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This video will teach you things like a pool table has 6 pockets / holes, the white ball is called the cue ball and you use this to hit the other balls, and the basic rules of 8 and 9 ball (which you can find on the internet for free). If you read this review, I just saved you $20.

No one can start to learn to play billiards to looking this video... Waste of money.

This was a total waste of money . It was like watching soft porn !!!

This dvd was great, exactly what I was looking for. I had purchased a few other how to play pool dvd's and was disappointed because they all teach you how to play pool better. Not this one, this DVD teaches you what it states, the basics. I had never played pool before in my life, and wanted to learn just the basics of the sport as I wanted to be able to go to my local pool hall, socialize, play, meet new people but most importantly, not make a fool out of myself. I wanted a quick fix education on what things are called, what they are used for, the rules of the game (I had no idea there were even several different games with separate rules before this dvd) and this video does exactly that, helps out someone who wants to pick this up as a new activity. I am honestly surprised at some of the other reviews here but I highly suspect they are from people who thought they were buying one of those other how to DVD's that makes a good pool player better. All I have to say is read the box! It says exactly what you get and it delivers! It's exactly geared towards what someone like me needed I can say that, so if you want to learn a quick all around look at the sport of pool and you want to do so in an entertaining way I might add (some how to dvds are so boring, this one is shot like an action movie!) then pick this video up. If you already know how to play pool well and don't need an education on the basics, and if you cannot take the time to read whats on the box, don't buy this and come back and give it a bad review because it almost made someone like me, who ended up loving it, pass it by...thank god i didn't.

Well produced. Well shot. Well "acted". Very scant on teaching. I had to rewind to make sure I did not somewhat skip the explanation on how or where to aim. No more than 1 sentence is given to the subject. Only useful if you want to learn -in a hurried manner- the name of the elements, and (some of) the rules of 8 and 9 ball. A good DVD pool primer is still missing.

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The quality of this miniature tabletop billiards table far exceeded my expectations. It is solidly made of mdf with a wood veneer finish, fully assembled and ready to play right out of the box. The set includes authentic feeling, though diminutive accessories, including solid wood cue sticks & balls, and even the chalk for the cue sticks. What's most impressive is that, despite the small size, it plays like a full-sized table. It has a smooth velvety playing surface, and the balls and cue sticks, though sized for tiny people, are weighty enough to be satisfying for an adult to play with - which has happened a lot, since this game has come into our house. In fact, our college-aged daughter and her guests played several rounds after the young one was in bed last night. I would never have expected this level of quality from a table-top pool table at this size or price. An excellent choice if you want an authentic billiards experience from a set that takes up little space!