How does the diamond system work in pool?

Question

I'm trying to understand it from the most basic level. Anything helps, especially diagrams.

Answer 1

There is another excellent book out that has a chapter devoted to the diamond system. It has diagrams and is explained in terms that most anyone can understand.

The book covers virtually every subject about playing pool and has something for a novice to a seasoned player. You won't be disappointed!

Answer 2

Like Tim said they are aim points for dozens of diffrent systems

Tons of books on the subject ck Tims site im still ripping cloth trying some of those

Answer 3

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.