Ever wanted to pick up the sport of billiards but were afraid to or didn't have the time? The Basics of Billiards is an easy to watch, easy to learn, self help video intended for new-comers interested in learning the rules, regulations, techniques, and terminologies of the game of pool. Targeted towards novices and amateurs interested in picking up pool as a new activity, viewers learn along with our on camera beginning pool players covering subjects as Tools of the Trade, Table Terms, Striking the Ball, Advanced Shots and Rules, Helpful Hints, and The Rules of 8 and 9 Ball.