- 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.
Robert Byrne's Power Pool Workout: Volume 5 – Practice Drills and Training Secrets for the Serious Player. This was the fifth DVD in the Byrne’s series and by far the most powerful! A definite work-out video for your pool game and includes: improving your stroke; shot making secrets; power position play; the winning attitude; precision bank shots; cut shot control; and charting your progress. If you are willing to work at it, this video will improve your game by leaps and bounds! Limited supply. RETAIL $19.95 -BEBOB SPECIAL - $16.95
High-Speed Video Magic
This 42 minute DVD contains narrated super-slow-motion video clips filmed with a special high-speed video camera. It is fully narrated, along with occasional sound effects. It is fun and instructional, and appeals to a wide range of audiences, including billiards enthusiasts. The artistic beauty of things moving in super slow motion unfolds before your very eyes. For the pool player, the first half of the video provides several simple yet concise lessons on cue-ball and object ball behavior. Through the use of super-slow footage, the information is easy to comprehend, and when you understand why and how the balls move and react, you will make better decisions when playing the game. The rest of this DVD is a collection of amazing stupid human tricks, balloons, things breaking, engineering stuff, toys, fluids and foods in motion, and stupid animal tricks. This video is brought to you by Dr. Dave Alciatore, a pool instructor and physics expert.
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.
NEW TITLE! This new book is a collection of 1,145 Pearls of Pool Wisdom from Phil Capelle, who is certainly pool's most prolific Instructional author. Every entry is exactly six words long, the length of a headline which makes it easy for you to remember and employ in your game. Some ideas will serve as reminders. Some will be new to you. And some of these POOL PERSPECTIVES will ignite big and lasting change in your game.
Geared toward the intermediate and advanced player, Grady cements the basics and immediately whisks you into the advanced world of 2-rail kicks, frozen ball shots, the effect of english on object balls, and the mirror system with varying cue-ball hits. He reminds you of the percentages of shots and when to lean toward softer vs. harder hits for given situations. You will learn the degrees of masse'; the "umbrella" shot and tickies. This video takes an in-depth look at how a champion would handle tough situations, divulging information that will get you out of many tricky situations. The Professor offers a checklist to help you examine your strengths and weaknesses. (This "classic" DVD is made from the original 1985 master.) RETAIL $29.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $24.95
Grady was the first inductee into the One Pocket Hall of Fame and this DVD reveals years of collected information that any player could only hope to possess. The crucial opening break is discussed in great detail. Getting out of the break is then examined with 15 different strategies, each one easy to understand and use. Another section is devoted to end game situations and turning impossible leaves into game-winning moves. This video is a comprehensive One Pocket guide and many players, over the years, have learned the essential elements of the game from it. He examines percentages that involve shots, gambling, handicapping, safety play and more. He shows how to avoid the kiss on banks, how to play two balls off the spot, when to make your opponents ball, how to clear it when it's in the jaws, and more! (This "classic" DVD is made from the original 1991 film master.) RETAIL $29.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $24.95
This DVD is the final evolution of Grady's famous kicking systems, which do not require doing mathematical calculations in your head when you should be focused on the table. He demonstrates 77 kick shots you can master with by remembering simple relationships between diamonds and adjusting with a "parallel line" or by "halving the distance." All are easy to understand, easy to learn, and easy to use in competitive situations. He shows you how to use english and speed to adapt each kick when necessary. Two rail kicks are a breeze once you know the starting point and how to adjust. You will also learn the "draw to curve" kick, the "rail first masse' kick and "spot on the wall theory," one of pool's most closely guarded secrets. As Grady says, "To become a master kicker, you need to know how to kick, which kick to take, and what speed to shoot." RETAIL $29.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $24.95
In this "classic" video, Grady "The Professor" Mathews assumes you are an intermediate player with solid mechanics and a basic working knowledge of banks and english. After reviewing a few of his banking and kicking systems, he then shares secrets on one, two and three-rail kicks, jump shots, rail-first masses, high percentage safety plays, when to use a force follow rather than draw, and much more! Sprinkled with humor and doused with intelligence, The Professor shares many tips that will easily take your game to the next level. Grady was one of the finest instructors in the world, and much of his incredible knowledge is here for you to use. (This "classic" DVD is made from the original 1991 master.) RETAIL $29.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $24.95
On this DVD, one of his last contributions to pool, Grady reveals the sixteen most important aspects of competitive pool and explains how a professional player would relate with each one. Advanced information on grip, stance, banking and tempo are covered, along with demonstrations on shot selection and safeties. This video will teach you how to play aggressively, yet smoothly, never lacking one or the other. It is a professional guide for advancement of your competitive game and filled with great tips. Study it, practice it, and enjoy playing at a higher level. RETAIL $29.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $24.95
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 DVD is focused on The Official WPA Set of Rules for 8-Ball and 9-Ball and is a dynamic DVD hosted by "the world's leading pool referee” Michaela Tabb. She supports Thomas Overbeck, the director of sports, as he answers game questions using the German Billiards Union’s version of the WPA’s official rules. The game scenes and demonstrations are performed by the German national coach, Andreas Huber. Runtime is shorter than the other two WPA Rules DVDs at approximately 76 minutes as compared to 145. It is produced in Germany and plays in either English or German as you choose.
This DVD is on The Official WPA Set of Rules for 8-Ball and 10-Ball. It features "the world's leading pool referee” Michaela Tabb as she supports Thomas Overbeck, the director of sports, as he answers game questions by means of the WPA’s (World Pool-Billiard Association) official rules. The game scenes and demonstrations are performed by the German national coach, Andreas Huber. Runtime is approximately 145 minutes. It is produced in Germany and plays in either English or German as you choose.
This DVD is The Official WPA Set of Rules for 9-Ball and 14.1 (Straight Pool.) It features "the world's leading pool referee” Michaela Tabb as she supports Thomas Overbeck, the director of sports, as he answers game questions by means of the WPA’s (World Pool-Billiard Association) official rules. The game scenes and demonstrations are performed by the German national coach, Andreas Huber. Runtime is approximately 145 minutes. It is produced in Germany and plays in either English or German as you choose.
This 204 page spiral-bound book outlines and explains the TOP 100 safeties used by TOP professionals today. So many players can kick and jump well today that sloppy, loose safeties no longer guarantee a return to the table. You can counter this by knowing more safeties and performing them at a higher level. Safeties are also sensitive to small changes in hit, speed, english and the exact positions of the balls. A shot may be perfect in one configuration and off if one ball is moved less than an inch. This book explains the limits, general layout, strategic aspects, and high-end secrets of each shot. All you have to do is practice them until you can confidently execute them. Each safety is depicted in a nine-ball situation, but can be used in all pool games. RETAIL $34.95 -BEBOB SPECIAL - $29.95
“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
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