PEN TOOL MANIA

Let's get more of an understanding of the mighty PEN TOOL by learning some important basics about the tool:

1. Pen tool draws paths as you place ANCHOR POINTS on the art board.

2. DIRECTION LINES are "handles" that control the curve of a path.

3. SHIFT and OPTION keys are modifiers for the pen tool

4. Move anchor points with the DIRECT SELECT TOOL (the white arrow)

Find more info at these links 

Best One is HERE

ADOBE'S printed info is here @    http://www.adobepress.com/articles/article.asp?p=1652772&seqNum=3

For a nice VIDEO about the pen tool Click Here