Amy Wall is an avid pool player and freelance writer. She also works as a producer for CBS News in New York City. Ms. Wall lives in Hoboken, NJ. Francine Crimi was the first female certified billiards Master Instructor in the world. She is the owner of the American Billiard School in New York City and is the former president of the Women's Professional Billiard Association. Ms. Crimi has appeared on nationally recognized programs, including Good Morning America and Good Day New York. Ms. Crimi, who has played pool professionally for fifteen years, continues to compete on the Women's Pro Billiards Tour. She lives in New York City.Guaranteed to make a pool shark out of any player! If you want to learn the game of pool and show off your talents to friends, The EverythingR Pool and Billiards Book provides you with the perfect introduction. Coauthored by Francine Crimi, owner of the American Billiard School as well as the first female certified billiards Master Instructor in the world, The EverythingR Pool and Billiards Book is an authoritative guide that appeals to players of all ages-no matter what your skill level! The EverythingR Pool and Billiards Book provides you with complete, step-by-step instruction on holding the cue stick, setting up a shot, rules, and winning strategies of the game. From breaking to calling the final pocket for the eight ball, The EverythingR Pool and Billiards Book is an easy-to-follow reference for both beginners and players who want to sharpen their skills and pick up a few advanced techniques and tricks. This practical guide shows you how to: * Position the ball * Develop a sophisticated technique * Sink difficult shots * Play the table * Practice pool etiquette Packed with clear diagrams for simple instruction, The EverythingR Pool and Billiards Book will have you breaking-and winning-in no time!- Breaking- Positioning- Developing technique- Sinking difficult shots- Playing the table- Pool etiquette and sportsmanship
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