"The Secret Art of Pool" - Lee Brett's NEW Book!

Some really strong words you wrote and makes me feel proud.. My aim is to help people, i hope one day the book is recognized as a classic must have book on pool. The price tag is hefty and i'm trying to reduce it, amazon set that so i'm trying to re-publish it so i can sell for a lot less.

Will be available on my new website for $20 payable via pay pal once the sight is complete.
 
lee brett said:
but have the worse temperament in the world, so i teach :)
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I am sure there are teachers for that, or devices to learn, maybe. Either way, it's important.

I have a very similar cue action to you, as do many Brits with a snooker background. I don't feel my action needs work.

Firstly, would your book be of any benefit to me?

Secondly, how do you think the average Brit's action compares to the average American's?
 
TheThaiger said:
I am sure there are teachers for that, or devices to learn, maybe. Either way, it's important.

I have a very similar cue action to you, as do many Brits with a snooker background. I don't feel my action needs work.

Firstly, would your book be of any benefit to me?

Secondly, how do you think the average Brit's action compares to the average American's?
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My book would benefit any player at any level, but i'm biased :)

The average British player has stronger fundamentals, if coming from snooker. But the average American moves a lot better than the British counterpart, combining the two will make a good player a very good player. A very good player a great player, and a great player a champion. And a champion a world champion
 
TheThaiger said:
Really? Why? Are you not interested in how different cultures approach the game?
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How does it pertain at all to this thread or the book?

It was a fun thread while it lasted.

Thanks again Lee! Looking forward to the DVD!
 
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TheThaiger said:
He's an Englishman, teaching in America. Furthermore, he's got a snooker background, and is teaching pool.

Sorry if my question offended you.
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He is a teaching fundamentals, and he does cover the difference between pool players stance and snooker players stance, he also gives the reasons for his technique. There are alot of similarities and some differences. Lee does a great job with the fundamentals. He teaches a solid and consistant approach that a lot of players will find very helpful.
Mark
 
pool101 said:
He is a teaching fundamentals, and he does cover the difference between pool players stance and snooker players stance, he also gives the reasons for his technique. There are alot of similarities and some differences. Lee does a great job with the fundamentals. He teaches a solid and consistant approach that a lot of players will find very helpful.
Mark
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Cheers


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I bought on iPad and found it very informative, though very short. I understood the V-grip - I'd heard about it before but always thought it meant the thumb and index finger were peace-signish rather than closed. The other things that struck me were "back arm kicks outwards" (problem of mine), "get a pinch between bicep and forearm" (nice description), and the bit about acting with swagger at the table - looking, acting confident, even cocky. IMO, that will win more matches than having your elbow not drop.
 
Taco said:
I bought on iPad and found it very informative, though very short. I understood the V-grip - I'd heard about it before but always thought it meant the thumb and index finger were peace-signish rather than closed. The other things that struck me were "back arm kicks outwards" (problem of mine), "get a pinch between bicep and forearm" (nice description), and the bit about acting with swagger at the table - looking, acting confident, even cocky. IMO, that will win more matches than having your elbow not drop.
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Hi Taco,

Thanks for your comments. Just a quick reply on it being short. The reason for this, is not to over complicate the game, in many books the author writes 300 pages just to justify the price or to make the reader feel more satisfied. I could write 500 pages, but then people will miss the point im making and lose concentration and not take in the information correctly. It's a simple game made hard. I've taken the old phones and turned it into an i phone, i've gotten rid of the fluff and bits you don't need.
 
"Hi Taco,

Thanks for your comments. Just a quick reply on it being short. The reason for this, is not to over complicate the game, in many books the author writes 300 pages just to justify the price or to make the reader feel more satisfied. I could write 500 pages, but then people will miss the point im making and lose concentration and not take in the information correctly. It's a simple game made hard. I've taken the old phones and turned it into an i phone, i've gotten rid of the fluff and bits you don't need."

Don't worry, Lee, I wasn't actually complaining about length or price. In fact, I completely agree about trimming it down to its essentials. I have so many books on my shelf and DVD's in my library that, were I to go through all the drills, shots, etc., I could only finish them if I were granted an afterlife. They're also very helpful but you have to have a lot more patience than I do to make use of them. I still think the best way to learn is to walk into a pool hall at age 10 and find a mentor. I didn't have that luxury. Anyway, great job, and thanks.
 
TheThaiger said:
He's an Englishman, teaching in America. Furthermore, he's got a snooker background, and is teaching pool.

Sorry if my question offended you.
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I just don't see how there can be any correlation made between nationalities based only on one's geographic location on a globe. Sounds preposterous. Especially considering the circumstances. But alas, it's just me. My bad.

To each his own. No harm done. And certainly not offended.

Cheers!:thumbup:
 
Don't worry, Lee, I wasn't actually complaining about length or price. In fact, I completely agree about trimming it down to its essentials. I have so many books on my shelf and DVD's in my library that, were I to go through all the drills, shots, etc., I could only finish them if I were granted an afterlife. They're also very helpful but you have to have a lot more patience than I do to make use of them. I still think the best way to learn is to walk into a pool hall at age 10 and find a mentor. I didn't have that luxury. Anyway, great job, and thanks.[/QUOTE]

I know you wasn't Taco. Just wanted to explain my reasoning why i didn't do it that long.. Glad you like it.

Regards Lee
 
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