Fast Pool (New Edition)

Author: Zhang Baorong (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: After the original book "Fast Pool" was published, it was well-received by a broad readership and underwent a second printing within a year. Now, three years after its initial publication, the author has comprehensively revised the book, adding substantial new content and dozens of illustrations to further enrich the material and meet the needs of readers. The main new contents are as follows:
1. Multiple factors to consider when selecting a cue and various measures to prevent cue deformation.
2. How to ensure accurate aiming and self-checking methods.
3. Quick mastery of follow shots and the variations in throw effects.
4. Cueing techniques, including scratching, jumping, and curve shots.
5. Specific trajectories for the cue ball's movement at a 45° angle.
6. Solving obstacle balls using algorithms such as the symmetric point on the rail, the midpoint of the rail, the far point, and trapezoidal methods.
7. Latest developments in the pool billiards world and competition rules.
This book is the result of extensive research on classic pool billiards texts from the UK, the U.S., and Japan, as well as published domestic pool books. It references the latest international and domestic competitions and incorporates the author's own inventions, innovations, and practical experience, meticulously compiled over more than three years. It provides specialized introductions to the techniques of snooker and American pool, which are currently popular worldwide. It serves as both an entry-level guide for beginners and a reference for those seeking to quickly become skilled in pool. The content is fresh, advanced, and detailed, adding techniques not covered in previously published books. It is organized by the difficulty level of techniques and the progression of a player's development, allowing readers to progress systematically or select relevant chapters directly. The book includes over 200 illustrations, making it easy to understand. The brief history of pool is presented chronologically with clear concepts for easy reference. It offers a comprehensive introduction to pool equipment, with a focus on what professional players use. The rules are based on British and American works, as well as authoritative international and domestic competition rules, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
Combining numerous illustrations, the book systematically covers the history and equipment of pool, cue selection, cueing methods and techniques, as well as the latest developments in the pool billiards world and competition rules.