Subtitled "Everything You Need to Know to Learn and Master the Game", this is one of the best-selling billiards books of all-time. First written by Ray "Cool Cat" Martin and Rosser Reeves in the seventies, the information contained in this book certainly applies today. Maybe you already know the follow shot, the draw shot, and the cut shot, but could you perform a rail kiss shot if the match depended on it? Get this book, and add these shots to your arsenal. In this game, knowledge is power. Over 200 illustrations on over 200 pages show the proper form, technique, and approach to these shots. Most students of the game will tell you that they have learned some of their techniques from this book.

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This is the most recent book by Phil Capelle, pool's most prolific instructional author. "Play Your Best Eight Ball" focuses on two primary goals: teach the reader how to think like an eight ball player and how to win consistently. The book's eighteen chapters are divided into four parts to help you identify areas of interest. Part One-Getting Started, offers a course on the basics that includes tips on learning eight ball, different table sizes, and the rules. Part Two-Offense, is a 210 page course on all aspects of offense. Part Three-Strategy and Defense, is a 164 page course on strategic eight ball that emphasizes how to compete against players of all levels. Part Four-Improving Your Game, shows you how to practice.