Straight Pool Specific Learning Aids

DJSTEVEZ · Feb 28, 2018

Hi gang, I'm looking for some intructional books or DVDs on Straight Pool.
I specifically want to learn how to pattern out the rack.
I've watched Sigel do it with the commentators, well, commentating, but I sort of want something more along the lines of time honored rules & logic.

I'm certainly interested in how to prioritize which shots to execute/sink first and so on.
I understand the importance of the break-shot ball and the set-up ball to get there. What I'm looking for is how to get from the break-shot to the set-up ball (which, of course, leads to the next break-shot ball).

UPS just dropped off the Straight Pool Bible and it looks really promising.
Shout out to @G&M who is one of the books 2 authors.

bbb · Feb 28, 2018

http://www.bebobpublishing.com/category-s/110.htm
capelles 2 books and gradys dvd look promising to me

Bob Jewett · Feb 28, 2018

DJSTEVEZ said:
Hi gang, I'm looking for some intructional books or DVDs on Straight Pool.
I specifically want to learn how to pattern out the rack.
...

George Fels (in "Advanced Pool" ?) discusses various kinds of balls, which you have to deal with immediately, which you want to preserve and how to play by area.

Here is a video of Dallas West's explanation of a run of 100, introduced by Tom Kollins:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNaPXkRGN8

DJSTEVEZ · Feb 28, 2018

bbb said:
http://www.bebobpublishing.com/category-s/110.htm
capelles 2 books and gradys dvd look promising to me

Thank you! I was hoping to find something with Grady Matthews as he does such an outstanding job commentating the Sigel vs. Zuglan 1992 US Open Straight Pool match.

Bob Jewett said:
George Fels (in "Advanced Pool" ?) discusses various kinds of balls, which you have to deal with immediately, which you want to preserve and how to play by area.
Here is a video of Dallas West's explanation of a run of 100, introduced by Tom Kollins:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNaPXkRGN8

Thank you Bob!

gerard soriano · Feb 28, 2018

I think John Shmitts how I run the hundreds is very insightful
IMHO

Moet.1977 · Feb 28, 2018

I read.alot and books r great but maybe u should think about taking a lesson from Mike Sigel, there's people on AZ
who have an said he was great teacher. I think u could learn a lot that way.

Straightpool_99 · Feb 28, 2018

I suggest "Grady Mathews' Straight Pool Instructional

Break Shots & Key Balls"

Available on Accu-Stats. 5 dollars for a viewing, isn't too bad. I also made a series myself on the 14.1 forum about patterns about my experiences with pattern play. Some of the principles I discuss there are also discussed in the Grady video.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?428989&p=5583091#post5583091

alstl · Mar 1, 2018

Bob Jewett said:
George Fels (in "Advanced Pool" ?) discusses various kinds of balls, which you have to deal with immediately, which you want to preserve and how to play by area.

Here is a video of Dallas West's explanation of a run of 100, introduced by Tom Kollins:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zNaPXkRGN8

First time I've seen that video, thanks for posting. Interesting contrast in styles compared to a lot of today's top players.

14-1StraightMan · Mar 2, 2018

I put together an Instructional 14.1 video for the heck of it and I do believe it came out very well..... Give it a try... I always have said... if you learn one thing only from a book or a video. Then it was worth while..https://vimeo.com/31125261

Poolhall60561 · Mar 2, 2018

Mastering Pool by George Fels is a good resource

tim913 · Mar 2, 2018

14-1StraightMan said:
I put together an Instructional 14.1 video for the heck of it and I do believe it came out very well..... Give it a try... I always have said... if you learn one thing only from a book or a video. Then it was worth while..

Nice video....thanks!

StraightPoolIU · Mar 2, 2018

Play Your Best Straight Pool by Phil Capelle is a comprehensive book on the subject.

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Blackjack · Mar 2, 2018

14.1 Playlist

121 Free videos on 14.1 Continuous.

DJSTEVEZ · Mar 20, 2018

bbb said:
http://www.bebobpublishing.com/category-s/110.htm
capelles 2 books and gradys dvd look promising to me

Straightpool_99 said:
I suggest "Grady Mathews' Straight Pool Instructional Break Shots & Key Balls"
Available on Accu-Stats. 5 dollars for a viewing, isn't too bad. I also made a series myself on the 14.1 forum about patterns about my experiences with pattern play. Some of the principles I discuss there are also discussed in the Grady video.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?428989&p=5583091#post5583091

I ordered a copy of the Accu-stats video "Grady Matthews' Straight Pool Instructional"
It is simply the best Straight Pool video I've ever seen. Grady is clear, precise, and as always, no nonsense.
The video is clear, the audio is great and the pace is nice. He hits the nuances & the common possible scenarios. This is the real deal, A++.
If there's any downside, as I watched I felt sad that he's no longer with us. RIP Grady.
For $23.00, the ROI is amazing.

Moet.1977 said:
I read.alot and books r great but maybe u should think about taking a lesson from Mike Sigel, there's people on AZ
who have an said he was great teacher. I think u could learn a lot that way.

Interesting suggestion, LOL. I actually took a lesson a 7 hour lesson with him back in the late Spring of 2016. It was invaluable.
People can say what they want about Mike, he is an excellent instructor.
Here's the original post about my experience: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?p=5573677#post5573677

K2Kraze · Mar 20, 2018

Thank you (x10!), David, for your top-notch contributions to the game, sir, and sharing the link with the 14.1 materials for all of us here in AZB.

~ K.

Blackjack said:
14.1 Playlist

121 Free videos on 14.1 Continuous.

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Bob Jewett · Mar 30, 2018

Here is a recent run of 308 by Alex Lely that is very well commented and produced. Alex is also a very good instructor and has been known to give 14.1 clinics in the US.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt1sX0YBIE0

hang-the-9 · Mar 30, 2018

I recently watched a Jim Rempe video where he commentated on a run of 100 by him, it had quite a lot of information I found useful, but I can't say if there is anything new or better than the others you may have seen since I have not read or watched many straight pool instructional things.

PhilosopherKing · Mar 30, 2018

Alternate shot practice with someone who really knows the game.

crazysnake · Apr 1, 2018

Watch Mika, Thorsten, and Neils.

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sparkle84 · Apr 1, 2018

PhilosopherKing said:
Alternate shot practice with someone who really knows the game.

Absolutely the best way to learn this game. Unfortunately the people that really know the game are less and less with every passing year.

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