- 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.
Dr. Joseph Parent was named one of the world’s Top Ten Mental Game Experts by Golf Digest. His international acclaimed bestseller, Zen Golf, combines modern psychology with Buddhist wisdom to synchronize a confident and clear mind and body. This book relates to any sport where strong mental and emotional aptitudes are vital and that sure sounds like pool. Perhaps that’s why one master pool instructor highly recommends it to his students. The section on pre-shot routines is particularly interesting and valuable for pool players.
This 172 page book is by Max Eberle, a former Junior National Champion, 2-time Collegiate Champion, and 2006 World Straight Pool Semi-finalist. It is intended to increase your body awareness, reduce stress, elevate your mood and help you develop a focused and calm body, mind, and spirit. You will learn practical insights and skills to help you break through barriers, elevate your ability, become more consistent, and play pool in "the Zone." Zen Pool is a compilation of Eberle's best instructional columns, diagrams, and photos. Great chapters, including The Seven Primary Skills, Process for Success, The Seven Principles of Practice, Play with Confidence and about 40 more.
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
The Advanced Pro Book is intended for the serious pool player and contains advanced strategies and training techniques. It addresses the five major areas: Honing Your Technique, Mastering the Shot Routine, Mastering Advanced Tools, Getting Your Game Out, and Advanced Match Strategy. Train to execute advanced shots, position play, defensive play, banks and kicks. Learn to get your best game out when you need it and how to stay focused under pressure. Learn advanced strategies for the front, mid, and end games and how to take and keep control. Hone your technique to a master’s edge. RETAIL - $49.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $39.95
The 290 page Pro Book revolutionized the coaching and development of pool players. Designed for the competitive player, it has four major training sections. The Physical Game: fundamentals, reference training for position shots, safeties, kicks, kick safeties and banks, and performance conditioning and nutrition. The Mental Game: mental training, concentration and the secrets of focus, rituals and routines, playing different game styles, match dynamics, controlling momentum and more. The Emotional Game: motivation, creating and using powerful goals, using the elements of peak performance, scouting and accessing your best game. Putting It Together: how to let go, training vs. performance, designing a 30-day training program, making and using pre-match and competition plans and match reviews. RETAIL - $49.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $39.95
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
This group contains both sets of Ryan Elliott’s famous Sports Hypnosis for Pool Players. Overcoming Contenderosis, a 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 must do is get comfortable, close your eyes, and begin.The Dead Stroke Tapes, a twelve-session 6-CD audio set, is another "Hypnosis Success Program for Pool Players" from Ryan Elliot. It helps competitive players recognize and increase their ability to get into "dead stroke." Each session is 25 to 30 minutes long and all you need to do is get comfortable and close your eyes. Sessions include: Trusting Your Subconscious, Steps to Success, Handling Inner Criticism, The Wipe Out, Perfecting Abilities, Playing in Trance, It's in Your Memory, Remembering the Best, Future Attitude, RX for Discouragement, Subliminal Prosperity, and a Pre-Match Psych Up. BEBOB SPECIAL - $197.95
