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Billiards Up-to-Date
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ISBN13: 9781025357508
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Billiards Up-to-Date is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the classic cue sport, authored by the legendary world champion Joe Davis. Written at a pivotal time in the history of the game, this work serves as both a technical manual and a masterclass in the strategies that define professional play. Davis provides a deep dive into the mechanics of the sport, offering clear instructions on everything from the foundational grip and stance to the complexities of break-building and screw shots.
The work is meticulously organized to assist players of all levels in refining their technique. It covers essential topics such as ball control, safety play, and the mental fortitude required for competitive success. By sharing the insights that led him to numerous world titles, Davis offers readers a rare glimpse into the mind of a sporting virtuoso. The text is celebrated for its clarity and its focus on the precision that characterizes the high-level game.
As a significant piece of sporting literature, Billiards Up-to-Date remains a vital resource for anyone interested in the evolution of cue sports. It captures the elegance and discipline of the early twentieth-century billiard hall, making it an indispensable volume for historians of the sport and modern practitioners alike who wish to learn from one of the greatest masters to ever pick up a cue.
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