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🎱 The Ryder Method

Pocket More Balls.
Win More Games.
Learn the System.

Robert Ryder — BCA & APA pool player — has helped hundreds of players in Portland aim with confidence. Books, audiobooks, PDF guides, and iPhone apps — everything to level up your game.

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The Ryder Method

3 Shots to Rule the Table — Paperback

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Ryder Method Audiobook

Digital download — $9.95

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Split the Difference — PDF Guide

Instant download — $9.95

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Ryder Pool Bracket App

16-player tournament manager — App Store

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📍Portland, Oregon Area
📚Barnes & Noble & Etsy
🎧Audiobook & PDF Guides
📱20+ iPhone Apps
🖨️Bambu A1 3D Print Service
Instruction Books

Master Your Aiming System

Paperback, PDF, or audiobook — learn the Split the Difference system in the format that works for you.

The Ryder Method
Barnes & Noble
Paperback Book
The Ryder Method: 3 Shots to Rule the Table
The complete system for consistent pocketing. Learn the three core shots that form the foundation of every great pool player's game.
Barnes & Noble
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Split the Difference
Etsy Shop
Physical & Digital — Etsy
Split the Difference — Billiards Aiming Guide
The original proven aiming system. Physical and digital editions available on Robert's Etsy shop at ryderpublishing.etsy.com.
Etsy Shop
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Split the Difference PDF
$9.95
PDF Digital Guide — $9.95
Split the Difference — PDF Edition
Crystal-clear aiming diagrams with step-by-step instructional text. Download instantly after PayPal purchase.
$9.95
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Ryder Method Audiobook
$9.95
Audiobook — Digital Download — $9.95
The Ryder Method Audiobook
Listen while you practice, commute, or prep for your next match. Instant download after PayPal purchase.
$9.95
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The System

Why The Ryder Method Works

Most players miss because they aim at the wrong thing. Robert's proven system gives you reliable reference shots that work on every table, every time.

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    Find your center ("B") — identify the center line between cue ball and object ball.
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    Aim at "A" — the precise contact point that pockets the ball consistently.
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    Control your stroke — high center ball, follow, or draw to shape your next shot.
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Aim at A
Find center — Aim at "A"
High center ball
High center ball shot
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iPhone Apps

Apps for Every Part of Life

Robert builds practical iPhone apps for billiards, fitness, business, and faith. All on the Apple App Store.

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Ryder Pool Bracket
16-player double elimination tournament manager with texting and table management.
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Billiard Shot Tracker
Track your shots and improve with data-driven feedback every session.
🍎 App Store
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RoomMate Utility Share
Split utility bills with roommates easily. Fair, fast, and transparent.
🍎 App Store
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Reseller's Sourcing Tool
Smart profit calculator and deal finder for eBay and Poshmark resellers.
🍎 App Store
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In-Person Instruction

Learn Directly From Robert

Robert is an avid BCA and APA pool player who teaches the Ryder Method throughout the Portland metro area. Most students see dramatic improvement within just a few sessions.

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Portland Metro Area

Serving Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah Counties.

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Contact Robert directly for rates and availability.

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System-Based Teaching

Leave every session with specific, repeatable aiming techniques — no guesswork.

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Call or Text Robert

(503) 799-5680 to schedule your first session.

3D Print Service

Custom 3D Printing — Fast & Local

Upload your STL file and get a quote. Printed on a Bambu A1 right here in the Portland area and shipped anywhere in the US.

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Bambu A1 Printer

One of the fastest, most reliable consumer FDM printers available.

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Personal service — you're dealing directly with the maker.

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PLA, PLA+, PETG, and TPU in multiple colors.

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Happy Students

What Players Are Saying

Real results from real pool players who learned the Ryder Method.

★★★★★
"I learned more in one session with Robert than in years of playing on my own. The Split the Difference system finally clicked and my run-out percentage went up noticeably within a week."
Mike T.
Portland, OR
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"I bought the PDF guide on a whim and ended up reading it three times. The diagrams are so clear — it explained the aiming system better than any video I've watched online."
Sandra K.
Beaverton, OR
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"The Ryder Method audiobook is great for listening while I warm up before league night. Keeps the fundamentals fresh in my head. Highly recommended for any serious player."
Dave R.
Lake Oswego, OR
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