Do you know how to use the pool table sights?

Question

I know they are there for shooting accuracy, but I have no idea how to use them. Please give explanation and/or links to site with explanation; thanks!

Answer 1

First of all, there are multiple diamond systems, depending on the situation - how many rails, which rail first, etc. Below are a series of pages that are good to start with. There are other pages in the series and if you go up a level, you can see them all. One of the best books on banking is "Banking with the Beard" by Freddy Bentivegna. Also, look for Desmond Allen's "Win at Pocket Billiards". Both of the books cover multiple systems for all kinds of kicks and banks. I also hear Robert Byrne's Standard Book of Pool and Billiards has a section on diamond systems too, and it's probably easier to find at your local library. I haven't seen it personally, so I'll leave that for others to comment on.

Answer 2

The most common use of the diamonds is called the "diamond system." I've provided a link to a simplified, easy to understand explanation.