Upscale Nine-Ball (Condensed version) - Softcover

Koehler, Mr. Jack H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0962289043 ISBN 13: 9780962289040

Publisher: Sportology Publications, 2016

Synopsis

UPSCALE NINE-BALL (CONDENSED VERSION)UPSCALE NINE-BALL is the last in series of pocket billiard books by the author Jack H. Koehler. Mr. Koehler is also the author of the extremely highly regarded book titled THE SCIENCE OF POCKET BILLIARDS.Many pool players progress from playing casual EIGHT-BALL with friends to playing in organized leagues. The next most probable step is to play NINE-BALL, and specifically NINE-BALL tournaments. This book is aimed at the EIGHT-BALL player that wants to become proficient in the game of NINE-BALL.There are two major components that combine to make up a nine-ball player’s competence. They are “knowledge” and “ability”. This book seeks to arm you with the knowledge component. The ability component can only be attained through practice and repetitive execution (not found in this book). UPSCALE NINE-BALL is intended for intermediate to advanced pool players. The majority of this book is devoted to those shots and strategies associated specifically with the game of NINE-BALL. The subjects of break shot, push-out, safeties, ball-in-hand, strategy, and tournaments are examined in great detail.This book is a condensed version of the original UPSCALE NINE-BALL book. After reading this book, if readers desire more in-depth information about NINE-BALL, it is suggested they read the ordinal book. 5 ½ X 8 ½ 182 pages (Paperback only)

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Review

UPSCALE NINE-BALL Many pool players progress from playing casual EIGHT-BALL with friends to playing in organized leagues. The next most probable step is to play NINE-BALL, and specifically, NINE-BALL tournaments. The game of NINE-BALL requires some skills not required in EIGHT-BALL, the Push-Out shot is an example. This book is aimed at the EIGHT-BALL player that wants to become proficient at the game of NINE-BALL. UPSCALE NINE-BALL is intended for intermediate to advanced pool players. The majority of this book is devoted to those shots and strategies associated specifically with the game of NINE-BALL. The value of this book can best be expresses by the reviewers: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- POOL & BILLIARD MAGAZINE, November, 2000 by Thomas C. Shaw -- BOOK REVIEW "The question most people want answered when it comes to an instruction book is: Will this book help my game? The answer is resounding YES." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fredric Fechter, Teacher/Instructor CUESPORT COLLEGE "For the advanced cuiest, "UPSCALE NINE-BALL" will certainly be a blessing and accelerate one's ability. Jack Koehler is a great teacher." BILLIARDS DIGEST MAGAZINE, June 2001 by Kyle Chiner -- BOOK REVIEW "In his latest offering to billiard libraries nationwide, Upscale Nine-Ball, Koehler gives prospective 9-ball experts all the tools they need to become a thoroughbred in their own room or to take the game to any level they want to achieve." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALL ABOUT POOL EVERYWHERE MAGAZINE, November, 2000 -- BOOK REVIEW "This is a book that can be referred to over and over. You can read it straight through, choose a chapter, or just thumb through it. What you will gain is an understanding of the game of nine ball from an entirely different perspective. A perspective of fact." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jay Helfert, Tournament Producer/Director "A lot more than 9-ball here! One of the most comprehensive works on the game of pocket billiards ever produced. A wealth of valuable information for all levels of players. Anyone serious about pool must have this book." --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James W. Cheek (private communication) "I received my copy of UPSCALE NINE-BALL, by Jack Koehler, a couple weeks ago. I find this book to be most enlightening and educational. I am enjoying it immensely and will be a pro soon, I hope, after reading this book. It is probably the best book I have come across yet."

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR JACK H. KOEHLER Jack H. Koehler was born and raised in the backwoods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. After high school he spent four years in the U.S. Air Force. After being discharged from the Air Force he worked at a variety of jobs while pursuing his higher education. He graduated from Fresno State University in 1963. During his first career (with the U.S. Geological Survey) he authored more than twenty published scientific reports. That experience prepared him well for his second career (and first love) of writing books about pocket billiards. He has been fascinated by the games of pool since his first exposure to it when he was about ten years old (he’s now eighty). His books on pool are the result of over forty years of observation, participation, and experimentation. In his books he focuses on scientific reasoning as opposed to unverified opinion in developing and explaining the concepts of pool. Although scientific principals are followed, all of his books are written in easy to understand layman's terms. The books he has authored include: THE SCIENCE OF POCKET BILLIARDS UPSCALE ONE-POCKET UPSCALE NINE-BALL UPSCALE NINE-BALL (Condensed Vertion) SLINGSHGOT SHOOTING Yes, he is also an expert slingshot shooter and has placed in several National tournaments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sportology Publications
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0962289043
• ISBN 13: 9780962289040
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 190