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Best books to learn Billiards & pool, in order
Pool is a game of fundamentals and geometry, so the reading begins with stance, stroke, and aiming, the mechanics that make a shot repeatable. Then it moves to cue-ball control, English and speed, the real dividing line between casual and skilled play, and finally to position play and strategy. Learn to pocket balls reliably first, then learn to control where the cue ball goes, and you start running the table.
Reading paths for billiards & pool
Billiards and pool: the best books to run the table with confidence
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning billiards & pool?
- Pool is a game of fundamentals and geometry, so the reading begins with stance, stroke, and aiming, the mechanics that make a shot repeatable. Then it moves to cue-ball control, English and speed, the real dividing line between casual and skilled play, and finally to position play and strategy. Learn to pocket balls reliably first, then learn to control where the cue ball goes, and you start running the table.
- What's a good book to start billiards & pool with?
- A strong starting point is Byrne's new standard book of pool and billiards by Byrne, Robert. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after billiards & pool?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Board games & strategy games, Go (the ancient game), Rubik's cube & speedcubing.