“System Sid” Banner's 65 years of studying three cushion billiards resulted in this 200-page, spiral-bound guide with over 165 diagrams, historical pictures, extensive glossary and the rules. Nearly every system is covered: the Clock System, the Diamond System, 3/C Ball Hit System, the Carom or Bank System, the Corner Plus System, the Cross Table System, the End Rail System, and more. In this revised 4th printing you will learn the formulas and the precise speed, bridge height, bridge length, cue angle and english to make the shot, with adjustments to find the ball when it is off the original location. For 3-cushion with a lot that pool players can use. RETAIL $39.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $34.95
This SOFTCOVER book is a collection of 365 Days of Instruction, Motivation and Insights for Pool Players. It's like having a professional coach hitting you with one short, focused topic on the game every day to keep you focused and on the road to playing better pool. Each of 365 topics covers an important element required to play at a masterful level. Some will remind you of things you have forgotten and many will lead you to betterstrategy, technique or execution. All will help you build a stronger game. Included is a directory of quote sources, reference materials and a comprehensive index. RETAIL - $29.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $24.95
This ten-session 5-CD audio set is a "Hypnosis Success Program for Pool Players." Created and presented by Ryan Elliott, a board certified medical hypnotist, it helps pool players eliminate the obstacles which prevent them from delivering their best game under pressure. Each session is 25 to 35 minutes long. Sessions are: The Initial Hypnosis, Successful Winning Principles, General Pool Suggestions, Personal Accomplishment, Specific Pool Suggestions, Goal Setting & Realization, The Incredible You, The Name of the Game, Self Discipline & Persistence, and The Winning Pyramid. All you have to do is get comfortable, close your eyes, and begin. Many great players have used this set. RETAIL $99.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $79.95
- In Pursuit Of Excellence. This latest edition of Dale F. Brandt's book presents the game of pool as a body and mind experience that must be kept in sync. Physical concepts are presented in detail, but the heart of the book focuses on the intellectual and emotional elements that need to be incorporated in a player's development to achieve maximum performance. Seeing similarities with martial arts training, the author stresses mental discipline, focus and positive life-style choices. There is also a very comprehensive and insightful glossary.
ONLY FOUR FULL SETS LEFT! This group contains all three of the International Pool Ability DVDs. Level One is designed for beginners and players up through the regional league level and for pool players whose progress has stagnated and who want professional help to eliminate weaknesses. You will learn aiming technique, quality of your stroke, big position playing and more with exercises explained by Huber and Eckert and demonstrated by World Champion, Thorsten Hohmann. They teach an integral way to quickly learn the game and improve your pool skills technically. Posture, Stroke, Speed Drill, Straight Drill, Follow Drill, Draw Drill, Ghost Ball, Small Position Drill 1 & 2, Kiss Shot Tangent, Big Position Drill 1 & 2, Frozen Balls, Frozen Rail Drill 1 & 2, Endless Position Drill, Standard Balls, 9-Ball Situation, and Additional Exercises. 145 Minutes. The Level Two DVD is for intermediate to advanced players and offers a challenging training program to bring your skills to a higher level. It includes advanced drills, exercises and workouts explained by Huber and Eckert and played by Hohmann. They demonstrate an integral way to quickly improve your ability. Speed Drill, Straight Drill, Follow Drill, Draw Drill, Small Position Drills 3 & 4, Big Position Drill 3 & 4, English Part 1, 2, 3 & 4, Frozen Rail Drill 3 & 4, Endless Position Drill, Standard Position Balls, 9-Ball Situation, and more. 160 minutes. Level Three is for expert players and anyone interested in the fine details of world-class technique and comes with a BONUS Audio CD, The Psychology of Pool, and an interview with Thorsten Hohmann. This DVD has advanced drills, exercises, and high-level training games, which you can use to compare your skill levels with others. Each drill is explained by Huber and Eckert and played by Hohmann to show the scores a world champion can produce. It includes: Stroke Straightness, Draw Shot Drill, Small Area Position 5 & 6, Large Area Position 5 & 6, Angle Shot Drill 1, Angle Shot Drill 2, Long Shot Drill 1, Long Shot Drill 2, 9-Ball Situation 3 & 4, Bank Shot Drill, Standard Position Shot Drill, Frozen Rail Drill 5, Frozen Rail Drill 6, Break, Safeties. All Three DVDs contain the prep work and the IPAT test for the corresponding level. ONLY FOUR FULL SETS LEFT!
Once you get past the over-the-top title, you'll see this is a good, all-around book with a lot of good information for pool players. Written by Ron Schneider, it has 227 pages divided into fourteen chapters: The Stroke Builders, The Practice Shots, Safety Play, The Kicking Game, Banking, Combinations, Caroms, The Nine-Ball Break, The Masse Shot, The Jump Shot, Position Play, Specialty Shots, Deflection, Squirt, Cling, Throw and Skid. It includes a CD-ROM e-book that plays in computers and a laminated wallet card with the 10 Winning Rules for Nine-Ball. $34.95 (BDP)
COLLECTIBLE - AUTOGRAPHED. This is a BRAND NEW copy of the 3rd and last edition of the highly acclaimed Blue Book of Pool Cues. At 912 pages, this book is the definitive resource on custom pool cues, their values, and other related topics. It was published by Blue Book Publications and autographed by the author, Brad Simpson. It is must-have for pool enthusiasts who are interested in collecting, buying, and selling custom cues, especially high-end ones. It is also a great purchase for anyone who wants to join the thousands of people who collect pool books! THIS IS THE LAST ONE WE HAVE!
In this DVD, which was formerly entitled Position Play; Buddy shows what he considers to be the most important position shots in pool. He demonstrates each one and shows exactly how to cue and stroke it. He teaches you what can go wrong and how to use each shot consistently. Buddy wraps up this 60 minute video by running three unedited racks, explaining his decisions and emphasizing the key balls to each run out. A very good Accu-Stats production.