Description

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This book is a comprehensive guide to playing billiards, with information on every aspect from holding the cue to mastering tricky techniques. "Billiards - How To Play And Win" was written by a professional player, and is highly recommended for those wishing to master the game. Contents include: "The Strokes of the Play", "The Meaning of Good Billiards", "Striking the Plain Centre Ball", "Trail Strokes", "The Forcing Shot and Cross Loser', "Screw Strokes", "Side Spins", "Topping the Ball", "The Secret of Making Breaks", "Top-of-the-Table Game", "Close Cannons", etc. Melbourne Inman (1878-1951) was the English Billiards World Champion in 1908, 1909, 1912, 1913, 1914 and 1919. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on billiards, snooker, and pool.