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Answers to a Pool Player's Prayers

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I cannot recommend this publication highly enough. Though it is a small-press effort with rather low production value, that doesn't matter -- the information contained in it is vital. Kranicki offers aim correction, compensation and physics information not available in ANY other pool, billiards or snooker book (that I'm aware of; I have most of them that are in print and many that are not). This book will especially help you if you know you have a good stroke and stance, you do position play well, can spot a good carom angle, and know how to bank, but still inexplicably miss easy shots, or find that the perfect carom, cut, etc. that you can see right there in front of you somehow goes just awry enough to miss by a hair.

This book was a revelation. I have read so many pool books and all they do is keep reiterating the same concepts. Not this book. I was so pleased to have found this groundbreaking feat of literary genius. I have never read a book that goes into so much detail about the game and my game quickly improved as a result. I use the book and carry it with me whenever I go play pool. Remember the saying don't judge a book by it's cover. This is one of those rare gems that is very humble in appearance, yet worth every cent. When will the author put out a video? I would be the first in line!!!!!!!!!!

To the Singaporean reviewer and others with similar comments: You do not need to consciously think about your eyeline and other detailed aiming factors Kranicki goes into in this book, forever and ever. Just work with his techniques for a FEW DAYS. It'll become second nature, and almost immediately improve your game. Mine improved a LOT within mere hours.

It may come to shock to you that, after reading these wonderful reviews, I did not enjoy this book. Although, I can see how it possibly be helpful to some, I personally thought it over-analysed the aiming process one needs to go through. If you are an experianced player who is satisfyed with the way they aim, pass on this book and use your money/effort/time to invest in something else. On the other hand, if you are just starting out, or an intermediate player who wants to learn how to aim properly, by all means get this book. However, this book requires ample work and concentration on your part for his methods to take effect.

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Be prepared for a dry read. . .

This book has not only showed me knew things (Especially the subtleties hidden from the average shooting eye) but has verified the things which I learned but could not explain. This is not a common book. By the way, this is the ONLY BOOK EVER TO BE ENDORSED BY THE GREATEST NAME IN POOL --MOSCONI!!

I've spent years on the pool table, both practicing and playing. I've learned a lot over the years, but I still struggle with that age old problem of being able to communicate what I'm seeing to where I'm aiming. If your a "natural" to the game of pool(who is?), this book may not be for you. I am not a natural and to me the game is so hard. This book taught me about myself and how to properly align myself to the table, the cue ball and the cue. The alignment starts with the eyes and extends through the chest and arms, ending with the cue. Learning about the relationship of my entire body to the cue has given me the confidence I've been missing to become the player I've always dreamed of. This book teaches the most important aspect of pool, how to aim. It seems odd that no one has ever taught this. It is basic and at the same time, revolutionary. An absolute must for anyone that wants to enjoy the game.

Hi!

I've just purchased this book. Despite the good reviews, I did not enjoy this book at all. Yes, I admit that the information contained in this book is quite useful, since it explains quite a lot of physics behind aiming and a few other issues.

However, I'm afraid I will have to agree with the contributor of the previous review. Like him, I find that the author of this book has over-analyzed the aiming process. Pardon my poor English command, but what I'm trying to say now is, he is "thinking too much". No offence intended. He makes the topic of aiming so scary, as well as profound. I feel that should I follow his instructions, I will not be able to enjoy the game.

I strongly suggest that you guys think of other ways to improve your game (such as getting a coach) instead of getting this book, unless you have such a serious problem with your aiming that nobody can help you (including a coach).

I guess the only useful topic in this book is alignment.

To end my review, if you are only interested in physics, by all means get this book, as it contains tons of physics explanations. However, if you are finding a way to improve your game, please, consider other ways before you have to resort to buying this book.

Once again, no offence intended, but I'm just sharing my thoughts about this book.

I found this book overanalyzed, making the aiming process quite complex (opposite as it should be). Even though the AIMING section of the book offers some good stuff, I'll suggest that you take the time to read it only if you find yourself having REAL trouble pocketing balls.
Personally, I found myself focusing too much on technicalities rather than making my aiming process the easygoing part of my game.
You might find most of the subjects easier explained and far more understandable in other books.
Perhaps this book is better intended for beginners, and it would be a good idea to make a notice on the book.

This book might work if the cue ball would travel on a straight line which it hardly ever does. In order to aim properly you have to understand the compensation required for the shot at hand. Deciding factors are squirt, spin and glance of angles that change with speed and length of shot.

I bought this book and it is a total waste of your time!

This book should come with a pair of long floppy shoes and a red nose, because if you think it really will answer your prayers you will feel like a clown once you've read it. As a snooker coach I like to keep up with any new ideas but i was extremely dissapointed with this book's overcomplication of aiming.

Save your money spend half an hour pocketing long straight diagonal shots and you will learn more than this book will teach you about your aiming. Also because of throw the true angle of a shot is not the point on the object ball farthest from the pocket. The only way to get accurate is to look at each shot see where the object ball has to go to make a clean entry get down with the object balls line of travel in mind and when you are sure your going to send it there shoot.Trust yourself. If you have played for any length of time your subconscious will know the right angle. You could perhaps balance Kranickis book on your head as you stroke, its the only way it will help you!!