Bob Henning or the Monk
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I've read his book on 8 ball and to me the Monk seems a little extra self righteous
cbi1000 said:
Without even knowing Bob Hennings work I go out on a limb here and suggest you go with him. You can learn everything the Monk peddles by sitting on the floor and humming for a while...
never read the answer to a pool players dreams but bob hennin's stuff is really good. i own both the pro book books and the dvd set. i bought 2 of the monks videos and i didn't think they were worth the money. i bought 'em wheni first started and they helpd give me some ideas but when i watch 'em now it seems like wasted money
look what the magazines had to say
Bob is a great teacher in the game and rules of life. He is a true friend to myself and the sport we all love, He will provide you with all the information that you need to improve yourself. thanks bob
http://www.bebobpublishing.com/mainindex.htm
“If you are serious about becoming a top flight player, The Pro Book definitely belongs in your arsenal. Highly recommended.”
Pool & Billiard Magazine
“The Pro Book is an effort of the first magnitude. For those who aspire to succeed at the highest level, it is a steal at any price.”
The National Billiard News
“The Pro Book is recommended if you are dead serious about improving your game. If you are ready... you will not be disappointed.”
All About Pool
“If you want to find the highest level you can play to, this ‘complete training manual’ can be your foundation. The last part alone is worth the price.”
News & Cues
“The Pro Book is well-written and the material is absolutely new and worthwhile. You’ll get significantly more than your 50 bucks’ worth.” Billiards Digest
“A ton of good information...if you’re really intent on improving, even to the professional level, The Pro Book is a great place to start.”
The American Cueist
Bob is a great teacher in the game and rules of life. He is a true friend to myself and the sport we all love, He will provide you with all the information that you need to improve yourself. thanks bob
http://www.bebobpublishing.com/mainindex.htm
“If you are serious about becoming a top flight player, The Pro Book definitely belongs in your arsenal. Highly recommended.”
Pool & Billiard Magazine
“The Pro Book is an effort of the first magnitude. For those who aspire to succeed at the highest level, it is a steal at any price.”
The National Billiard News
“The Pro Book is recommended if you are dead serious about improving your game. If you are ready... you will not be disappointed.”
All About Pool
“If you want to find the highest level you can play to, this ‘complete training manual’ can be your foundation. The last part alone is worth the price.”
News & Cues
“The Pro Book is well-written and the material is absolutely new and worthwhile. You’ll get significantly more than your 50 bucks’ worth.” Billiards Digest
“A ton of good information...if you’re really intent on improving, even to the professional level, The Pro Book is a great place to start.”
The American Cueist
cbi1000 said:
A better suggestion would be for you to describe your current level of play. I am with everybody else in that the Monk's stuff not worth much and the pro book is quality stuff, but I think the pro book is only useful if you are a c+ or better player. If you are a c or d player, there are other options more suited to that level.
mthornto said:
Thats some good advice, and its right on. You can spend a bundle buying good thing that will not help you because they don't address your needs. Lots of advice here on the forum, where are you in your game and can you define your needs?
Mike
I will add to what mthornto and deadon said...don't underestimate the value of a lesson with a qualified instructor. Books and videos are great aids, but when was the last time you set one down on the table, and asked it "what am I doing wrong?" Tough to get a real answer there, whereas a good instructor can appraise your game immediately, and offer you valuable advice on what to do, and where to go to improve your game. Any instructor you decide on MUST use videotape, or don't even bother with them. I offer a satisfaction or no-pay guarantee to all of my students. For the record, I echo the same sentiments about Bob Henning and The Monk.
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
What's the difference between the "Pro Book" and the "Advance Pro Book"? Do they need to be read sequentially or can they be read separately?
And after reading and watching some material from the Monk, I would shy away from reading/watching anymore. To me, it wasn't that informative and contained a little too much promotion of himself and his other products.
And after reading and watching some material from the Monk, I would shy away from reading/watching anymore. To me, it wasn't that informative and contained a little too much promotion of himself and his other products.
Don't know too much about Bob Henning, but DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THE MONK.cbi1000 said:
Scott Lee said:
I absolutely agree with Scott. The Henning books are much better than the Monk. The Answer book is kind of goofy.
But I wish I had taken a lesson with Scott before learning how to do things from books. Scott has had a helluva time breaking me of some of my bad habits. Get a lesson before bad habits start to get ingrained. We all think we can figure it out ourselves, but you will save years of learning if you start out right.
just my 2 cents.
I've met and seen the Monk play at Tyngsboro Maxamillions after league when I first started three years ago (one year under my belt). He was friends with my team captian and the best shooter on my team. They both told me he's a nice guy, but he isn't that good. I watched him play (I had bought one of his tapes already), and was surprized that he missed so much. I wouldn't think he much better than an ave C player back then.
Bob is a Pro player, and I have seen and used some of his stuff. If you shoot well enough to use it, I would go with the pro book. The monk's stuff on banking I hear is good, but it has his name associated with it, so it's hard for me to buy...
Pete
Bob is a Pro player, and I have seen and used some of his stuff. If you shoot well enough to use it, I would go with the pro book. The monk's stuff on banking I hear is good, but it has his name associated with it, so it's hard for me to buy...
Pete
Bob Henning. Get the whole Pro Series; books and DVD's. His critical shot workout is basically the same as Bert's but he condensed them to 16 instead of 27 by showing the shot in a extended position instead of creating another shot. That is the CB's final position might end up at the far rail instead of the middle of the table
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I bought "The Four Strokes of Pool". I am Very disapointed. He spends so much time on talking about the journey of becoming a pool player, I see this as set up for You need to buy more tapes DVD's and books. That wasn't too bad, but when I evaluated his strokes ie "The Snap Back Draw" vs "The Follow thru Draw" strokes. I saw that he is cheating the pocket on the snap back to create a angle on the draw. He demos the shots but he doesn't show the specific technique differances. I think there is too much time and effort spent about you need to do this a million times if needed to get it....if you don't get it you didn't do it enough.
Just my .02
I bought a book by Phil Capelle "How to pratice Pool" I am still working with.
This is a EXCELLENT book!!
Just my .02
I bought a book by Phil Capelle "How to pratice Pool" I am still working with.
This is a EXCELLENT book!!
The names Bob Henning and The Monk should never even be placed in the same sentence. On one hand, you have sound knowledge and proven techniques from a solid player, and on the other hand, you have questionable (and I'm being kind) advice masquerading as the gospel from a player who can be described as average at best. When I lived in Western Massachussets in the late 80's and early 90's, I played The Monk (his real name is Tim something or the other) in some small weekly tourneys, and he was most unimpressive.
As noted in previous posts, however, Bob Henning's books are not for you if you are a C player or below. For a first instructional book, I highly recommend Phil Capelle's Play Your Best Pool or Robert Byrne's Byrne's Standard Book of Pool & Billiards.
As noted in previous posts, however, Bob Henning's books are not for you if you are a C player or below. For a first instructional book, I highly recommend Phil Capelle's Play Your Best Pool or Robert Byrne's Byrne's Standard Book of Pool & Billiards.