Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Billiards Fun: What it's all About
Chapter 2: Learning To Play: Levels of Skill
Chapter 3: Getting Started: Preparing to Play
Chapter 4: Know Your Table: Getting Familiar
Chapter 5: The Object Balls: The Rules they Roll by
Chapter 6: Aim and Contact: Geometry and Visualization
Chapter 7: All About English: The Art of the Sidespin
Chapter 8: Position Play: Controlling the Cue Ball
Chapter 9: Know Your Shots: Ways to Strike the Balls
Chapter 10: Getting Fancy: Shots for Sticky Situations
Chapter 11: Trick Shots: Time to Show Off
Chapter 12: Basic Pool: Rules to Live By
Chapter 13: Straight Pool: The Basics of 14.1
Chapter 14: Eight Ball: How to Play
Chapter 15: Nine Ball: The Professional Game
Chapter 16: Snooker: What you Need to Know
Chapter 17: Carom Billiards: Pocketless Pool
Chapter 18: Other Games: Variations of Billiards
Chapter 19: Perfecting Your Craft: Learning from the Pros
Chapter 20: Playing at Home: A Game for Family and Friends
Chapter 21: Accessories: What You Need for Your Home Table
Chapter 22: Importance of Cues: Quality, Types, Grip
Chapter 23: Pool Halls: What you Need to Know
Appendix: Virtual Billiards: Online and Computer Games