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"Snooker Games"
Mike Stooke. 20 Pages. 5 Illustrations. Published 1988.
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The rules of five alternative games - Chase the Green · Crash
Cricket · Golf · Russian Pool. Includes the rules, playing
methods and table diagrams.
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Order from W.H. Smith in the High Street, Amazon.co.uk, or order a
signed copy direct from the author and owner of this website.
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Rules
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"The Sussex Referees Book of Expanded Rules"
Sussex Referees' Association.
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Perhaps the most useful rule book ever produced - it can be
updated ! For more information visit the
website
of the Sussex Referees' Association.
With the full authority of the WPBSA, the Sussex Referees'
Association has produced a specialist publication, initially
designed for use by its own members, but now available
to anyone who wishes to gain an in depth knowledge of the
subject. Available from the Sussex Referees' Association only.
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Classics
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"Billiards in the Twentieth Century"
Riso Levi. 292 Pages. Illustrated. Published 2006.
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A modern reproduction from the games' greatest writer, Riso Levi.
The ten books he wrote in the early 1900's would today be worth
around £1000 to a collector, so this is a great opportunity to aquire
some of his writing at a reasonable price. Don't let the "Billiards" in
the title put you off, there is much to fascinate the modern snooker player.
Chapters of particular interest include:- Great Players I Have
Watched · Professionals v. Amateurs · A Billiards-Table Problem ·
An Astounding Feat with Billiards Balls · The Ideal Temperament
· What Constitutes Good Cueing · Brandishing the Cue · The Value
of One's Own Cue · Tightening the Cue Hold · The Question of
Transmitted Side.
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Available from the British, American and Canadian sites of Amazon. Visit any to read
further reviews. To order with the cheapest postage, use the site nearest your home.
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Instructional
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"Just One Frame... Your Key to Playing Better Snooker"
David Jenner. 98 Pages. Illustrated. Published 1998.
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A practical insight into the game of snooker that
helps you to understand your faults and correct
them to improve your technique and matchplay.
Includes many practise routines.
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Quiz Book
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"The Snooker Quiz Book"
John DT White. Foreword by Dennis Taylor. 200 pages. Pub. 2004.
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Covers tournaments, current players, rankings, venues, maximum
breaks, nicknames, matches and legendary players from the past.
Makes a perfect reference book as all the answers are included.
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Instructional
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"Snooker & Billiards: Technique · Tactics · Training"
Clive Everton. 128 pages. Over 200 Illustrations. Published 1991.
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Still the only in-depth guide to the technique and break-building
of both snooker and English billiards that is currently available.
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History
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"Billiards and Snooker Bygones"
Norman Clare. 32 Pages. 50 Illustrations. Published 1996.
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Charts the development of tables, cues, balls, cushions,
lighting and scoreboards from the 1400's to the present
day. Photographic illustrations show many rare tables and
obscure equipment from long ago.
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Reference
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"The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Billiards"
A Complete Reference to Billiards, Pool, Snooker and other Cue Sports.
Michael Ian Shamos. 336 pages. Rev&Updtd edition (October 2002).
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Hundreds of illustrations and over 2000 cross-referenced entries
make this the most thorough reference book ever published.
Includes over 550 terms relating to English Billiards and Snooker, and
describes more than 400 games including many variations of snooker,
re:- Blue Pool, Canadian Snooker, Liability, Penalty, Rangoon Snooker,
Saville Snooker and Snooker Billiards.
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Instructional
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"On Cue: The Complete Guide to Pool"
Mark Shepherd. 256 pages. Colour Photo's and Illustrations.
Published 2007.
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Focuses on 8 ball pool as played on the smaller tables found in the UK.
Hundreds of photographs and illustrations examine every aspect of the
game. Includes history and results of all major tournaments.
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Available from Amazon.co.uk only.
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Instructional
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"Know The Game: Snooker" (4th Revised Edition)
Written and endorsed by the sport’s professional body.
64 pages. Colour photos and Illustrations. Published June 2006.
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An enlarged and revised edition containing everything you need to know
about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips.
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Available from Amazon.co.uk only.
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Instructional
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"Know The Game: Pool"
British Association of Pool Table Operators.
48 pages. Published 2004.
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Provides the beginner with basic advice on the
playing techniques and strategy of English Pool.
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