Books by Phil Capelle

Capelle's ''Play Your Best Straight Pool''

  • Part 1447-MM-MP20 - Capelle's ''A Mind for Pool''
    The experts claim that winning at pool depends largely on how well you play the mental game. This provides you with over 120 lessons on how to improve, compete and enjoy your game. You’ll learn all about dead stroke, concentration, anger and much more. In addition, there is a special chapter just for league players.
    ''Capelle's Laws for Pool'' summarize each lesson.
    80 lists help you to evaluate all facets of your mental game.
    Over 500 quotes from history’s greatest thinkers help to reinforce each lesson.
    304 pages
    Price: $27.95 Sale Price: $21.95
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  • Part 1448-MM-PP10 - Capelle's ''Play Your Best Pool''
    BCA certified instructor Phil Capelle has put together a complete course on pool that’s a must for any player, from beginner to pro.
    Over 400 illustrations and easy-to-read text educate you on all facets of the game. Diagrams are drawn perfectly to scale with track lines, directional cues, where to stroke the cue ball and at what speed.
    The book begins with fundamentals and aiming techniques to help establish a rock solid foundation for your game. Other chapters cover shotmaking, how to use english, position play, how to control the cue like a pro, 8-ball and 9-ball game strategy, run-out patterns, safeties, kick shots, the break and more.
    Chapters on the mental game and competitive play tell you how to think like a winner and compete successfully in tournaments, money games and league play.
    Glossary of over 250 terms.
    442 pages.
    Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $31.95
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  • Part 1449-MM-PS40 - Capelle's ''Play Your Best Straight Pool''
    ''Play Your Best Straight Pool'' is one of the most comprehensive courses on the game ever published.
    This 416-page book provides you with 355 illustrations that make it easy to learn the game's shots and strategies.
    The book has 72 diagrams on controlling the cue ball and a big chapter on pattern play that shows you how to read the table and plan your runs.
    To achieve high runs you must be able to play break shot effectively, so Capelle has included 50 illustrations that cover virtually every break shot you'll ever encounter.
    A special chapter takes you shot-by-shot through a 28-ball run, and chapters on strategy and safety play will help you take control of the table from your opponent.
    Practice routines isolate specific skills that will help you develop a complete game, you're also provided with a game plan to help you break your all-time high run record.
    Price: $36.95 Sale Price: $28.95
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  • Part 1450-MM-PB90 - ''Play Your Best 9-Ball''
    This book is for nine-ball players of all levels of skill.
    Capelle discusses strategies that all players can use, but also gives advice that is tailored to your current level of play using his ABC system for rating players.
    There are big chapters on position play, pattern play, safeties, kick shots and how to practice. He also covers the break, clusters, pushout strategy, shotmaking, competition and much more. Over 470 diagrams, all perfectly to scale.
    Over 140 of the shots were taken from matches between professionals. Includes a detailed appendix and glossary.
    480 pages
    Price: $39.95 Sale Price: $29.95
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  • Part 1451-MM-BK10-V - ''Capelle on 9-Ball'' Video/Book
    Phil Capelle's latest book combines with a classic Accu-Stats Video of a match between Johnny Archer and Efren Reyes to give the serious student of 9-ball the ultimate learning experience. Part I of the book is a companion guide to the match that analyzes over 120 of the shots and includes 88 lessons on all aspects of the game. 27 shots are diagrammed. Part II is a landmark 80-page study on the pro method that is loaded with tables and charts. It also includes 23 lessons on how you can apply the findings to your game.
    The video is a complete reproduction of a double hill match between Archer and Reyes. Each shot is numbered for easy reference. After the match, Capelle uses special effects to analyze 25 of the key shots in detail.
    The book is 200 pages.
    The video is 2 hours, 20 minutes
    Price: $71.95 Sale Price: $59.95
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  • Part 1452-MM-BK10-D - ''Capelle on 9-Ball'' DVD/Book
    Phil Capelle’s latest book combines with a classic Accu-Stats Video of a match between Johnny Archer and Efren Reyes to give the serious student of 9-ball the ultimate learning experience. Part I of the book is a companion guide to the match that analyzes over 120 of the shots and includes 88 lessons on all aspects of the game. 27 shots are diagrammed. Part II is a landmark 80-page study on the pro method that is loaded with tables and charts. It also includes 23 lessons on how you can apply the findings to your game. The video is a complete reproduction of a double hill match between Archer and Reyes. Each shot is numbered for easy reference. After the match, Capelle uses special effects to analyze 25 of the key shots in detail.
    The book is 200 pages.
    The video is 2 hours, 20 minutes
    Price: $71.95 Sale Price: $59.95
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  • Part 2376-MM-PB80 - ''Play Your Best Eight Ball''
    Phil Capelle’s latest book is the most complete course on Eight Ball ever published.
    Capelle uses his ABC system to tailor instruction to all levels of play. You will learn how to play Eight Ball position, plan your runouts and avoid the most common offensive mistakes. Big chapters on safety play and strategy will show you how to outsmart your opponents, and how to beat players at all levels of skill. Learn how to break clusters, choose the right group, maximize ball in hand, solve problems, how to practice like a pro, and much more. Illustrated rules and a complete glossary.
    Over 530 diagrams, all perfectly to scale.
    Over 100 from professional play.
    480 pages
    Price: $37.95 Sale Price: $29.95
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  • Part 2377-MM-MM25 - ''Mike Massey's World of Trick Shots''
    Mike Massey's long awaited book has something for everyone. Mike teaches you how to set up and execute his arsenal of trick and artistic shots. Over 180 in all, each beautifully diagrammed. You'll learn hustler's specials, prop shots, crowd pleasers, great escapes, stroke shots, jump shots, masses, bank shots, mystery shots and much more. Every shot is rated 1-5 for execution and set up. Many of the shots will help you with your regular game including Mike’s Power Draw. A big chapter is loaded with tips on how to give a show that will amuse and amaze your friends.
    Mike’s Poolography (a poolplayer's biography) tells of his worldwide journey in pool.
    Over 25 cartoons by Dave Burton.
    Soft cover, 336 pages
    Price: $30.95 Sale Price: $23.95
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