John Brumback's "Bank Pool Secrets of a World Champion"

[lfigueroa]

This is a jaw dropping DVD.

I don’t care what your game is -- 8ball, 9ball, banks, 1pocket, even 14.1 -- you would have to be insane to pass it up. On this DVD, John, in his very laid back, easy to understand manner describes various banks shots and techniques and then demonstrates them. One, two, and three railers; sides and corners. You get to see them from various angles and in slow motion. At first I thought the repeated views of the same shot would be an annoyance, but it actually works to great effect, saving you from endless rewinding and pausing so that you can observe everything from the cueing, to the stroke, to what happens to the OB, where it hits the rail, and what the CB does. There are also some drills and John also works his way through a couple of racks all the while explaining his thought process.

A couple of other aspects of the DVD I liked were that there are even a couple of times John misses a bank but then makes a quick adjustment and nails it. I thought that brought a very human quality to the proceedings, unlike other productions where -- surprise -- the guy on the screen never misses. The other aspect I liked was, that most of the shots have practical, real game situation applications. These are not exhibition shots -- they’re shots that come up all the time, that we’ve all seen, but cannot execute with consistency and John explains why. (Having said that, there are a couple of shots that will, at first glance, leave you a little incredulous.)

I wrote a long time ago about the benefits of playing and observing great players, likening it to the opportunity of watching a magician perform a magic trick over and over again right before your little peepers. And that’s what’s happening on this DVD. Yes, there are the bank shots and associated techniques, but for those so inclined, within this DVD there is also the opportunity to pick up on a couple of other techniques John does not specifically address, but are on display to the discerning viewer.

So that’s it. Buy it -- it is worth every penny. And I can promise you that it will pay for itself the next time a bank shot comes up in a money game, league play, or tournament.

Lou Figueroa

 

[Catch_A_Gear]

Thanks for the review Lou. John is good for the game and a nice person. I enjoy his comments and feedback here on az billiards.

 

["CaliRed".]

This is a jaw dropping DVD.

I don’t care what your game is -- 8ball, 9ball, banks, 1pocket, even 14.1 -- you would have to be insane to pass it up. On this DVD, John, in his very laid back, easy to understand manner describes various banks shots and techniques and then demonstrates them. One, two, and three railers; sides and corners. You get to see them from various angles and in slow motion. At first I thought the repeated views of the same shot would be an annoyance, but it actually works to great effect, saving you from endless rewinding and pausing so that you can observe everything from the cueing, to the stroke, to what happens to the OB, where it hits the rail, and what the CB does. There are also some drills and John also works his way through a couple of racks all the while explaining his thought process.

A couple of other aspects of the DVD I liked were that there are even a couple of times John misses a bank but then makes a quick adjustment and nails it. I thought that brought a very human quality to the proceedings, unlike other productions where -- surprise -- the guy on the screen never misses. The other aspect I liked was, that most of the shots have practical, real game situation applications. These are not exhibition shots -- they’re shots that come up all the time, that we’ve all seen, but cannot execute with consistency and John explains why. (Having said that, there are a couple of shots that will, at first glance, leave you a little incredulous.)

I wrote a long time ago about the benefits of playing and observing great players, likening it to the opportunity of watching a magician perform a magic trick over and over again right before your little peepers. And that’s what’s happening on this DVD. Yes, there are the bank shots and associated techniques, but for those so inclined, within this DVD there is also the opportunity to pick up on a couple of other techniques John does not specifically address, but are on display to the discerning viewer.

So that’s it. Buy it -- it is worth every penny. And I can promise you that it will play for itself the next time a bank shot comes up in a money game, league play, or tournament.

Lou Figueroa

What, are you getting into the review business now? Before digesting what you wrote, I need to know if you bought the DVD or was it given to you, and if you could, please describe your relationship with John or any of his immediate friends. John is a very nice guy, so everyone is a "bud", and that's ok, but do you break bread with him?

Lastly, in your last sentence, you use "play", did you mean "pay"? I can't say I remember any typo's from you in the past, so something is kind of fishy here:smile:

{the above post is meant to be humorous, using material culled from previous contentious threads you participated in. It is also very possible, it might not be funny, even in that context}

 

[MOJOE]

I could not agree with you more Lou.. I got way more value from this DVD than ANY of dozens of other videos I've purchase.. This one is a must have IMHO.. Nice review!

 

[bbb]

nice review
do agree alot of "pearls" in the dvd
i have it and learned alot
:thumbup:

 

[lfigueroa]

What, are you getting into the review business now? Before digesting what you wrote, I need to know if you bought the DVD or was it given to you, and if you could, please describe your relationship with John or any of his immediate friends. John is a very nice guy, so everyone is a "bud", and that's ok, but do you break bread with him?

Lastly, in your last sentence, you use "play", did you mean "pay"? I can't say I remember any typo's from you in the past, so something is kind of fishy here:smile:

{the above post is meant to be humorous, using material culled from previous contentious threads you participated in. It is also very possible, it might not be funny, even in that context}

CaliRed, I think, in half a dozen years here, I've done three... maybe four reviews.

And, as I mentioned in my DCC trip report, I bought the DVD directly from John for $49.95. John wanted to know if I wanted my nickel change

My relationship with John is that a few years ago I drew him in two 1pocket tournaments, back-to-back, and he prevailed both times. As to breaking bread with him, I organized a dinner for the lads over at one pocket.org before last year's US 1Pocket Open, which he attended. Udder than that I have no relationship with him, his DVD producers, family, friends, or fellow Kentuckians.

Oh, and the "play" thing was a Freudian, I guess. I'll fix it for you.

Lou Figueroa

 

[Thunderball]

a peek via youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1cRe9nL2rk

 

[BarneyCalip]

Simply The Best


John’s DVD is the best DVD out there.

His explanation on the DVD is excellent, books don’t reveal the nuances of the techniques they describe.
You will not be disappointed and I guarantee that someone will use his techniques against you.

My banks have already improved a 100%, a lot has to do with confidence the video gave me.
If you believe then it will be so.

I need to save my money for a trip to Kentucky for some lessons.

John you are the “Simply the Best”……… Barney

 

[pt109]

CaliRed, I think, in half a dozen years here, I've done three... maybe four reviews.

And, as I mentioned in my DCC trip report, I bought the DVD directly from John for $49.95. John wanted to know if I wanted my nickel change

My relationship with John is that a few years ago I drew him in two 1pocket tournaments, back-to-back, and he prevailed both times. As to breaking bread with him, I organized a dinner for the lads over at one pocket.org before last year's US 1Pocket Open, which he attended. Udder than that I have no relationship with him, his DVD producers, family, friends, or fellow Kentuckians.

Oh, and the "play" thing was a Freudian, I guess. I'll fix it for you.

Lou Figueroa

Was that a 'Freudian slip stroke'?

I've met John Brumback long before he started getting acclaim....
..and he impressed me as a player and a person.

 

[metallicane]

I also thought it was terrific. And the fact that he would miss a shot and then adjust and make it helped understand even more. Great stuff.

 

[TheThaiger]

Was that a 'Freudian slip stroke'?

I've met John Brumback long before he started getting acclaim....
..and he impressed me as a player and a person.

He does seem a very nice fella but $50? Not ever, on a point of principle.

Only in pool.

 

[pt109]

He does seem a very nice fella but $50? Not ever, on a point of principle.

Only in pool.

Write him a check for it, Thaiger.....
...that's how banks work.
If it bounces, you can tell him "So do the rails."

 

[TheThaiger]

Write him a check for it, Thaiger.....
...that's how banks work.
If it bounces, you can tell him "So do the rails."

Seriously though - FIFTY dollars? :frown:

 

[MOJOE]

Seriously though - FIFTY dollars? :frown:

Yeah seriously, he priced it way too cheap.. His knowledge is worth way more than a mere $50!! Some folks squeak when they walk they are so tight.. YMMV

 

[pool101]

This is a jaw dropping DVD.

I don’t care what your game is -- 8ball, 9ball, banks, 1pocket, even 14.1 -- you would have to be insane to pass it up. On this DVD, John, in his very laid back, easy to understand manner describes various banks shots and techniques and then demonstrates them. One, two, and three railers; sides and corners. You get to see them from various angles and in slow motion. At first I thought the repeated views of the same shot would be an annoyance, but it actually works to great effect, saving you from endless rewinding and pausing so that you can observe everything from the cueing, to the stroke, to what happens to the OB, where it hits the rail, and what the CB does. There are also some drills and John also works his way through a couple of racks all the while explaining his thought process.

A couple of other aspects of the DVD I liked were that there are even a couple of times John misses a bank but then makes a quick adjustment and nails it. I thought that brought a very human quality to the proceedings, unlike other productions where -- surprise -- the guy on the screen never misses. The other aspect I liked was, that most of the shots have practical, real game situation applications. These are not exhibition shots -- they’re shots that come up all the time, that we’ve all seen, but cannot execute with consistency and John explains why. (Having said that, there are a couple of shots that will, at first glance, leave you a little incredulous.)

I wrote a long time ago about the benefits of playing and observing great players, likening it to the opportunity of watching a magician perform a magic trick over and over again right before your little peepers. And that’s what’s happening on this DVD. Yes, there are the bank shots and associated techniques, but for those so inclined, within this DVD there is also the opportunity to pick up on a couple of other techniques John does not specifically address, but are on display to the discerning viewer.

So that’s it. Buy it -- it is worth every penny. And I can promise you that it will pay for itself the next time a bank shot comes up in a money game, league play, or tournament.

Lou Figueroa

Thanks Lou, I am glad you liked it. It was great to work with John and I look forward to the next one.
Mark

 

[or1pkt]

Yeah seriously, he priced it way too cheap.. His knowledge is worth way more than a mere $50!! Some folks squeak when they walk they are so tight.. YMMV

Exactly Joe... I mean seriously 50 bucks...where else can you get 30 plus years of knowledge for 50 bucks... IT'S A STEAL in every way

People amaze me lol

 

["CaliRed".]

Seriously though - FIFTY dollars? :frown:

50 dollars is extremely cheap to learn from one of the best bankers that ever lived. Plus there hasn't been one person that took lessons from John that ever had anything to say, other then he was a excellent teacher and that they learned a lot.

I think you might be more suited to wait for some champion to find you and give you lessons for free.

I mean c'mon man... if you don't want to spend 50 bucks, don't spend it. I'm not understanding the desire to post in a thread that you aren't going to spend the money to buy the DVD.

It is what it is. It's 50 bucks. It's not going to change based upon any discussion here. It's 50 bucks. People that want it and don't have a issue parting with the money, will buy it, those that don't want to part with the money, will not buy it. Really not a lot to discuss, to me anyways.:smile:

It just seems like anymore any thread at all that's posted here, there are always the same people that are always *****ing about something. It doesn't matter what the thread is about, there are always a small group of people that come in, leave their negative comments and move onto the next thread.

Everyone has a opinion, and a forum is for sharing that, but when there is a trend that develops where a certain group of people are always knocking whatever the thread is about or finding some kind of negative opinion to express, it really gets old.

Whether you belong in that group, I don't know. You can probably answer that yourself. The last part of my post is not directed specifically at you, it's directed at the people that exhibit this strange behavior.

Anyways, if anyone wants to argue with me, I won't be responding, as I don't want to turn yet another positive thread into a pissing contest.

Some of people here need to run their posts by the negative sensor and ask themselves, what is their purpose of posting.

Have fun banking!!! Banks is a great game, I encourage anyone to give it a chance.:smile:

 

[Fast Lenny]

Scott Frost told me he got some very good info from the DVD, that is saying alot when he plays as good as he does. Looking forward to watching it myself. :smile:

 

[pool101]

He does seem a very nice fella but $50? Not ever, on a point of principle.

Only in pool.

There are DVDs out there for more $, and there are DVDs out there for less $, but this DVD is a great value at that price.
I understand your position, so don't buy it! Maybe someone who uses the knowledge gained from the DVD to beat you, will give you a lesson for $20.00, and if you play them for money they may give you several $20.00 lessons.

 

[pvc lou]

Ease up off the shameless marketing wudjya? there is no such think as a majic pill for bankink...so knock it off...

naysayer

This is a jaw dropping DVD.

I don’t care what your game is -- 8ball, 9ball, banks, 1pocket, even 14.1 -- you would have to be insane to pass it up. On this DVD, John, in his very laid back, easy to understand manner describes various banks shots and techniques and then demonstrates them. One, two, and three railers; sides and corners. You get to see them from various angles and in slow motion. At first I thought the repeated views of the same shot would be an annoyance, but it actually works to great effect, saving you from endless rewinding and pausing so that you can observe everything from the cueing, to the stroke, to what happens to the OB, where it hits the rail, and what the CB does. There are also some drills and John also works his way through a couple of racks all the while explaining his thought process.

A couple of other aspects of the DVD I liked were that there are even a couple of times John misses a bank but then makes a quick adjustment and nails it. I thought that brought a very human quality to the proceedings, unlike other productions where -- surprise -- the guy on the screen never misses. The other aspect I liked was, that most of the shots have practical, real game situation applications. These are not exhibition shots -- they’re shots that come up all the time, that we’ve all seen, but cannot execute with consistency and John explains why. (Having said that, there are a couple of shots that will, at first glance, leave you a little incredulous.)

I wrote a long time ago about the benefits of playing and observing great players, likening it to the opportunity of watching a magician perform a magic trick over and over again right before your little peepers. And that’s what’s happening on this DVD. Yes, there are the bank shots and associated techniques, but for those so inclined, within this DVD there is also the opportunity to pick up on a couple of other techniques John does not specifically address, but are on display to the discerning viewer.

So that’s it. Buy it -- it is worth every penny. And I can promise you that it will pay for itself the next time a bank shot comes up in a money game, league play, or tournament.

Lou Figueroa

(i'm sorry...i tried to hold back, but my weak little ego got the best of me)