I am a long-time pool player, but I have just recently become serious about the sport. In the past two years I have come a long way. I am a 5 ranked player under the APA. Are their any really good videos or books that explain the more difficult shots like masse` and jumping the legal way?

neavesv

i have only played pool for about 7mths. I joined balsa pool tournments. my teams has 6 players me being the only girl. i had to brag but i think i am a little better then the guys who have played for years. not just because i have won more games then them but the way i play. the sad thing is one of the guys is my future husband, who thinks i play okay, my question is do you know of any classes in or out of college that i can take to better myself and sow just how good i am, i'm in san antonio, texas.

Delow84

this is a pretty old thread but in sa, i have found that playing in tournaments and/or watching other people play is the best way to learn. There arn't any classes in SA that i know of that teach billiards.

Best way to get better is to find someone who is very good, or better then you, and play them alot. I usually go on monday nights (free pool) at fast eddies (great players go there) and weds at slick willies and play my friends and whoever in the pool hall that wants to play for money lol

nineballer33

in terms of books and videos I have found these to be the most helpful:

Video-
Bob Byrne Instructional Series- although slightly dated (made in the 80s) these videos have the down and dirty drills, tips and tricks it takes to really get going.

Book-
The Advanced Pro Book: Strategies and Training Techniques for the Serious Player by Bob Henning.