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**ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF POOL & BILLIARDS DVD **ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF POOL & BILLIARDS DVD

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

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**BUILD YOUR GAME - HARDCOVER **BUILD YOUR GAME - HARDCOVER

This HARDCOVER edition 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 to set your day and 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 a higher understanding of strategy, technique or execution. All will help you build a stronger game. Includes a directory of quotes, reference materials and a comprehensive index. RETAIL - $34.95 - $24.95 (limited time offer - priced same as the soft cover)

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**BUILD YOUR GAME - SOFTCOVER **BUILD YOUR GAME - SOFTCOVER

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

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**SIXTEEN STEPS DVD **SIXTEEN STEPS DVD

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

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*THE BCA OFFICIAL RULES & RECORDS BOOK 2017-2018 *THE BCA OFFICIAL RULES & RECORDS BOOK 2017-2018

This is the latest rule book from the Billiard Congress of America. It contains the latest version of the World-Standardized regulations and general rules for pocket billiards and the up-dated rules for most pool, snooker and carom games. It also contains the tournament results for the major amateur, league and professional events and brings the historical records of the world titles and the BCA Hall of Fame up to date.

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ADVANCED FUNDAMENTALS ADVANCED FUNDAMENTALS

ORDER NOW! ONLY ONE LEFT! This is the first of two videos that Bert Kinister dedicated to technique. This one focuses primarily on the proper alignment of the body and the cue stick as you address and get on the shot. This is fundamental stuff, but from an advanced perspective. Do the work and you will get more consistency into your game. $29.95 ORDER NOW! ONLY ONE LEFT!

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ALL THREE IPAT DVDS ALL THREE IPAT DVDS

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!

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BCA OFFICIAL RULES & RECORDS BOOK 2003 BCA OFFICIAL RULES & RECORDS BOOK 2003

This 216 page book from the Billiard Congress of America contains the rules for the major tournament games, 18 secondary games and the major snooker and carom games. It has the tournament results for the major amateur and professional events of 2002 and historical results of the major world titles, some going back to the 1800's. There are brief biographies of the BCA Hall of Fame members to date, a glossary of pool terms and coverage of the main diamond system. Only a few left.

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BCA OFFICIAL RULES & RECORDS BOOK 2005 BCA OFFICIAL RULES & RECORDS BOOK 2005

This 216 page book from the Billiard Congress of America contains the general rules for pocket billiards and the specific rules for most pool, snooker and carom games. It contains the tournament results for the major amateur and professional events from 2004 and brings the historical records of the major world titles and BCA Hall of Fame biographies up to date. It has an updated glossary of pool terms and coverage of the main diamond system. Only a few left.

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BCA OFFICIAL RULES & RECORDS BOOK 2008 BCA OFFICIAL RULES & RECORDS BOOK 2008

This 216 page book from the Billiard Congress of America contains the World-Standardized regulations and general rules for pocket billiards and the up-dated rules for most pool, snooker and carom games. It contains the tournament results for the major amateur, league and professional events of 2007 and brings the historical records of the world titles and the BCA Hall of Fame biographies up to date. It has a glossary and coverage of the main diamond system.

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BEAT PEOPLE WITH A STICK BEAT PEOPLE WITH A STICK

COLLECTIBLE - AUTOGRAPHED - This book by the late BCA Master Instructor Tom Simpson is a compilation of 15 years of his best articles. This unique and limited edition is printed on only one side of each page, (the left-hand side of each page is blank) so there is plenty of room for your notes, insights and thoughts as you digest the content of each lesson. Each copy was AUTOGRAPHED BY TOM in December of 2013. This edition is spiral-bound, 8.5" by 11" and contains all of Tom's 129 one-page lessons to help you play better and compete more intelligently. Some examples are: In & Out of the Zone, Sink More Combinations, Getting a Feel for the Table, Draw Like Crazy, Jumping with the Dart Method, Extreme Bridges, Forcing the Corner, Nail-Bending Focus, Hanger Management, Straight-In Banks and 119 more! Tom, who passed away in 2016, was a phenomenal coach and well-known for his National Billiard Academy clinics. This is a BRAND NEW book, unused, from the Bebob Collection. VERY FEW LEFT.

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BEST DAMN POOL INSTRUCTION BOOK BEST DAMN POOL INSTRUCTION BOOK

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)

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CAPELLE'S COLUMNS CAPELLE'S COLUMNS

- 21 Years of Pool Instruction. This NEW book from Phil Capelle contains all 252 of his Pool & Billiard columns from May 1996 to May 2017. About 35 are excerpted from his books and others present different takes on topics and exploits of the pros. Many from 2011 have resulted from his ongoing research and present brand new material. They are arranged in order, but you can find instruction on specific topics in the detailed table of contents and in the cross-reference. With 512 pages and 430 diagrams, this book is a great addition to your pool library.

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DF4 - PROBLEMS WITH CUE & OBJECT BALL BEHAVIOR DF4 - PROBLEMS WITH CUE & OBJECT BALL BEHAVIOR

ONLY THREE LEFT! Find out why you miss those shots! Don Feeney knows this stuff backwards and forward and it will open the eyes of most intermediate players. You will learn the effects of different cue balls, different types of cloth, and how different shots are affected by speed, english, and the elevation of the cue stick. ONLY THREE LEFT!

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DF5 - PROBLEMS & USES OF ENGLISH IN POSITION PLAY DF5 - PROBLEMS & USES OF ENGLISH IN POSITION PLAY

ONLY ONE LEFT! Don Feeney gives a great presentation of the many nuances for advanced position play. In this DVD he explains the many effects English has on the cue ball and the object ball before and after contact. This video is a must-have for players who want to control their position play at a high level of accuracy. ONLY ONE LEFT!

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GUIDE TO KILLER POOL GUIDE TO KILLER POOL

Pool-playing megastar Jeanette Lee, known as the “Black Widow,” explains every aspect of playing to win, from holding the cue to performing combination, kiss, and trick shots. She shows pool players of every level how to compete intelligently, lose gracefully, win frequently, and stay focused to achieve your goals. Jeanette has matched up with a lot of the top men players and this is a very modest price for a book that has a lot to offer, even for advanced players.

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High-Speed Video Magic - DVD High-Speed Video Magic - DVD

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.

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HOW TO PLAY POOL RIGHT HOW TO PLAY POOL RIGHT

This DVD is produced by The Billiard Congress of America and presented by Jerry Breisath, a great teacher and one of only a few Master BCA instructors. This comprehensive instructional covers all the basics of pocket billiards. Cue grip, Stance, and applying english are just a few of the fundamentals explained to help you improve your game, whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player. Lots of great players have traveled to Wisconsin to work with Jerry. Now you can do it from the comfort of your own home or billiard room.

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IPAT WORKBOOK:  LEVEL START - BEGINNER IPAT WORKBOOK: LEVEL START - BEGINNER

This ring-bound workbook is written by Ralph Eckert, Jorgen Sandman, and Andreas Huber and is used and recommended by The European Pocket Billiard Federation and The World Pool-Billiard Association. It includes the preliminary stage of the International Pool Playing Ability Test (IPAT). This 60 page workbook contains all the exercises and training games to prepare for and to record your personal performances and help you develop skills.

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IPAT WORKBOOK: LEVEL 1 - BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE IPAT WORKBOOK: LEVEL 1 - BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE

This ring-bound workbook is written by Ralph Eckert, Jorgen Sandman, and Andreas Huber and used and recommended by The European Pocket Billiard Federation and The World Pool-Billiard Association. It includes the official WPA Playing Ability Test (PAT) for advanced beginners to intermediate players. Ever wonder how you really rank in playing ability? The PAT section of this book will clear that up. It is a system to assess your skills on the basis of exercises evaluated. The rest of this 64 page workbook contains exercises and training games to record your personal performances and help prepare you to take the International Pool Playing Ability Test for LEVEL 1.

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IPAT WORKBOOK: LEVEL 2 - INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED IPAT WORKBOOK: LEVEL 2 - INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED

This ring-bound workbook includes the official World Pool-Billiard Association Playing Ability Test for intermediate players. At 71 pages this is more advanced than the first Pool Billiard Workout and is well organized and designed. The second half is devoted to Technique Training and will help you put together effective short, mid, and long term training programs. There are additional exercises and training games to record your personal performances and help prepare you to take the International Playing Ability Test for LEVEL 2.

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MASTERING POOL - VOLUME 1 – BEGINNER LEVEL MASTERING POOL - VOLUME 1 – BEGINNER LEVEL

LAST ONE! NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM THE PUBLISHER! This instructional DVD from Mika Immonen is directed specifically towards casual players. Rich with 3D animated diagrams, 14 exclusive lessons and over 35 minutes of special features, it creates an enjoyable experience that will change your game forever. Sections on: Selecting a Cue, Terminology, Rules for 8-ball, 9-ball & 10-ball, Stance, Bridge, Stroke, Grip, Aiming Systems- Part 1 & 2, Kicking & Banking – Part 1 & 2, Cue-Ball Control, and The Tangent Line. Includes 12 full games with shot-by-shot commentary by Mika. Widescreen Format – 85 Minutes. LAST ONE! NO LONGER AVAILABLE FROM THE PUBLISHER!

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MODERN POOL MODERN POOL

ONLY FOUR LEFT! Written by famed European player and teacher Ralph Eckert, this first-rate publication. has 320 pages and over 340 illustrations. There are four sections and the last one, The Program, is over 200 pages long and covers training, technique, and tactics. Even the best players will find some value here. Major parts include: Aiming, Influencing the Cue Ball, Shots and Concepts, Position Drills, Bank Shot Drills, Theoretical Game Sequences, The Cushion Game, and about 80 pages on Critical Shots. Written from a European point of view, (it is in English!) you'll find ideas presented in a fresh and different manner. World Champion, Hohmann says: "In professional tournaments against the world’s best players, I still use his principles." It's very expensive to ship books from Europe, so get one while you can! ONLY FOUR LEFT!

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Official WPA Billiard Rules for 8-Ball and 10-Ball DVD Official WPA Billiard Rules for 8-Ball and 10-Ball DVD

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.

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Official WPA Billiard Rules for 9-Ball and Straight Pool - DVD Official WPA Billiard Rules for 9-Ball and Straight Pool - DVD

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.

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PLAY LONG - FINISH STRONG PLAY LONG - FINISH STRONG

In his 25 years as a Professional Trainer, Edward Cabrera's comprehensive knowledge has made him one of the most sought after personal fitness trainers in the industry. In this fully authored DVD he addresses the body stress points related to the game of pool and leads you through a series of 15 Low Impact Exercises designed to elevate you to a new level of Strength, Balance, and Endurance. You will play better because you are functioning better! There is an under-the-radar movement in pool to play better by being in better shape and a lot of players are putting attention on their physical fitness. Don't be the last one to get your own Personal Fitness Trainer.

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POOL LESSON WITH JERRY BRIESATH POOL LESSON WITH JERRY BRIESATH

This 3-DVD set is from Jerry Briesath, considered by many to be the “dean of pool instructors.” He has taught many of the game’s top players and was instrumental in starting the BCA instructor program. In the more than 4 hours of instruction and 50 plus topics on this set, you will learn the same techniques he teaches the pros: The Fundamentals - Stance, grip, bridge, stroke, break and aim. Managing the Cue ball - Spin, tangent lines, speed trade-off, position. Banking and Kicking - Making it all make sense. Drills - Fun games and simple tricks to quickly improve your game. Fixes - How to fix the flaws that cost you games.

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POWERFUL POOL - COMPLETE SET OF ALL 3 DVDs POWERFUL POOL - COMPLETE SET OF ALL 3 DVDs

ONLY A FEW SETS AVAILABLE! In this 3-DVD set, professional player Max Eberle opens up his treasure chest of hard-earned knowledge, including precise body mechanics, timing, and the training that is required to play pool with both consistency and results. There is one thing all great pool players have in common and that is excellent fundamentals. Max's focus throughout this DVD set remains on the Seven Primary Skills and he takes them, and you, to a world class level. Super solid stance, Feet set-up, Body direction, Arm alignment, Distance from cue ball, Stroke freedom, Super stroke, Center ball skill, Pure stroke, Eagle eye aim, Power spot, Mosconi method, Deflection correction, Sudden stop, Fantastic follow, Eye/stroke timing, Motivation and more.

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PRO SKILL DRILLS VOL 7 COMBO - BOOT CAMP PRO SKILL DRILLS VOL 7 COMBO - BOOT CAMP

Pro Skill Drills Vol 7 Combo - Book and 2-DVD set - Boot Camp

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ROCKET’S SCIENCE ROCKET’S SCIENCE

NEW! - This DVD by “Rocket” Rodney Morris, Pool’s latest inductee into the BCA Hall of Fame has nearly three hours of content. Rodney is a certified champion, taking titles in the US Open 9-Ball, US Open 10-Ball, World Cup of Pool, and more. With so many years of playing pool at the top level under his belt, you will learn a lot. Rodney starts with an intro and moves on to 8 Ball, 9 Ball, 10 Ball, Aiming, Breaking, Bridges, Jumping, Masse, Kicking, and Positional Shots. He wraps it up with a Question and Answer section, a few cool Road Stories and a What’s in the Case section. Rodney is well known for his calm, friendly demeanor and his powerful, rocket-like game. You can definitely learn something from this DVD that will improve your game.

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