This 120 page book provides the essential ingredients of what makes a great billiards player. The chapters are concise and digestible and not filled with unnecessary fluff. The idea behind the book was to give you an easy-to-understand roadmap to success, in the form of short essays describing key elements of the game. One glaring omission from many books on billiards is a lack of information on the mental side of the game, including visualization, and how to practically incorporate proven techniques of visualization and mind management into our game. The book is more than an instructional ...

In most sports the pinnacle is Wheaties-box notoriety. But in the world of pool, notoriety is the last thing a hustler desires. Such is the dilemma that faces one Danny Basavich, an affable, generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who flounders through high school until he discovers the one thing he excels at - the felt - and hits the road.

Many pool players begin playing when they see their friends playing pool and decide to give it a shot. They get a couple quick lessons about how to aim and hold the cue stick. They also get an overview of the rules. If they're lucky, they'll continue to get some advice while practicing with their friends. That's it. Rarely does a player seek out books or information to help their game. Rarely does a player try and find a professional to get a couple lessons in. And worst of all, a player gets almost zero instruction on the mental side of the game. That's where this book comes in. This book ...

This phenomenally successful guide has become a touchstone for hundreds of thousands of people. Not just for tennis players, or even just for athletes in general, this handbook works for anybody who wants to improve their performance in any activity, from playing music to getting ahead at work.

A rollicking adventure that is sure to entertain anyone that loves the game of pool. This audiobook is full of stories about pool hustlers, tournaments, and pool leagues that pool players everywhere can relate to. There is excitement and humor and some unexpected twists. Some of the tales are completely true, while others may be exaggerated or fabricated to make it more interesting. You might even recognize some of the characters in the stories, but many have had their names changed to protect the “innocent".