Willie
Mosconi's Winning Pocket BilliardsANNOTATION
Focusing on the execution
of the necessary shots that both beginners and advanced players need to win games,
this guide also shares the secrets behind seemingly impossible trick shots. By
following the instructions illustrated in more than 100 photos and diagrams, players
of any level can learn the skills needed to be serious contenders. From
the Publisher Few players have left a more indelible mark upon a sport
than the late Willie Mosconi. For nearly half a century, Mosconi dominated the
game of pocket billiards, winning the coveted World Title fifteen times from 1940
to 1957 and pocketing a string of records along the way. His unparalled skill
with the cue humbled opponents and astounded audiences worldwide. In this
timeless classic, Mosconi shares his expert advice on every facet of the game,
from the essential fundamentals to more complex trick shots. Detailed diagrams
and step-by-step illustrations guide beginners and advanced players alike through
such basics as the selection of the cue; the proper grip, stance, and bridge;
the stroke and follow-through; cueing the ball; and hitting the object ball. Players
of any level can improve their game by following Mosconi's invaluable instruction
on the finer points of combination and kiss shots, the proper application of English,
and the speed of stroke. A section of practice drills encourages players to develop
their skills toward mastery. Mosconi was also renowned for making seemingly
impossible shots with confidence and ease. Through diagrammed explanations, he
reveals the secrets behind such shots as the "Machine Gun," the "Football Shot,"
the "Handkerchief Shot," "Jump the Rack," the "Railroad Shot," and more. With
a bit of practice and patience, any player can play like the indomitable Willie
Mosconi. Includes a glossary of terms and official rules | 
