Know the Game Pool is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action. The book includes: Playing the game: how to play pool, the rules, the table, how to score The laws of the game Equipment and pitch: how to choose a cue, positioning on the table The skills: step-by-step guide to all the basic skills. The Know the Game series is firmly established as the definitive introduction to a wide range of sports and games. Written by the experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know to take part.