Byrne's Complete Book of Pool Shots: 350 Moves Every Player Should Know

Byrne's pool books & videos have set (and raised) the industry standards for many years now. As a professional pool instructor, I read everything I can, and have strong opinions about what's actually worthwhile, correct, and genuinely helpful. Byrne's new book has moved to the TOP of my list of books I recommend to my students, from a playing perspective (this is not a science book). I don't care who you are, you don't know all the stuff in this book. And if you're at a level where you know a good percentage of what's in this book, you're also at a level where learning even one useful new thing is worth the price of the book. If you've been playing for a while, this book will open your eyes to a lot of new possibilities and understanding. If you're in your first year or two, you might do better by first focusing on fundamentals of form (find a good instructor) and getting a grasp of how balls behave and why (look for Byrne's videos - Volumes 1 & 2). You don't know what you don't know. Now, with this book, those who have read it will know many things you don't.

I have played for years and gave it up for 30 years picked up a cue again and remembered why I love the game and missed it so much. 350 isn't all practical shots but most are and some are if you dare to go out a Hero than a Zero. Practice,practice and practice you will see shots you would have not seen before or even tried for the win. The book gives you a reason to walk around the table one more time before taking a cop out and if you go for the Safety then it shows you that too! I play A.P.A. and pool halls if you are only going to do one thing to improve your game for play this is the one you should own,basic to complicated shots laid out in pictures to set up and the reasons why they work,spin,points,masses,banks,and rails. Winning options it's there too,the reason we play,is for the love of the game,the reason we play others is to find out how good we really are and collecting W's next to your name is a bonus for practicing.

It's a great book. I thought I new something about the game of pool, but after reading through this book, I began to look at the game, and table, a whole different way. I have both this and Byrne's "350 shots" and I am looking for new books of this type to advance my game to a whole different level. I couldn't be happier. Both are good reads, and give good examples. I would recommend this and others books to anyone who would like to improve their game. I wish I would have read these 40 years ago! Willie and Fats, would have had a tough competitor on their tail.

This Byrne book shows you shots the average Joe either doesn't see or doesn't know how to execute. It's written on cheap paper and has no color pictures or illustrations. They aren't needed. Simple line drawings and a paragraph or two suffice. I have this book at my bedside, and often try to read and absorb a few of Byrne's shots before the Sandman calls.

Robert Byrne had been always the bible on pool and billiards. I all ready knew about the books cause I had a copy 25 years ago and wanted a new copy with me.

I sent this book to my nephew because He wanted to improve His pool shooting. I owned this book several years ago and loved it! If anyone wants to learn how to play or You want to improve Your game this is the book!!! I've been on pool tables for 50 years now, I've held classes to teach people how to play and when I did this book was my only requirement for the student to buy. If You have time, patients and an eye for shooting pool this book can make You a real pro!!!

This book is "da bomb" for anyone wanting to learn the game. I bought this book as a replacement for one that was "permanently borrowed" from me some time ago; so I offer a word of caution...this book has a way of growing legs if you lend it out.Anyway, the information in this book has the potential to take you from beginner to advanced if you apply yourself, i.e. practice, practice, practice! Byrne's Complete Book of Pool Shots: 350 Moves Every Player Should Know

I consider myself decent at pool. I'm ranked as a 4 in APA 8-ball and have been playing on a frequent basis for the past 2 years. While this book is good, it seems to be entirely offensive shots. There are many instances where instead of attempting the shot shown in the diagram in the book, it would probably be better to try and play a safe (meaning you make a legal hit, but leave your opponent with a difficult shot afterwards).Most of these shots in the book are difficult to make once, but are incredibly difficult for most of us to make on a consistent basis. If you want to win, you should be playing the percentages and often a defensive shot has a much higher probability of success than these offensive shots.I would've liked this book better if it discussed the alternative shots that could've been taken, and mentioned the pros and cons of those decisions. Without it, it isn't very convincing that the shots shown are the best options.Therefore, I think this book is good for beginners who just want to know some cool shots, or pros who are so accurate and precise that these shots are possible nearly 90% of the time.

Great book really helped me understand the game better

This book really helped me to pick up my game. Very well written, great diagrams to learn to make amazing shots.

内容は面白いショットも含まれるが、バーンのトリックショットと、アドバンスブックからの再載のものも多く、その点がかなり減点対象。ただ、見てるといろいろ試したくなるので、その点はいいかも。古い本だけど、同じような本（？）で９９ crtical shotという本があるが、あれよりは１０倍くらい面白いです。

was a gift for my grandson who plays pool

Welcome addition to my library.