This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ...The noble Viscount failed in his next stroke, and the sharper, having the advantage, won the game! When you get the 'Spot-stroke' make all you can off it, without reference to what your opponent may do when it comes to his turn to play.. Hard hitting may give you luck, but it seldom wins a game against judgment and ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ...The noble Viscount failed in his next stroke, and the sharper, having the advantage, won the game! When you get the 'Spot-stroke' make all you can off it, without reference to what your opponent may do when it comes to his turn to play.. Hard hitting may give you luck, but it seldom wins a game against judgment and care. It is not good policy to vary the strength of your play too often; regularity in strength and good calculation are among the grand secrets of successful Billiards. Never dispute with the marker, but accept his decision as final; and if you discover him 'playing tricks with the score, ' or betting on the game, mark for yourself. Keep the balls well before you, and make your stroke in such a way as to leave another Hazard after you have pocketed a ball or made a Cannon. When you are ahead of your opponent, and the red is safe. and he in hand, give a Miss in baulk: a judicious Miss often saves a game. Do not disturb the red when it lies under the cushion, and you can make a Hazard off the white. In like manner, when your opponent is comfortably laid-up under the cushion, leave him there, and play at the red. The Side-stroke enlarges the pocket for the Losing Hazard, and not for the Winning Hazard. Practise in your leisure hours, but never play when your mind is distracted with business or ' affairs of state.' Make the most of every break, and use the Eest as seldom as may be. Play coolly and discreetly, and do not be tempted to venture upon doubtful Hazards when an easy Cannon is before you. An open game is generally more successful than a cramped and cautious one. Always strike the ball with an object: failure is the parent of success. Good execution cannot be attained without a thorough knowledge of Strengths. Do not bet with strangers, or ac..
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