Practical, step-by-step tips for players of all levelsFrom Snooker to Carom to good-old-fashioned 8- or 9-Ball,Pool & Billiards For Dummies reveals the tips, tricks,and rules of play, covering the variety of the ever-popular gamesthat make up pool and billiards. This hands-on guide discusseseverything from the rules and strategies of the games to how to setup a pool room to choosing the right equipment, and is accompaniedby dozens of photos and line drawings. * See how hard to hit the cue ball and where to hit it, the angleto hold the cue stick and how much chalk to use, how to use abridge, and how to put spin on the ball * Includes advanced pool techniques and trick shots for theseasoned pool sharpWith Pool & Billiards For Dummies, even a novice canplay like a champion!