Byrne's Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards
Robert Byrne
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Summary
Fully illustrated with hundreds of drawings depicting nearly three hundred and fifty mind-boggling trick shots, Byrne’s Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards will teach you everything from the basic butterfly formation” to the most difficult and impressive shots. Robert Byrne has scoured classic sources from the past two hundred years as well as his own personal experience and contacts to bring you the most comprehensive book on the subject. Historical anecdotes and context about the origin of each shot accompany the explanations, making for fascinating reading for anyonefrom the most inexperienced amateur to the most seasoned expert.Whatever your skills and strengths, pool and billiards master Byrne will teach you the best in trick shots. In hardcover for the first time in nearly thirty years, topics include:Classic shots and variationsThe wisdom of the ancients, inner secrets, and Byrne’s personal favoritesNovelty shots and easy-to-do tricksStymies, puzzles, and clustersTube and jump shotsStroke, time, and kiss shotsDraw, follow, and massé shotsShowstoppers and more!Byrne’s Treasury of Trick Shots in Pool and Billiards is the definitive guide to the best trick shots that the world’s masters have to offer.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sportsbooks about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.