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**  THE PRO BOOK ** THE PRO BOOK

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

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**  THE PRO BOOK DVD SERIES ** THE PRO BOOK DVD SERIES

This 4-DVD set is based on the reference training section of the Pro Book and is a complete training system for developing and maintaining advanced table skills. The Sweet Sixteen: build and strengthen your skill and open up your “A” game by mastering the 16 root shots and the 14 primary extended shots. The Outer Limits: discover the limits of each shot and pick the right one for each task. Eliminate shot selection doubt by mastering the boundary and extended boundary shots. It's Hammer Time: learn the principles of safety play. Practice the 16 root safeties and kick safeties and win more matches. The Great Escape: learn the strategic kicking zones and stop giving up ball-in-hand, learn the strategic bank shots and the “hard to judge” banks. Get out more often. RETAIL - $134.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $107.95

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** THE ADVANCED PRO BOOK ** THE ADVANCED PRO BOOK

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.
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** THE ADVANCED PRO BOOK DVD SERIES ** THE ADVANCED PRO BOOK DVD SERIES

This 4-DVD set is based on the on-the-table training section of The Advanced Pro Book. All shots are demonstrated and explained. Pro Shots: covers aggressive reference training shots. Becoming skilled with these is crucial and understanding the principles behind them will help you lock them into memory. Advanced Safety Play: addresses the important concepts that make for powerful safeties. Pro level safeties and front game situations are demonstrated. Advanced Kicking: is absolutely vital for winning at higher levels and working with the APB kicking maps will bring certainty to your game that is beyond systems. Advanced Banking: working with the APB banking maps will will add powerful tools to your ability to run out and to play safe. RETAIL - $134.95 - BEBOB SPECIAL - $107.95

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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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**ONLY KICKS DVD **ONLY KICKS DVD

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

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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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*CAPELLE'S COLUMNS - VOLUME II *CAPELLE'S COLUMNS - VOLUME II

NEW TITLE! This new book is a collection of Phil Capelle's final 48 columns for Pool & Billiard Magazine that ran from 2017 to 2021. These articles include the results of his massive research project into the intricacies of high level pool, which began in 2011. They are arranged in order, but you can find instruction on specific topics in the detailed table of contents and in the cross-reference. There are gems in this new work from Capelle and you will be happy to have it in your pool library.

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*SIX WORDS TO POOL GREATNESS *SIX WORDS TO POOL GREATNESS

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.

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ALMOST ALL I KNOW ALMOST ALL I KNOW

ALL GONE. DO NOT ORDER THIS TITLE UNTIL THIS MESSAGE IS REMOVED!! This five-hour, three-DVD set is the last contribution from Jimmy Reid who passed away in late 2016. It starts with a two-hour treasure trove of diamond systems used for kicking, banking and position: Long rail, cross side, cross corner, Plus 2 systems for short rail kicking, and a Zero 3 rail system. Three hours are then dedicated to Question and Answer situations on 9 Ball, Bank Pool One Pocket and 8-Ball. You will learn Jimmy’s 'Rules of Thumb' and patterns and strategies for all four games. You will learn the questions to ask yourself every inning, when it's your turn at the table until it's no longer your turn. Incorporated over and over in practice they will teach you how to find the correct shot for the situation at hand and provide you with positive feedback and confidence. ALL GONE. DO NOT ORDER THIS TITLE UNTIL THIS MESSAGE IS REMOVED!!

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APPLETON VS HOHMANN - 2014 ALL STAR 8-BALL APPLETON VS HOHMANN - 2014 ALL STAR 8-BALL

The top finishers from the previous “Make It Happen” events were invited back to compete in 14.1, One Pocket, 8-Ball and 9-Ball. This 8-Ball match between Darren Appleton and Thorsten Hohmann was the first to get to the hill and was filled with suspense, exhilaration and drama. After 147 minutes and a score of 10-9, only Appleton was standing. Bill Incardona and Danny D. commentate.

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BCA POOL LEAGUE RULE BOOK - 2008-2009 BCA POOL LEAGUE RULE BOOK - 2008-2009

This 105 page book was widely considered to be the most advanced and workable set of rules in the sport and used by the BCA Pool League and dual-sanctioned leagues of the ACS and VNEA. There are sections on: Equipment Specifications, Definitions and Diagrams, General Rules, Rules for 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, One Pocket, 14.1 Continuous, Bank Pool, Wheelchair pool, Referees, Applied Rulings and more. Mike Shamos says, "The official rules of the BCAPL are the most extensive set of rules in history.” $5.95 (BCAR)

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BEAT PEOPLE WITH A STICK BEAT PEOPLE WITH A STICK

NOW IN THE COLLECTIBLE MARKET ! - 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. ONLY FIVE ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE.

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BREAK & RUN DVD BOX SET BREAK & RUN DVD BOX SET

PUBLISHER IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND WE ARE OUT OF INVENTORY! DO NOT ORDER! This 3-disc set is geared towards advanced and expert level players. Featuring 13 of the world's top players, it includes: Advanced Fundamentals by Rodney Morris, 8-Ball Breaking & Strategy by Karl Boyes, 9-Ball Breaking & Strategy by Mika Immonen, 10-Ball Breaking & Strategy by Darren Appleton, Kicking & Banking by Alex Pagulayan, and Pattern Play & Cue Ball Control by Raj Hundal. Earl Strickland, Chris Melling, Donny Mills, Jayson Shaw, Dennis Hatch, John Morra, and Jason Klatt fill out the group with Offensive and Defensive Pattern Racking, Reading Racks, Advanced Position play and 13 runouts with instruction. With 11 World Championships and 11 U.S. Open titles, there is no better group of players from whom to learn. PUBLISHER IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND WE ARE OUT OF INVENTORY! DO NOT ORDER!

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BUILDING THE INTERIOR OF THE STAR BUILDING THE INTERIOR OF THE STAR

ORDER NOW! ONLY FOUR LEFT! This is the third video of Bert Kinister’s fantastic 4-disk set. The Star Patterns are a set of drills that will bring your run out rate way up if you do the work. This DVD expands on Using the 6 Pointed Star and needs to be worked successfully before you attempt the material in the final DVD ORDER NOW! ONLY FOUR LEFT!

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BUILDING THE POINTED STAR BUILDING THE POINTED STAR

ORDER NOW! ONLY THREE LEFT! This is the first video in the Star Patterns, a total of four videos from Bert Kinister. Certainly one of the best series of drills you can use to bring up your run out percentages, these DVDs need to be used in order as each one develops from the previous one. Spending a few hours with just this one will bring your game up. ORDER NOW! ONLY THREE LEFT!

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BUSTAMANTE VS STRICKLAND - 2014 ACCU-STATS 8-BALL BUSTAMANTE VS STRICKLAND - 2014 ACCU-STATS 8-BALL

In this race-to-ten “Make It Happen” 8-Ball match, Earl Strickland gave his all for 110 minutes before losing to Francisco Bustamante at the hill 10 to 9. On the way, though, Earl proved that nothing is safe as he cemented his shot-making dominance by delivering the undisputed, greatest shot of the series. Bill Incardona and Danny Diliberto comment throughout.

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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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CHAMPIONSHIP 8-BALL DVD CHAMPIONSHIP 8-BALL DVD

In this Classic DVD Nick Varner clearly and explicitly guides the intermediate player through a variety of Eight Ball scenarios, from the beginning of the game to the end. He starts with the best positions for the break and then teaches how to determine which balls you should take. After the decision is made, Nick walks you through the patterns of play and the importance of being able to look ahead. Defensive strategies are also examined, as well as the rules. This is a Classic video and originally filmed in 1982 by camcorder. The content is great, but the production values are consistent with that era. Do not expect sharp resolution, etc.

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DEUEL VS ARCHER - 2012 ACCU-STATS 8-BALL DEUEL VS ARCHER - 2012 ACCU-STATS 8-BALL

In this “Make It Happen” round-robin event all six players were US Open Champions, still considered by many to be the most highly desired title to own. This 126 minute match features two of the three U.S. players, Corey Deuel and Johnny Archer, in a classic American showdown. It was nick and tuck all the way to the hill with Deuel pocketing the last 8-Ball to win 8 to 7. Commentary is by Bill Incardona and Geoff Conway.

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FAST & LOOSE IN THE ROCKIES (OUT OF STOCK) FAST & LOOSE IN THE ROCKIES (OUT OF STOCK)

Currently Out of Stock & (Maybe Out of Print) This 2-DVD set is a ‘must see’ contest between Efren “The Magician” Reyes and Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer at the height of their careers. Both players go on the offensive in this winner take all 9-Ball & 8-Ball challenge match. After shooting safeties for a couple of games, they bust loose and hit you with 2 hours and 40 minutes of the most go-for-it, pocket splitting, position playing, perfect run-out pool you’ve ever seen! Set in the beautiful Foundry Billiard Club in Boulder, Colorado, pool legend Bill “Weenie Beenie” Staton and trick shot champion Paul Gerni commentate and predict plays with uncanny accuracy. Their combined knowledge about the sport would fill volumes. $24 (FAL)

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GRADY ON POOL - 4 DVDS GRADY ON POOL - 4 DVDS

This is a four DVD set titled "Grady Mathews on Pool." The DVDs are packaged in one album and the material is relative to all POOL games. The four DVDs included in this set are: The Advanced Principles of Pool & Billiards (a Classic video), The Finer Points of Pool (a Classic video), The Finer Points of Banking & Safety Play (a Classic video), and Sixteen Steps.
For more information on any of these DVDs, please go to the Grady Mathews section via "Shop by Author."

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GRIFFIS VS REYES - ACCU-STATS 2001 8-BALL GRIFFIS VS REYES - ACCU-STATS 2001 8-BALL

Roger Griffis played run out pool all week long at this six-player invitational event. His scores in the 8-Ball round robin were impressive and saw him going into the last day of the tourney with four wins and zero losses. This 106 minute DVD is his first match with Efren Reyes which he played with text book precision and won 8-6. The professional booth analysis is from Bill Incardona and Tony Annigoni.

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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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LEGENDS INSTRUCTIONAL DVD - EIGHT BALL LEGENDS INSTRUCTIONAL DVD - EIGHT BALL

Improve your skill and take your Eight Ball game to the next level with “The Rifleman” and “The Kentucky Colonel.” Nick Varner and Buddy Hall have mastered the game of Eight Ball and played it at the highest levels. This DVD is over two hours long and features professional insights on the game to help you win more often. You’ll learn, step by step, the thought process, pattern play, shot selection, specialty shots and technique you need know to play great Eight Ball.

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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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NEW STANDARD BOOK OF POOL & BILLIARDS NEW STANDARD BOOK OF POOL & BILLIARDS

This new edition of Robert Byrne's classic book contains keys to winning eight-ball, strategy on nine-ball, and collecting billiard memorabilia. A comprehensive, clearly diagrammed manual for novices and experienced players alike. Breaking the mold for pool books when it first came out, a lot of now great players were very happy to see it. ALMOST HALF OF THIS 400 PAGE BOOK IS DEVOTED TO THREE-CUSHION BILLIARDS.

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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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ORCULLO VS VAN BOENING - 2014 ALL STAR 8-BALL ORCULLO VS VAN BOENING - 2014 ALL STAR 8-BALL

In this All Star 8-Ball match Dennis Orcullo and Shane Van Boening both showed championship speed, but it was clearly Orcullo’s turn to shine. With a relatively short match time of 88 minutes and an almost full score of 10-8, you would suspect that there might be some great run-out pool and you’d be right! There’s also insightful commentary from Bill Incardona and Thorsten Hohmann.

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