Ralph Eckert, international pro billiard player and coach, tells you how to train and become a much more effective pool player, whatever your current level. As the title promises, this book captivates with its clear structure, progressive method, and focus on mastering the essentials. He covers the fundamental topics of pool, such as stance, alignment, stroke, pocketing, and positional play, along with a training methodology that promises efficient practice and advancement for anyone. And more advanced topics are covered in detail, as well, such as the break shot, the rail game (kicks & banks), the safety game, and the putting-in-practice of all these topics by means of reference situations that can be easily transferred to match play.