99 critical shots in pool (self.billiards). Submitted 1 year ago. I bet you could find a downloadable PDF somewhere. A book like this doesn't. In this book, former World Champion Ray 'Cool Cat' Martin teaches you the 99 most critical shots in the game of pool.
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World Champion Pool Player Ray 'Cool Cat' Martin shares his secrets for playing winner's pool in this classic book, which includes an introduction by the author. Written with co-author Rosser Reeves, The 99 Critical Shots in Pool remains one of the most authoritative guides to the game ever written. Over 200 illustrations show the proper form, technique, and approach to sh...more
Published October 5th 1993 by Random House Puzzles & Games (first published June 1st 1982)
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Great on fundamentals of the game, and it touches on very basic information about the game that beginners may not know. It's important to have a good stance and grip when shooting. You balance in correlation to your aim are ultimately the deciding factors on whether or not you pocket a ball, and the book touches on such topics. The diagrams are also in order of how you may encounter your shots and whether you need to cut, stop, or draw. A must-read for poolhall junkies.
Feb 26, 2019Guy rated it it was ok
Lots of good information but very very non-demonstrative. Not really giving you pointers except to practice, which is a given.
A great book on pool; a lot of information on the various scenarios you will encounter and shots needed to keep your run going. The shot he sees amongst the seemingly random ball layouts are amazing. He even tests your shot visualisation at the end of the book. It does have a strong bias for straight pool. Well worth the read (or skim).
A great, no non-sense guide. Start with shot number one, and really work your way through this book, and you will notice the improvement in your game. From your stance, posture, and grip, to jump shots, kisses, and nudges, this book covers it all.
There is a reason this book is still so popular three decades later, because it is the best. The only book on pool you need.
There is a reason this book is still so popular three decades later, because it is the best. The only book on pool you need.
Jan 10, 2013Tara Schaafsma rated it it was amazing
I got a lot of good information from this book. The shots are lined up and explained well. The only complaint I have is that the object ball is supposed to be black, and the other balls grey, but they appeared so close in color in the book I had to look very closely to see which was which if it wasn't obvious.
Good Book. :)
Mar 03, 2015Mollie the Cat rated it really liked it
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I'm always impressed by people who are bad pool players, because it means they didn't waste their youth in smokey pool halls like I did....
Bought this so I could more often beat my soon-to-be-husband in pool so many years ago. Brings back good memories of pre-kids late nights. Ahhhhhhhhh ...
Mar 07, 2014Dennis C Dubnansky rated it really liked it · review of another edition
hands down the best and easiest to follow instructional pool book Ive ever used/read.
I've been reading this book on and off for years... it's got great information for anyone from beginners to advanced pool players.
It's just 99 shots, but there's hundreds of applications of the shots to the game.
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Feb 19, 2010Dirk rated it liked it
Certainly not everything you need to know but a good reference for developing skills.
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