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BOOK
A Shortstop On Straight Pool

A practical guide to your first 100 ball run and taking your game to the next level.

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  • 288 pages, over 140 illustrations, over 200 video clips

  • an organized approach to simplify Straight Pool

  • Break shots, rack analysis, end patterns, safeties, drills

  • by Bob Keller, 67 Centuries, 206 high run

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Course
The Right Way

An online video course of elite level Straight Pool knowledge.

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  • Pro level principles of Straight Pool 

  • 13 videos on reducing risk and connecting more racks

  • Break shots - how racks open, keeping the cue ball safe

  • Building end patterns with multiple options

  • wisdom from old masters to John Schmidt to me to you

  • BONUS - a rack-by-rack analysis of John's 626 ball run!

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"If you want to excel at straight pool, this is a must-have resource.  The wealth of illustrations, examples, videos, and insight will help you master the game that will teach you so much about pool."

Dr. Dave Alciatore, PBIA Advanced Instructor, pool author, YouTuber

“...you have something very special working here. I would think the pool world will benefit greatly from your efforts.”

Tom Wirth, author of One-Pocket, A Game of Controlled Agression

“Bob…knows his stuff, especially when it comes to straight pool. Any player willing to invest in their game by reading this book will also learn from Bob's organized techniques and offerings."

Samm Diep, 4-time national billiard champion, professional instructor

"I've been teaching the game for 37 years and I highly recommend any 14.1 player to take advantage of this course."

Tony Robles

"This is unbelievable what Bob Keller put together and I think it is the best thing on Straight Pool I've ever seen."

John Schmidt

(Mr. 820)

“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

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