In what may be the first book of its kind, “How to Tip a Pool Cue: The Laymen’s Guide,” Macioge covers in 114 pages and 100 pictures and illustrations everything from the fine art of how to ...

How to hit a pool ball: In very basic terms, you want to slide the cue across the top of one hand and strike the cue ball (white one) with the thin end of the stick.