Here is Billiard Review's review of the International Playing Ability Test.
You can find the review with pictures at
http://billiardreview.net/Instructionals/IPAT.html
International Playing Ability Test (IPAT):
The IPAT program is an asset to any level of pool player. The DVD and book combo start at the beginner stage and work all the way up to advanced. All of the IPAT books are spiral bound so that they may be laid flat on a table. The DVDs are professionally shot and have a clear image. The shots are demonstrated clearly on the DVD and portrayed clearly in the book with graphics. The DVD is recorded in German, but offers an English voice-over option. Unfortunately you can still hear German, but the volume is lowered a bit. It is still perfectly understandable. This program allows you to see how you rank among other shooters, but it also allows you to improve on your weak spots. There is no doubt that following the IPAT program will increase your skill level.
IPAT-Start Workbook:
The IPAT-Start Workbook is the first step in the International Playing Ability Test (IPAT) series, and is intended for beginners to advanced beginners in the sport of billiards. The Workbook contains exercises and approaches beginning with the most basic fundamental shots, testing the user on ten different aspects to the game... and you can record your personal progress throughout self-tests.
Features:- 61 page, ringed workbook- Playing Ability Test- Technique Training- Practice Games- Sandman's 14.1 Continuous- Sandman's 9-Ball- Sandman's Kitchen Area Pool- Epilogue
The IPAT-Start Workbook clearly explains the table diagrams used throughout the IPAT series. This workbook contains the most fundamental shots for beginning players to execute. The shots get increasingly more difficult as the player advances through the IPAT series.
IPAT-Level 1 DVD & Workbook:
This LEVEL 1 DVD is for advanced beginners, as well as for enthusiasts whose progress has stalled. Learn the basics, such as aiming, improving the quality of your stroke (draw shots and follow shots), big position playing, and more. DVD
Features:- 2 hours and 25 minutes- English Voice Over Option- 18 Chapters- Posture- Stroke- Speed Drill- Straight Drill- Follow Drill- Draw Drill- Ghost Ball- Small Position Drill 1+2- Kiss Shot Tangent- Big Position Drill 1- Big Position Drill 2- Frozen Balls- Frozen Rail Drill 1- Frozen Rail Drill 2- Endless Position Drill- Standard Balls- 9-Ball Situation- Additional Exercises
Workbook Features:- 64 page, ring workbook- PAT 1 Tests- Training Games- Equal Offense- Bowlliard- Progressive X-Ball
The IPAT-1 Workbook & DVD goes over PAT 1 tests that target the skills of an advanced beginner to intermediate player. Practicing these tests and working on problem shots will overcome the 'plateau' effect that many pool players face.
IPAT-Level 2 DVD & Workbook:
This LEVEL 2 Workbook, companion to the Level 2 DVD, is designed for advanced players, and is a challenging training program to bring your basic skills to a higher level through such exercises as speed drill, frozen rail drill, 9-Ball situation, and more.
DVD Features:- 2 hours and 40 minutes- English Voice Over Option- 17 Chapters- Speed Drill- Straight Drill- Follow Drill- Draw Drill- Small Position Drill 3- Effet Part 1- Small Position Drill 4- Big Position Drill 3- Effet Part 2- Big Position Drill 4- Effet Part 3- Frozen Rail Drill 3+4- Effet Part 4- Endless Position Drill- Standard Position Balls- 9-Ball Situation- Additional Exercises
Workbook Features:- 71 page, ring workbook- PAT 2 Tests- Training Games- Equal Offense- Bowlliard- Progressive X-Ball- Straight Pool Penalty Play- Straight 8-Ball- 9-Ball Break Stats Game
The IPAT-2 Workbook & DVD goes over PAT 2 tests that target the skills of an intermediate to advanced skilled player. Practicing these tests and working on problem shots will overcome the 'plateau' effect that many pool players face.
IPAT-Level 2 DVD & Workbook:
This LEVEL 3 is for expert players, and anyone interested in the fine details of world-class technique - such as stroke straightness, bankshot drill and many more. FREE Bonus Audio CD includes a discussion of the pschology of pool and an interview with World Champion Thorsten Hohmann.
DVD Features:- 2 hours and 46 minutes- English Voice Over Option- 17 Chapters- Stroke Straightness- Draw Shot Drill- Small Area Position 5- Small Area Position 6- Large Area Position 5- Large Area Position 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- Frozen Rail Drill 5- Frozen Rail Drill 6- Break- Safeties
Workbook Features:- 77 page, ring workbook- PAT 3 Tests- Training Games- Equal Offense- Bowlliard- Progressive X-Ball- Straight Pool Penalty Play with Safety Start- Bank Pool and Proposition One-Pocket- Straight 9-Ball- 9-Ball Break Stats Game- Fargo
The IPAT-2 Workbook & DVD goes over PAT 2 tests that target the skills of an intermediate to advanced skilled player.
You can find the review with pictures at
http://billiardreview.net/Instructionals/IPAT.html
International Playing Ability Test (IPAT):
The IPAT program is an asset to any level of pool player. The DVD and book combo start at the beginner stage and work all the way up to advanced. All of the IPAT books are spiral bound so that they may be laid flat on a table. The DVDs are professionally shot and have a clear image. The shots are demonstrated clearly on the DVD and portrayed clearly in the book with graphics. The DVD is recorded in German, but offers an English voice-over option. Unfortunately you can still hear German, but the volume is lowered a bit. It is still perfectly understandable. This program allows you to see how you rank among other shooters, but it also allows you to improve on your weak spots. There is no doubt that following the IPAT program will increase your skill level.
IPAT-Start Workbook:
The IPAT-Start Workbook is the first step in the International Playing Ability Test (IPAT) series, and is intended for beginners to advanced beginners in the sport of billiards. The Workbook contains exercises and approaches beginning with the most basic fundamental shots, testing the user on ten different aspects to the game... and you can record your personal progress throughout self-tests.
Features:- 61 page, ringed workbook- Playing Ability Test- Technique Training- Practice Games- Sandman's 14.1 Continuous- Sandman's 9-Ball- Sandman's Kitchen Area Pool- Epilogue
The IPAT-Start Workbook clearly explains the table diagrams used throughout the IPAT series. This workbook contains the most fundamental shots for beginning players to execute. The shots get increasingly more difficult as the player advances through the IPAT series.
IPAT-Level 1 DVD & Workbook:
This LEVEL 1 DVD is for advanced beginners, as well as for enthusiasts whose progress has stalled. Learn the basics, such as aiming, improving the quality of your stroke (draw shots and follow shots), big position playing, and more. DVD
Features:- 2 hours and 25 minutes- English Voice Over Option- 18 Chapters- Posture- Stroke- Speed Drill- Straight Drill- Follow Drill- Draw Drill- Ghost Ball- Small Position Drill 1+2- Kiss Shot Tangent- Big Position Drill 1- Big Position Drill 2- Frozen Balls- Frozen Rail Drill 1- Frozen Rail Drill 2- Endless Position Drill- Standard Balls- 9-Ball Situation- Additional Exercises
Workbook Features:- 64 page, ring workbook- PAT 1 Tests- Training Games- Equal Offense- Bowlliard- Progressive X-Ball
The IPAT-1 Workbook & DVD goes over PAT 1 tests that target the skills of an advanced beginner to intermediate player. Practicing these tests and working on problem shots will overcome the 'plateau' effect that many pool players face.
IPAT-Level 2 DVD & Workbook:
This LEVEL 2 Workbook, companion to the Level 2 DVD, is designed for advanced players, and is a challenging training program to bring your basic skills to a higher level through such exercises as speed drill, frozen rail drill, 9-Ball situation, and more.
DVD Features:- 2 hours and 40 minutes- English Voice Over Option- 17 Chapters- Speed Drill- Straight Drill- Follow Drill- Draw Drill- Small Position Drill 3- Effet Part 1- Small Position Drill 4- Big Position Drill 3- Effet Part 2- Big Position Drill 4- Effet Part 3- Frozen Rail Drill 3+4- Effet Part 4- Endless Position Drill- Standard Position Balls- 9-Ball Situation- Additional Exercises
Workbook Features:- 71 page, ring workbook- PAT 2 Tests- Training Games- Equal Offense- Bowlliard- Progressive X-Ball- Straight Pool Penalty Play- Straight 8-Ball- 9-Ball Break Stats Game
The IPAT-2 Workbook & DVD goes over PAT 2 tests that target the skills of an intermediate to advanced skilled player. Practicing these tests and working on problem shots will overcome the 'plateau' effect that many pool players face.
IPAT-Level 2 DVD & Workbook:
This LEVEL 3 is for expert players, and anyone interested in the fine details of world-class technique - such as stroke straightness, bankshot drill and many more. FREE Bonus Audio CD includes a discussion of the pschology of pool and an interview with World Champion Thorsten Hohmann.
DVD Features:- 2 hours and 46 minutes- English Voice Over Option- 17 Chapters- Stroke Straightness- Draw Shot Drill- Small Area Position 5- Small Area Position 6- Large Area Position 5- Large Area Position 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- Frozen Rail Drill 5- Frozen Rail Drill 6- Break- Safeties
Workbook Features:- 77 page, ring workbook- PAT 3 Tests- Training Games- Equal Offense- Bowlliard- Progressive X-Ball- Straight Pool Penalty Play with Safety Start- Bank Pool and Proposition One-Pocket- Straight 9-Ball- 9-Ball Break Stats Game- Fargo
The IPAT-2 Workbook & DVD goes over PAT 2 tests that target the skills of an intermediate to advanced skilled player.
