Ralph Eckert was born in 1965 and has been one of the top players in Europe for many years. In 1995 he wrote his first book, passing on some of his extensive experience as a player, trick shot artist and trainer. Following his appointment to the German national league and national team, Ralph also recorded some international successes: Euro Tour champion in Antalya (1999), first in the European rankings in the Euro Tour (2000) and the Champions League winner (2004). In 2003 and 2004 he was German champion and as a trick shot artist he won an official World Champion und Masters title in the USA. In 1998 the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF) appointed him the first international European Trainer h.c. Apart from being the trainer of the Baden-Württemberg team, Ralph has also trained the Danish, Thai and Moroccan national teams.