Normal-speed Pool and Billiards Video Clips

from the book:
The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards

The video clips below illustrate various techniques and principles presented in the book.
See the book for more details and further advice.

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Chapter 2 - Fundamentals

NV 2.1 - Miscue due to off-center hit with no chalk
NV 2.2 - Close-up of the grip during a good stroke
NV 2.3 - Mechanical bridge stroke with elbow out
NV 2.4 - Mechanical bridge stroke with elbow vertical (see NV 2.3)
NV 2.5 - A good stroke
NV 2.6 - Steering follow through

Chapter 3 - Executing Basic Shots

Chapter 4 - Spin and English

Chapter 5 - Position Play and Strategy

Chapter 6 - Bank and Kick Shots

Chapter 7 - Advanced Techniques (Shot Making)

Additional clips not referenced in the book (but referenced in Billiards Digest articles and online discussion threads):

NV A.1 - Cut shot vs. carom shot example

from the movie "The Hustler":

from the movie "The Color of Money"

from the movie "Pool Hall Junkies"

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