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"Honesty - You are so open with your positive and negative reactions when you are succeeding or struggling. It is inspiring to see that from someone that is so great at the game. It makes improvement and achievement at a higher level seem more attainable when an awesome player is not robotic or aloof.
Quality of Instruction - Your commentary about your thought process, your assessment of options, your weighing of pros/cons, analysis of errors and successes, retrying misses, etc - These things add up to instructional value for a novice straight pool player that far exceeds anything else I have found."
- Ken C., December, 2024
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A Shortstop On Straight Pool
Published in 2020, the book’s unique approach remains popular as a practical guide for learning Straight Pool and scoring your first Century. Comprehensive yet organized, with over 140 illustrations and 200 example video clips. 288 pages packed with Straight Pool knowledge – no pages wasted on beginner lessons you can find anywhere.
"If you want to excel at straight pool, this is a must have resource, the wealth of illistrations, examples, videos and insight will help you master the game that will teach you so much more about pool."
Dr. Dave Alciatore - November, 2021
"This book is impressive in detail and knowledge. It is one of the first books I found that is "not" for beginners. It teaches you the mental side of the game."
Dustin - June, 2025
The Right Way
Pro Level Online Straight Pool Video Course
Over 44 years I scored 35 runs over 100 balls. After working with John Schmidt I ran 30 more Centuries in just 10 months with a new high run of 206. This course is elite level knowledge that will have you thinking and planning like a master.
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