"The Basics of Billiards is an easy to watch, easy to learn, self help video intended for newcomers 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 are educated on simply the basics of the sport. Viewers learn along with our on-camera beginning pool players, covering subjects such as: tools of the trade, table terms, striking the ball, advanced shots & rules, helpful hints, and the rules of 8 and 9 ball"--Container.