Pool Training Video

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Billiard Congress of America presents:

The Official How to Play Pool Right DVD

Learn from the Dean of BCA Master Instructors, Jerry Briesath as he reveals the fundamentals of:

Selecting a Cue
Stance
Grip
Bridge
Stroke
Aiming systems
Controlling the Cue Ball
Chalking
English
Practice Methods

Pool Training DVD

Megan Minerich DVD Training Series

Billiards: Improve Your Game


Vol. 1 Focus on Fundamentals	Vol. 2: Stroke Mechanics	Vol. 3: Applications & Practice Drills

Pool Training Books

	The AWARD WINNING Blue Book of Pool Cues by Brad Simpson. It features up-to-date biographical information, specifications, and pricing information on thousands of cues from today's top manufacturers to the legendary makers of the past. Pictures and prices are given for hundreds of vintage cues from: Adam, George Balabushka, Brunswick, Huebler, Harvey Martin, McDermott, Meucci, Palmer, Herman Rambow, Schon, Gus Szamboti, Viking, just to name a few. Total 912 pages.
	How to Play Pool Right - published by Billiard Congress of America An introduction to the game of pool with all the important basics and fundamentals to get you started with the game the right way.
	Official BCA Rule Book Settle disputes once and for all with the official rule book published by the Billiard Congress of America. It's full of rules, regulations and 25 different games. Includes information for beginners and the rules for pocket and carom games. 223 pages.
	The 99 Critical Shots in Pool : Everything You Need to Know to Learn and Master the Game by Ray Martin, Rosser Reeves, Harry Zelenko (Illustrator), Katherine McGlynn (Photographer) Taking a cue from the millions of younger Americans who have recently rediscovered pool, Times Books has revamped and redesigned this classic guide to the sport. Here's the low-down on how to play off the cushions, use the bridge, make curve shots, "Cheat the Pocket," finesse a "Double Kiss," and more. Photographs throughout.
	The Pro Book by BOb Henning Maximize your competitive performance with this complete training manual with chapters on the physical, mental, and emotional game of pool and putting it all together. Henning challenges the reader to spend 30 days with the book to dramatically: IMPROVE your ability to play using 130 reference shots, keyed into your memory by 16 primary shots. EXPAND your knowledge with reference safeties, kicks, kick safeties, banks and drills. DEEPEN your understanding of competition, your opponent, momentum, and your best game. REFINE your mental and physical strategies including shot selection and pre-shot routines. INCREASE your mastery of peak performance with nutrition, mental training, and conditioning. ORGANIZE your own personal training program for the physical, mental, and emotional games. 289 pages. DVD sets available
	A Mind for Pool : How to Master the Mental Game by Philip B. Capelle Author of the critically acclaimed "Play Your Best Pool" has followed up with "A Mind For Pool: How To Master The Mental Game" A comprehensive book on the mental game of pool. Covers tournament play, money play and many other aspects of the Mental Game of Pool.
	Play Your Best Pool; Secrets to Winning Eight Ball & Nine Ball for All Players by Philip B. Capelle "Play Your Best Pool definitely has my vote! Never have I seen a more complete, detailed and easy to read book on pool. I've looked for advice on my weak spots and found help. Thanks, Phil for your thorough job. God Bless." Robin Dodson, Two time World Nine Ball Champion
	Play Your Best 9 Ball Secrets to Winning Eight Ball & Nine Ball for All Players by Philip B. Capelle Over 140 show shots and safeties of top pros in tournament action. All diagrams are drawn perfectly to scale. ABC’s of Nine Ball Instruction is tailored to your current level of play using the ABC System for evaluating your game. The system helps you plot strategy and learn position play. The expanded table of contents will help experienced and new players alike to quickly locate the sections that cover the areas of their game that need work. Usefull Features: A section on the rules. A glossary of over 300 terms Tips throughout the book Guide to videos on Nine Ball. Where to play competitive Nine Ball
	Play Your Best Straight Pool by Philip B. Capelle Learn The Secrets Of Straight Pool The most comprehensive book on Straight Pool ever published. Designed for players of all levels of experience and skill. 355 Diagrams make learning fun and easy. 416 Big Pages New Players Guide identifies sections for newcomers to learn first

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Other Billiards Training Aids

The Ghostball Aim Trainer is simple to use and delivers powerful results! Through visual reinforcement, this hands-on product takes the confusion out of two of the most difficult aspects of the game: How & where to aim, and how to leave the cueball in position for your next shot. In easy to understand terms, you'll learn the Ghostball method of aiming, a highly accurate technique used by pros and master instructors. You'll see improvement immediately on cue shots, cueball control, position play and more. The visual nature of the Ghostball Aim Trainer trains your minds-eye to quickly see the aiming point, and to see where the cueball will go once it hits the object ball. This is called 'position play', and learning or mastering how to leave the cueball in position for your next shot can greatly enhance the fun you have playing pool. These and other topics are covered in a Lesson Booklet designed to guide you through basic to advanced level techniques at your own pace. Use the Ghostball Aim Trainer with Practice Balls and you'll see all around improvement right away - GUARANTEED! Practice Balls and The Ghostball Aim Trainer are Endorsed by Robert Byrne, Author Of The World's #1-Selling Pool Instructional Books & Videos

The Jim Rempe training ball set includes a 2-sided 2-1/4" training cue ball and an instructional booklet. The Jim Rempe Ball has a beginner and an advanced player side to assist you in your progress. The two unique ball patterns will help you see where to hit the cue ball for spin (English); develop a better stroke by teaching a more accurate delivery of your cue stick to the cue ball; and optimize the rebound angle on ball and cushion for a better position on the next shot. Learn from Jim "King James" Rempe!