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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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*Precision Pool Drills *Precision Pool Drills

Subtitled "Developing a Champion's Stroke," this DVD was put together by ESPN World Champion CJ Wiley. No hype, just a series of drills that you can use to put power, accuracy and consistency into your game, with an emphasis on consistency. Demonstrated by CJ, these drills are systematically designed to improve your stroke and overall fundamentals quickly and effectively. Practice his step by step explanations and demonstrations of these powerful drills and you will be on your way to a winning game.

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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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*VIDEO ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL PRACTICE *VIDEO ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL PRACTICE

This 5-DVD set has over 175 drills and challenges in 30 different categories to help you develop and track your progress. Fundamentals and Basic CB Control: aiming and cut shots, ghost-ball drill, speed control drills, stop, follow, and draw shot drills. Position Control and English: CB control drills, wagon wheel drills, target practice, position control drills, center of table and pocket cheating drills and more. Patterns and Safety Play: 9-ball and 8-ball progressive practice and pattern drills, lateral-hide and angled-hide safety drills and more. Banks, Kicks, and Advanced Shots: multi-rail kick drills, plus system, cross-side and cross-corner banks, jacked-up shots, jump shot and massé drills. Challenges and Games: playing the ghost, 9-ball points rating drill. RETAIL - $134.95 - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL - $124.95

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ADVANCED FUNDAMENTALS ADVANCED FUNDAMENTALS

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 (BK11)

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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 PRICE - $23.95

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ALL FOUR IPAT WORKBOOKS ALL FOUR IPAT WORKBOOKS

This group contains all four of the IPAT workbooks recommended by The World Pool-Billiard Association. Each one includes the International Pool Playing Ability Test (IPAT) for the respective level. The Start Level workbook is for beginners. The Level One Workbook is for advanced beginners to intermediate players. Number Two is for Intermediate to Advanced player and the Level Three book is for Advanced to World-Class Players. This group saves you $18.

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ALL THREE IPAT DVDS ALL THREE IPAT DVDS

This group contains all three of the International Pool Ability DVDs. The first DVD is Level One which is for beginners and players up through the regional league level. The Level Two DVD is for intermediate to advanced players and offers a challenging training program to bring your basic skills to a higher level. Level Three is for expert players and anyone interested in the fine details of world-class technique. All three contain the prep work and the IPAT test for the corresponding level. The group price saves you $22.

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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

This book by BCA Master Instructor Tom Simpson is a compilation of 15 years of his best articles. It is spiral-bound, 8.5" by 11" and about 132 pages. This book contains 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 well-known for his National Billiard Academy clinics.

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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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BILLIARD UNIVERSITY DVD SERIES BILLIARD UNIVERSITY DVD SERIES

The main sections of this 3-DVD set are Basics, Fundamentals (with Exam 1) and Skills (with Exam 2.) The topics covered include technique, aiming systems, cue ball control, powerful breaking, strategies, pre-shot routine, stance, and stroke. Also covered are cue-ball control concepts in detail, Kick and bank shot aiming, the break shot, pattern play and specialty shots. Includes advice, guidance, and hot tips on how to practice and learn. Each of the two exams are demonstrated and explained in detail with instruction, hot tips, and examples on how to do well. Three hours of content. ONLY TWO LEFT!

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BILLIARDS INSIDE SECRETS DVD BILLIARDS INSIDE SECRETS DVD

Especially designed for the intermediate and advanced player, CJ Wiley guides you through his systematic approach to playing and developing your own unique style to perform at your very best. Hand Connection & Alignment, Pre-Shot Routine, The Connection System, Developing an Athletic Grip, Establishing Hand Alignment, Planes of the Stroke, Feet Placement, Connecting Fitness to the Game, Three Part Pocket System, Feeling Finesse in Your Fingers, Precision Practice Strokes, Pro Alignment, Self Hypnosis, Inner Game Techniques, Developing Touch and Cue Ball Feedback, Practice Drills, Concentrating On and Off the Table, and more.

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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 - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL - $24.95 SAVE $10

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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 - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL - $24.95 - SAVE $5

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CJ WILEY'S MASTER COLLECTION CJ WILEY'S MASTER COLLECTION

Eight videos on six DVDs: Ultimate Pool Secrets - CJ describes each step in his unique pre-shot routine. Inside Billiards Secrets - Hand Connection & Alignment, Planes of the Stroke, Pro Alignment and a lot more. Touch of Inside - Blending the calculations you make on each shot – speed control, shot angle, and cue ball target – into one routine. Banking Secrets - An effective Banking System. The Million Dollar Shot - Earl Strickland ran 11 racks and won a million dollars. How he trained, the legal battles that followed and eye witness accounts. The Million Dollar Challenge - Strickland and Wiley battle it out in the Semi-Finals and Finals of the same tournament.

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DON FEENEY DVD COLLECTION DON FEENEY DVD COLLECTION

This group of eight DVDs contains: Sighting & Aiming, The Diamond System, Stroking & Advanced Cueing Techniques, Problems with Cue & Object Ball Behavior, Problems & Uses of English in Position Play, Systems and Theories for One & Two Rail Banks & Kicks, Winning Strategies for 8-Ball & 9-Ball, and Advanced Practice Drills. Save over $50 from the combined individual prices!

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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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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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KIDS: LEARN TO PLAY POOL KIDS: LEARN TO PLAY POOL

This is a fun entry into the world of pool books. By Dawn Hopkins, a well-known WPBA player and TV commentator, this colorful 72 page hardcover book is sure to bring some younger folks into the game. Every page is full color and packed with fun graphics and photographs. It covers everything from Stance to Etiquette, from English 101 to Trick Shots, and from Banks to The Break. It's a great book for kids up to about 12 years.

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KINISTER FUNDAMENTALS & STROKE COMBO KINISTER FUNDAMENTALS & STROKE COMBO

This group of two DVDs from Bert Kinister are dedicated to technique. Advanced Fundamentals is on upper body and cue stick alignment and The Mighty X is focused on refining your stroke. If you do the work in these two videos you will gain considerably more consistency. In The Mighty X, Bert recommends drawing lines on the cloth of your table, but you can get by with using removable spots.

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

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.

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MASTERING POOL - VOLUME 2 – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL MASTERING POOL - VOLUME 2 – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

This DVD from Mika Immonen is designed for casual and league players. Rich with 3D animated diagrams, 14 exclusive lessons and special features, ii will raise your pool game to a new level. Sections are: The Tangent Line, Part 2, Cue-Ball Control, Part 2 & 3, Speed Control, Angle of Approach, Kicking & Banking, Part 3, 4 & 5, The Break Shot, Positional Shots, Part 1, Carom Shots, Jump Shots, Playing Safeties, Part 1. It includes 12 full games with shot-by-shot commentary by Mika. Widescreen Format, 88 Minutes.

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MASTERING POOL - VOLUME 3 – ADVANCED LEVEL MASTERING POOL - VOLUME 3 – ADVANCED LEVEL

This DVD from Mika Immonen uncovers advanced aspects of the game that are known only to the pros. Rich with 3D animation, 14 exclusive lessons and special features, it will give you a definitive advantage over your opponents. Included sections are: Positional Shots, Part 2 & 3, Advanced Shot Making, Part 1 & 2, Cue-Ball Control, Part 4, Throw & Transferred English, Playing Conditions, Kicking & Banking, Part 6, 7 & 8, Playing Safeties, Part 2 & 3, Running an 8-ball Table, and Running a 9-ball Table. It includes 12 full games with shot-by-shot commentary by Mika. Widescreen - 87 Minutes. $29.95 (MIK3)

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MODERN POOL MODERN POOL

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, 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."

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