A guide to understanding cue ball control and English in the game of billiards. This is designed for beginner to intermediate players who have the "do it myself" attitude. I chose to make this the first edition because beyond a stance, stroke, and aiming method, the way to get better and run a rack is with the ability to control the cue ball. Not only is it crucial in offensive play, it is crucial in defense as well. Do you wanna hide the cue ball from your opponent every time you try? Practice cue ball control. You can start here.