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Willie Mosconi's Winning Pocket Billiards
by Willie Mosconi
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (1995-07-25)
ISBN: 0517884275
EAN: 9780517884270
Dewy Decimal #: 794.73
Paperback: 144 pages
Release Date: 1995-07-25
SKU: 080207021
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comments: This copy is in excellent condition. No visible markings, highlights, underlining, tears to text. Tight spine. No Dust Jacket. Clean Soft Cover with light shelf/edge wear. Great copy for the Billiards player, worth having at an affordable price. (L8-23)
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Few players have left a more indelible mark upon a sport than the late Willie Mosconi. For nearly half a century, Mosconi dominated the game of pocket billiards, winning the coveted World Title fifteen times from 1940 to 1957 and pocketing a string of records along the way. His unparalled skill with the cue humbled opponents and astounded audiences worldwide.
In this timeless classic, Mosconi shares his expert advice on every facet of the game, from the essential fundamentals to more complex trick shots. Detailed diagrams and step-by-step illustrations guide beginners and advanced players alike through such basics as the selection of the cue; the proper grip, stance, and bridge; the stroke and follow-through; cueing the ball; and hitting the object ball. Players of any level can improve their game by following Mosconi's invaluable instruction on the finer points of combination and kiss shots, the proper application of English, and the speed of stroke. A section of practice drills encourages players to develop their skills toward mastery.
Mosconi was also renowned for making seemingly impossible shots with confidence and ease. Through diagrammed explanations, he reveals the secrets behind such shots as the "Machine Gun," the "Football Shot," the "Handkerchief Shot," "Jump the Rack," the "Railroad Shot," and more. With a bit of practice and patience, any player can play like the indomitable Willie Mosconi.
Includes a glossary of terms and official rules
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Customer Reviews
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Good book for beginner, not much info for moderat to expert
Rating  (3)
Date: 2002-05-21
The book is well written and easy to read. The instruction is well presented so the novice can uderstand and with practice will be able to advance in the game. For the intermediate on up player this book has little to offer except to learn a little about Willie which could be better spent reading a book that is devoted to Willie and not a sideline intro. depending on your skill level it is either good and well worth your time or is not worth reading. Even though i did not gain much useful information i still enjoyed the book.
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He is the master after all.
Rating  (4)
Date: 2001-07-17
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book really does not have a lot of content or instruction. If you really want to learn more about pool you'll find more in other books by less prominent pool players (ie, Robert Byrne, Phil Capelle), but he does make some very good points about the fundamentals. However, above all other things, Willie Mosconi is the greatest pool player to have ever lived and any serious pool player should read his book out of respect if nothing else.
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Words and pictures from the Master of pocket billiards
Rating  (5)
Date: 2000-04-12
6 out of 6 customers found this reveiw helpful
I originally purchased this book when it was fresh off the press (at a cover price of $2.50).Over the years, my pool game has had its ups and downs, but when I get into a 'slump', I get out "Winning Pocket Billiards" and go through the entire book as if for the first time. My game seems to undergo an immediate improvement! I highly recommend this book for both beginners and "those that THINK they know it all"!
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A must read
Rating (4)
Date: 1999-02-08
9 out of 10 customers found this reveiw helpful
Mosconi's Winning pocket billiards with a copyright date of 1965 might seem a bit dated... but it's a must read. It's advice from the master! It has pictures of Mosconi hitting various shots and graphics that, while dated, are very easily understood. The graphics are done with tape on the felt... indicating direction of the object ball and the cue ball.I have recently gotten back into the game and can sink a few... but I learned new things in this book. Definately worth it!!
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