The Science of Pocket Billiards

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback
• Published by: Sportology Publications
• Edition: 2nd Edition July 1995
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0962289027
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0962289026
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 1.6 pounds

Product Review
" purchasers will get a large tome full of information that has never been written about at such length." "Nothing like it is available in any language." -- BILLIARDS DIGEST MAGAZINE, December 1989

"About one year ago I read a classified ad touting a new book on pool, "The Science of Pocket billiards" by Jack Koehler. I ordered the book and received an autographed copy within a week. A year later I still could not put it down after re-reading portions numerous times. I finally had a book that held nothing back, exposed some of the myths on pool and used a scientific approach to getting at the facts." -- BILLIARDS TABLE TALK, January 1992

"From intermediate to advanced professional, Koehler provides information that is invaluable." "The reader comes away with the impression that this is solid factual information, not just another opinion from someone who plays well but can not teach." "If you want the most out of the game, based on factual information, Jack Koehler has written a text that is required reading." -- CUE & NEWS, September 1992

"I have no hesitation in asserting that his (Koehler's) contribution to billiards, backed up as it is with empirical data, is monumental. If we don't take him seriously, there's a real risk his valuable discoveries will be forgotten for another century." -- BILLIARDS DIGEST MAGAZINE, February 1992

"Subjectively and, I hope, objectively, I think "the Science of Pocket Billiards" by Jack Koehler is the best". -- POOL & BILLIARD MAGAZINE, August 1994

"The Science of Pocket Billiards covers an incredible amount of ground. Not only do you get the fundamentals, you also get advanced insights and nuances." "Particularly impressive is the way The Science of Pocket Billiards seems to cover all the details." -- POOL & BILLIARD MAGAZINE, December 1989

"Well, hold on to your hats! "The Science of Pocket Billiards" is now on sale. I've been reviewing this book for a while and have come to the conclusion that it is definitely THE BOOK to buy." "This is the best book I have ever read on the subject of pool as it explains things in a way I can believe in." -- ON THE SNAP MAGAZINE, November 1989 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
The Science of Pocket Billiards covers the entire spectrum from basics to the most advanced concepts of pool. There are 262 pages (81/2 X 11) crammed with information along with 33 photographs and 277 illustrations to help clarify the material presented. The occasional player can skim through the book and learn enough for a lifetime of casual play while a serious student of pool can study this book for months or even years and continue to gain valuable knowledge. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Reader Reviews
I have a large portion of the books availabile on the subject. This is the best single text, and it is my favorite of the lot. It discusses nearly every facit of the game in no nonesense terms. You will learn in "matter of fact" terms why you miss shots, which shots have the largest margin of error, how to allow for error, and much more. Everything from basic technique to banking and kicking systems is discussed. This book can be easily understood by the layman. Pool players can be a superstitious bunch. It's hard to get a good player to explain exactly what has to happen in order to make a shot. If you want to take the "voo-doo" out of pool and shot making, then this book is for you. I highly recommend it to all pool players.