the Billiard Congress Hall of Fame. Now I've got to go practice what I've learned...
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Wow thats a lot of shots
21 Jan 2006
Format:Paperback
I've been a fan of Byrne for a few years now, but I never really appreciated the scope of his knowledge until reading this book. I think that it would literally take at least a decade to master everything in this book. Many of the shots are completely impractical except as trick shots, but they're still fun to try and the skills acquired can't hurt your game. I found his safeties and rail-first shots to be the most useful to me so far.
This book definitely intended for more experienced players (playing for about 1 year or more). If you are new, buy Byrne's Standard Book of Pool and Billiards first and work on the drills found in there.
This book definitely intended for more experienced players (playing for about 1 year or more). If you are new, buy Byrne's Standard Book of Pool and Billiards first and work on the drills found in there.
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