Introduction

Preface

I am very happy to offer to you today as an ebook Ipad version "The Basics", which is the first book I wrote in 1998 . Thanks to new technologies, it is easier to combine knowledge, images and expertise. This interactive version presents to you a more comprehensive book, with new tools such as videos and audio commentary.

Acknowledgments

Roland DUFETTELLE, who was my first billiards teacher. His enthusiasm, kindness and modesty gave me the basics of the game, but also the will to improve and the passion for great billiards.

Jean MARTY, who showed me ...

Palmares

Europena Championships

6th in 47/2 balkline Mataro Spain 2004

8th in 47/2 balkline Delden Netherlands 2006

Advice to Beginners

Read this handbook carefully page after page. Do not skip any chapter which may seem too easy.

I have written these lessons in a logical order where every page is useful.

The Rules of the Game

Straight cushion billiards rules

The rules of straight cushion billiards (also known as carom) are fairly simple. There are no pockets on a carom table and there are only three balls.