ANGLE DETECTIVE: Radical Methods for Solving the Shot Angle Mysteries of Pool and Snooker Paperback – January 30, 2026

Most players guess at the shot angle they’re facing.And because the angle is guessed, the aim is guessed too.A perfect stroke and perfect alignment are worthless if the player is repeatedly setting up for the wrong shot angle. Confidence erodes with every perfect miss.From there, the damage compounds. Players are no longer only guessing at the angle — they’re guessing at why they missed.Was it the stroke?The alignment?The aim?Or something else entirely?Shot angles do not have to be guessed. They can be known — and when they are known, their corresponding aims become clear. Misses stop feeling mysterious. Confidence returns as a quiet certainty grounded in knowing what shot is truly being faced. A player can finally tell the difference between execution error and angle-selection error.Angle Detective trains shot-angle recognition, presenting a large collection of novel, practical methods — each effective in its own right — that allow players to determine the angle of any cue ball and object ball arrangement and the correct aim for that specific shot.The methods are intentionally quick and practical. If you can draw a simple letter or recognize a basic shape, your angle-recognition can improve immediately. Measuring angles in degrees is not required. Instead, Angle Detective introduces a simple labeling language that organizes and unites shot angles, aims, and useful hidden geometry for easy handling.Over time, feel does develop but is never required. The methods always remain available, connecting the dots to solve the mystery: the correct angle for the shot at hand.More than a book, Angle Detective is a complete angle-recognition and aiming training system, taught through a comprehensive illustrated book, reinforced by a companion angle-training video game, and supported by precision printable practice tools.The system accounts for often-overlooked factors such as:- perspective skew- the fact that every aim produces a range of resulting angles, not just one- friction and its significant “throw” effect on shot angles- cue ball to object ball distance- spins and speeds- equipment, conditions, and even pocket designsThe Book Includes:- More than 1,000 detailed illustrations- 17 printable precision practice tools for on-table reference, measurement, repeatable shot setup, and precision practice- A companion 3D angle-training video game with a powerful practice mode that burns angles into memory- 27 flipbook-style animated examples — flip the pages and watch the methods in motion- Hidden geometric references found on the table, in your hands and fingers, and even in the humble cube of chalk- New drills and training games designed specifically for angle-recognition- Shot geometry embedded on the object ball itself — transfer a shot’s geometry from the table onto the ball, where the aim reveals itself- New ways to see and measure banks/doubles, caroms/cannons, and combinations/plants- Cross-checking methods for angle confirmation- True pocket-center understanding- Analysis of pocket-cheating extremes — revealing expanded options for obstruction avoidance and creative cue ball position play- Deep exploration of post-collision cue ball paths and behavior — including the effects of angle measurement on cue ball speed and position playThe printable tools and video game are optional resources available at no cost through the Angle Detective website. The book stands fully on its own; these resources simply provide additional ways to practice the system.Perfection is not elementary — but it is approachable.You are now on the case.Your game, Angle Detective, is afoot.Available in Full Colour and Black & White Editions. Read more