Three shots. Endless possibilities. The Ryder Method strips billiards down to its essence — Stop, Follow, and Draw — so you can pocket balls with confidence and purpose every time you step up to the table.
Master these three fundamental shots and every other move on the table unlocks naturally. It's billiards made simple, powerful, and joyful.
Control the cue ball to a dead stop. Total control over position play starts here — the most important shot a beginner can learn.
Send the cue ball forward after contact. Opens up run-outs and advanced positioning that turns good players into great ones.
Pull the cue ball back with topspin reversal. The crowd-pleaser shot that lets you escape trouble and set up the perfect next ball.
Whether you're on your phone at the pool hall or your tablet at home, these PDFs deliver the Ryder Method straight to you in minutes.
The foundation. Deeper strategies, positioning secrets, and advanced drills that take you beyond the basics and into true mastery of the table.
Stop. Follow. Draw. This guide shows how three shots unlock every other position on the table. Clear diagrams, step-by-step instruction, predator mindset.
Listen while you warm up before league night. Keep the fundamentals fresh with the full Ryder Method narrated and ready to go on any device.
Why choose one when you can master both? Get both physical printed books — Pocket Predators and The Ryder Method Guide — together for one great price.
Both titles are available as printed paperbacks through Barnes & Noble online.
The complete system in print. Perfect for players who love to annotate, highlight, and study at the table with a physical copy in hand.
📦 Order on Barnes & Noble →Three shots that rule the table — in a beautifully printed paperback you can keep in your pool bag and reference between matches.
📦 Order on Barnes & Noble →Robert demonstrates the core shots and system live at the table. Watch how quickly the method clicks when you see it played out in real time.
▶ See All Videos on YouTubeReal results from real pool players who learned the Ryder Method.
"The Ryder Method changed how I approach every shot. My accuracy has never been better — I finally feel like I know what I'm doing out there."
"PocketPredators helped me play with more confidence and purpose. My game feels sharper every single day. Worth every penny."
"I bought the PDF guide on a whim and ended up reading it three times. The diagrams are so clear — better than any video I've found online."
The Ryder Method Audiobook — perfect for listening in the car, at the gym, or warming up before league night. Keep the fundamentals sharp wherever you are.
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