I've had Byrne's original "Standard" book since it was published in the late 70s and I was a student at the U of I, and don't read much pool (although I did pick up Dr. Dave's book a few years ago). Both are excellent, of course.
I decided to treat myself to Jerry's dvd set (via his flash drive option) and Wilson's "Play Great Pool". It's interesting to see things presented in different ways, even if a lot may seem to be the same. Briesath's way of explaining things is so natural and unassuming and some really good stuff in there (maybe old hat to the experts out there, but plenty for someone like me to still learn). Easy to see why anyone would enjoy a session with him for instruction.
I haven't gotten through all of it in depth and it will take time, but from the few hours I've spent so far with each (and I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir) - I'm really impressed.
No doubt plenty out there in the latest and greatest but some relatively older resources are still viable, at least to this home basement pool dweller.
I decided to treat myself to Jerry's dvd set (via his flash drive option) and Wilson's "Play Great Pool". It's interesting to see things presented in different ways, even if a lot may seem to be the same. Briesath's way of explaining things is so natural and unassuming and some really good stuff in there (maybe old hat to the experts out there, but plenty for someone like me to still learn). Easy to see why anyone would enjoy a session with him for instruction.
I haven't gotten through all of it in depth and it will take time, but from the few hours I've spent so far with each (and I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir) - I'm really impressed.
No doubt plenty out there in the latest and greatest but some relatively older resources are still viable, at least to this home basement pool dweller.
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