Instructional Videos

mr5994

mr5994

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I've been playing pool off and on for the past 15 years. In the local leagues, I've done alright, but I am ready to take my game to the next level. I've got most of the books...byrnes, capelle, martin, etc. But I'd also like to try an instructional video. My pool table is right next to a TV in my basement, so it is the perfect setup to watch and then execute a shot.

I've found this set of videos on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-POOL-BILLIA...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439f507597


And I am a big fan of Dr Dave's site so I would imagine the videos are excellent as well:
http://dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/

Does anyone have experience with these or others?
 
Big negative on the ebay item. I'll let others fill you in on that drama.

Dr Dave is the man, though. You can learn a ton from him.

Other good videos include Grady Matthew videos for one pocket or straight pool, Freddie the Beard has videos on banking, Rempe's straight pool videos are excellent, Buddy Hall has some nine ball stuff, and any Accu-Stats player review match is always very instructional.
 
I recommend you check out some Bert Kinister videos, they helped me with learning several "tricks" for shots. Videos 55 and 56 especially and the 60 min workout.

And although I have not seen the whole videos, the short clips from the new Mika Immonen videos look very good.
 
Is there still a way to get Bert Kinsister's videos? I went to his website and now you have to pay a membership fee to watch the videos on your computer. The cheapest is $150 per month!

I would really like to get his 60 minute workout video.
 
mr5994 said:
....And I am a big fan of Dr Dave's site so I would imagine the videos are excellent as well:
http://dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/

Does anyone have experience with these or others?
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Having a little bit of a background in physics, and being perhaps one of a small number of people that reads his technical proofs, I was very fortunate that he sent me preview copies to sort of look over for issues and to get my impressions (not that I know as much as him, of course). Thus I've had the opportunity to view each of the DVDs around three or four times. In brief, I think I'd be very surprised if you didn't feel you got your moneys worth, and then some, and then maybe some more. (Other than receiving the videos, I don't have a stake.)

I like to get out of the house to shoot pool, but don't get enough table time such that I want to spend much of it practicing specifics. For me, the videos filled in many gaps which I've never absorbed in a structured and orderly way. After viewing just the first one of the series, I felt I could happily wile away many hours practicing the shots and positioning routes on a home table, if I had one. I had never felt any urge or motivation to do this before. I think the way the material is organized and presented is ideally suited to that. For additional inspiration, many of the shots are simply a delight to watch.

The videos don't cover in-depth game specific strategy, or stroke/stance, but that wasn't their purpose, as the title suggests. There is a rather large section devoted to safeties on Disc III, however.

Dr. Dave has unquestionably great articles and videos on his website, but if you should decide to go with this series, I think you'll still be pleasantly surprised at just how good it is. Although Dr. Dave did most of the work in terms of narration, editing, graphics, etc., his teaming up with Tom Ross was an inspired collaboration. You get Tom's professional level experience as an instructor (and it shows in his shooting), along with Dr. Dave's analytical and educational skills. That's a combination that's hard to beat.

Jim
 
The Pro Book Series Vol 1 by Bob Henning is very similar to Berts 60 minute workout. It condenses the shots to 16 and shows a makable range. The book that corresponds is a great tool to take to the table as it can be used to set the shots up to practice. Both are great. Bert also shows how to use those shots as he runs a bunch of tables using them.

http://www.bebobpublishing.com/mainindex.htm
 
The videos by Max Eberle are some of the best I've seen. Accent on fundamentals which imho is the cornerstone of instruction & many pros in all sports, Tiger included go back & review the flaws that have crept into their strokes.
 
for cue ball control and kick shots you should look up joe villapondo, his website is www.pooliq.net ask around he has a great name in the community and alot of players have benefited greatly from his knowledge
 
It's my opinion that if you want to improve your game, you should invest in slowly, building a library of pool instructional videos and books.

It's far easier to absorb and comprehend the information when you have plenty of time to dedicate to the video or books. When you slowly acquire the information, you maximize the benefit received as well as the pleasure of learning.

JoeyA
 
Thank you Jim. That is a very kind and flattering assessment of VEPS.

Regards,
Dave
Jal said:
mr5994 said:
....And I am a big fan of Dr Dave's site so I would imagine the videos are excellent as well:
http://dr-dave-billiards.com/veps
Click to expand...
Having a little bit of a background in physics, and being perhaps one of a small number of people that reads his technical proofs, I was very fortunate that he sent me preview copies to sort of look over for issues and to get my impressions (not that I know as much as him, of course). Thus I've had the opportunity to view each of the DVDs around three or four times. In brief, I think I'd be very surprised if you didn't feel you got your moneys worth, and then some, and then maybe some more. (Other than receiving the videos, I don't have a stake.)

I like to get out of the house to shoot pool, but don't get enough table time such that I want to spend much of it practicing specifics. For me, the videos filled in many gaps which I've never absorbed in a structured and orderly way. After viewing just the first one of the series, I felt I could happily wile away many hours practicing the shots and positioning routes on a home table, if I had one. I had never felt any urge or motivation to do this before. I think the way the material is organized and presented is ideally suited to that. For additional inspiration, many of the shots are simply a delight to watch.

The videos don't cover in-depth game specific strategy, or stroke/stance, but that wasn't their purpose, as the title suggests. There is a rather large section devoted to safeties on Disc III, however.

Dr. Dave has unquestionably great articles and videos on his website, but if you should decide to go with this series, I think you'll still be pleasantly surprised at just how good it is. Although Dr. Dave did most of the work in terms of narration, editing, graphics, etc., his teaming up with Tom Ross was an inspired collaboration. You get Tom's professional level experience as an instructor (and it shows in his shooting), along with Dr. Dave's analytical and educational skills. That's a combination that's hard to beat.

Jim
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pmata814 said:
Is there still a way to get Bert Kinsister's videos? I went to his website and now you have to pay a membership fee to watch the videos on your computer. The cheapest is $150 per month!

I would really like to get his 60 minute workout video.
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I think the site went up with the wrong prices. They've fixed it. It's $35/month for the basic plan, which is what he usually charges for a single DVD.

Hope that helps!
 
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