Willie Mosconi's Winning Pocket Billiards for Beginners and Advanced Players, with a Section on Trick ShotsFew players have left a more indelible mark upon a sport than the late Willie Mosconi. For nearly half a century, Mosconi dominated the game of pocket billiards, winning the coveted World Title fifteen times from 1940 to 1957 and pocketing a string of records along the way. His unparalled skill with the cue humbled opponents and astounded audiences worldwide. In this timeless classic, Mosconi shares his expert advice on every facet of the game, from the essential fundamentals to more complex trick shots. Detailed diagrams and step-by-step illustrations guide beginners and advanced players alike through such basics as the selection of the cue; the proper grip, stance, and bridge; the stroke and follow-through; cueing the ball; and hitting the object ball. Players of any level can improve their game by following Mosconi's invaluable instruction on the finer points of combination and kiss shots, the proper application of English, and the speed of stroke. A section of practice drills encourages players to develop their skills toward mastery. Mosconi was also renowned for making seemingly impossible shots with confidence and ease. Through diagrammed explanations, he reveals the secrets behind such shots as the "Machine Gun, " the "Football Shot, " the "Handkerchief Shot, " "Jump the Rack, " the "Railroad Shot, " and more. With a bit of practice and patience, any player can play like the indomitable Willie Mosconi. Includes a glossary of terms and official rules |
Contents
TOOLS OF THE TRADE | 23 |
TAKE YOUR CUE | 29 |
CONSTRUCTION AHEAD | 39 |
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14.1 Continuous Andrew Ponzi ball pocketed balls are racked Bank shots basic bridge break ball break shot bridge hand bring the cue called ball carom shot center-ball stroke chalk champion championship cluster corner ball cue stick cue tip cue-ball position cue-tip width draw action draw shot drive the cue elevate the cue English left English right Erwin Rudolph fingers follow shot follow-through foot rail foot spot force forefinger George Kelly grip the cue head rail head spot head string illustrated impact inches intervening balls Jimmy Caras keep the cue key ball long shots match mechanical bridge move the cue opponent penalty photograph play a safety pocket billiards pool hall practice Ralph Greenleaf right corner pocket Safety Play score scratch send the cue shoot shotmaking stance stop shot Strike the cue stroking the ball thumb Trick Shots V-Bridge want the cue Willie Mosconi Willie's