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Summary: putting things in perspective
Review: a great analysis of the mental side of pool. Lots of information on the competitve side of pool: how to gear up, dealing with slumps and streaks, etc. Just as important, he emphasizes that pool should be enjoyable, whatever one's manner of enjoyment might be, from very leisurely to ultra-serious. To sum it up, "There is so much to love about pool that it is simply foolish to waste any time on the negatives." I have to second this; browsing this book alot lately has made me want to play, learn and enjoy the game again, after several months of hardly playing at all. Capelle certainly does not dissappoint.
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Summary: putting things in perspective
Review: a great analysis of the mental side of pool. Lots of information on the competitve side of pool: how to gear up, dealing with slumps and streaks, etc. Just as important, he emphasizes that pool should be enjoyable, whatever one's manner of enjoyment might be, from very leisurely to ultra-serious. To sum it up, "There is so much to love about pool that it is simply foolish to waste any time on the negatives." I have to second this; browsing this book alot lately has made me want to play, learn and enjoy the game again, after several months of hardly playing at all. Capelle certainly does not dissappoint.
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Summary: The first quantum leap in your game
Review: I am a nearly everyday pool player. Pool is ground zero for me. I have lost and gained many relationships because of my passion. But, since I've only played seriously for a year, I still am a true student of the game. I examine each book and video I find thoroughly from cover to cover picking things out that are useful and skipping through the stuff I'm already familiar with. When I purchased this book I was very pleased to see no descriptions on stance, grip, or physical technique. Everything covered was completely mental. Having already participated in league play and tournament play, I was already quite aware of the triumphs and dissapointments associated with winning and losing. But having those feelings brought to the surface and examined was a true revelation. Two months after completing the book I won the chance to comete in the Camel 8-Ball Singles Championship in Las Vegas. I took 9th in the nation, with much credit to this book. Losing in the second round, I was able to use the book's information to help come back strong all the way to my last match. And when I lost that last match for 9th place, I was able to recognize that I had done well, but that my mind in pool was still too immature to have done better without more 'luck'. Since then I have gone on to consistently beat my teachers and look for more challenging and experienced players and am more prepared now than ever to challenge them and learn from them.If you are a true 'student of the game', then this book is a must have in learning how to be a better 'student'. Read it and you will realize your first quantum leap in your game and your life.
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Summary: The first quantum leap in your game
Review: I am a nearly everyday pool player. Pool is ground zero for me. I have lost and gained many relationships because of my passion. But, since I've only played seriously for a year, I still am a true student of the game. I examine each book and video I find thoroughly from cover to cover picking things out that are useful and skipping through the stuff I'm already familiar with. When I purchased this book I was very pleased to see no descriptions on stance, grip, or physical technique. Everything covered was completely mental. Having already participated in league play and tournament play, I was already quite aware of the triumphs and dissapointments associated with winning and losing. But having those feelings brought to the surface and examined was a true revelation. Two months after completing the book I won the chance to comete in the Camel 8-Ball Singles Championship in Las Vegas. I took 9th in the nation, with much credit to this book. Losing in the second round, I was able to use the book's information to help come back strong all the way to my last match. And when I lost that last match for 9th place, I was able to recognize that I had done well, but that my mind in pool was still too immature to have done better without more 'luck'. Since then I have gone on to consistently beat my teachers and look for more challenging and experienced players and am more prepared now than ever to challenge them and learn from them. If you are a true 'student of the game', then this book is a must have in learning how to be a better 'student'. Read it and you will realize your first quantum leap in your game and your life.
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Summary: Great book to learn about the 80% of pool you are ignoring
Review: I've been playing for about 4 months and have really gotten into the game. I've bought a lot of books about how to "make this shot" or "what strategy to use in a game of 9-ball" but I didn't have a book about the mental side of the game. I picked up this book to fill that gap. I read it and found some useful ideas but was a little disappointed that I didn't find more. A week after buying the book I entered my first tournament at a local pool room. I didn't do as well as I would have liked but couldn't understand why. That night I went home and looked through this book again. Suddenly it was like a totally different book. After having played in the tournament I realized what this book really teaches you: How to think about pool and your playing. If you are into playing pool seriously, you need this book. A great addition to your shelf.
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Summary: Success At Last!
Review: I've got an eye for detail and a "bod" for sin. Now, after reading this new book, I've got a mind for pool! I am truly on my way to mastering this game! See you on ESPN! Thanks, Phil!
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Summary: Success At Last!
Review: I've got an eye for detail and a "bod" for sin. Now, after reading this new book, I've got a mind for pool! I am truly on my way to mastering this game! See you on ESPN! Thanks, Phil!
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Summary: Success At Last!
Review: I've got an eye for detail and a "bod" for sin. Now, after reading this new book, I've got a mind for pool! I am truly on my way to mastering this game! See you on ESPN! Thanks, Phil!
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Summary: Great book to learn about the 80% of pool you are ignoring
Review: We recently bought this book at the BCA North American Pool Tournament held in Las Vegas. It was actually sold out the second day there and we had to order it to be shipped to us. Received it just recently and it is so sensible and 'down to earth' in the approach of why things in pool happen. It is written in common language that all pool players hear and say. Simple and concise it approaches all problems connected to the game. Everyone gets in a slump now and then, it deals with that. It deals with playing on a team, playing in tournaments, playing for money or just for fun. In reading this, you discover you're not the only person who feels this way, or wonders about your game being stagnant or progressing. It deals with practice, patience and addresses the fact that if pool was as easy as it looks, we'd all be Allison Fischer! Great Book for anyone wanting to sharpen their game with mental as well as physical skills. That's why I'm ordering a second book, one for me and one for my husband.
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Summary: Good for players wondering about their game & progress.
Review: We recently bought this book at the BCA North American Pool Tournament held in Las Vegas. It was actually sold out the second day there and we had to order it to be shipped to us. Received it just recently and it is so sensible and 'down to earth' in the approach of why things in pool happen. It is written in common language that all pool players hear and say. Simple and concise it approaches all problems connected to the game. Everyone gets in a slump now and then, it deals with that. It deals with playing on a team, playing in tournaments, playing for money or just for fun. In reading this, you discover you're not the only person who feels this way, or wonders about your game being stagnant or progressing. It deals with practice, patience and addresses the fact that if pool was as easy as it looks, we'd all be Allison Fischer! Great Book for anyone wanting to sharpen their game with mental as well as physical skills. That's why I'm ordering a second book, one for me and one for my husband.
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