the pro book DVD.........
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I am interested in this topic as well, considered ordering the book by itself, actually did order it but for some reason I never got charged for it hence it was never delivered, somebody out there is running around with my credit card number I guess, UG!!!! Anyway assuming the funds are still there after the con men sap my account I intend to order the book again and might consider the videos pending a review, anyone who has ordered and used the book AND DVD's your opinion would be greatly appreciated.
"The Pro Book"
I can mention the book, which I like.
Great tool, establishes 16 key drill shots to practice, boundaries right and left beyond which it isn't the best path, and extensions out to several rails. Common safeties, banks, various mental tips useful for competition (you are favored/he/even) advice, etc. This is not a book to passively read, this is a WORK book, take it to the table and practice it, you WILL get better. I did. Nothing like meeting one of those shots in competition you have mastered in focused practice sessions.
I presume the DVD would cover much the same material for those that like to watch and hear rather than read, but can't say for sure.
The book is well worth the ~$30 price and stays in my car for access during practice sessions.
I can mention the book, which I like.
Great tool, establishes 16 key drill shots to practice, boundaries right and left beyond which it isn't the best path, and extensions out to several rails. Common safeties, banks, various mental tips useful for competition (you are favored/he/even) advice, etc. This is not a book to passively read, this is a WORK book, take it to the table and practice it, you WILL get better. I did. Nothing like meeting one of those shots in competition you have mastered in focused practice sessions.
I presume the DVD would cover much the same material for those that like to watch and hear rather than read, but can't say for sure.
The book is well worth the ~$30 price and stays in my car for access during practice sessions.
I own the vhs tapes which i assume are the same as the dvd's. Personally, i wish i had just bought the book because i had the tapes to watch, but then i had to create my own diagrams of all the shots & drills so i could practice what he covered unless of course u have a tv & vcr by your pool table
I ended up re-creating the drawings on index cards, easier to keep in my case than a wad of photocopies. Still, the book illustrations are very explicit on exactly where to hit the cue for each shot, which is helpful.
I suspect the DVD/VHS could be useful in giving you a good sense of the speed some shots take as well.
I suspect the DVD/VHS could be useful in giving you a good sense of the speed some shots take as well.
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do not own the dvd. i will tell you this, everything you ever wanted to know to play perfect pool is in the book "PLAY YOUR BEST POOL" by phil capelle.
The Pro Book is a different animal than Capelle's. Both have nice points, worthy books, and in Capelle's case, on occasion excessively wordy IMO. Bob Hennings book is focused clearly on the actual practice drills and skills you need to take to the table and WORK on to get better. Phil's book is a catch-all of ideas and the kitchen sink, presenting wheat and chaff with equal vigor.
If you haven't read the Pro book, I can't imagine why you would feel the need to jump in and announce PC's PYBP as the only worthy book. Is it your only book? My library of snooker and pool books just continues to grow, with Byrne, Fels, Martin, Koehler, Polsky, and more. All have some value, not always apparent on first reading, so it pays to go back through them from time to time, though I must say "The Monk"s inner stuff still leaves me cold.
One of my newer books is Pool Players Edge by Kanov and Stauch, which in some ways is more polished than Capelle's work. Smoother writing style, an intelligent narrative thread packed with on-point examples and advice from very good players and pros. Well illustrated, too.
If you haven't read the Pro book, I can't imagine why you would feel the need to jump in and announce PC's PYBP as the only worthy book. Is it your only book? My library of snooker and pool books just continues to grow, with Byrne, Fels, Martin, Koehler, Polsky, and more. All have some value, not always apparent on first reading, so it pays to go back through them from time to time, though I must say "The Monk"s inner stuff still leaves me cold.
One of my newer books is Pool Players Edge by Kanov and Stauch, which in some ways is more polished than Capelle's work. Smoother writing style, an intelligent narrative thread packed with on-point examples and advice from very good players and pros. Well illustrated, too.