Author Archives: Allan Sand

(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 3 – subdue enemy

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 3 – Planning attacks

Therefore the skillful leader subdues the enemy’s troops…

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 6 – forced to an engagement

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 6 – Weakness and strength

If we wish to fight, the enemy can be forced to an engagement …

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(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge – CB Maneuvers: Mid table Safety Training, Zone 2 (Advanced)

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Billiards Skills Competition Training Program

Here is Today’s Test Group Challenge from the book. Several run-outs in a row develops personal confidence when similar maneuvering is needed to run-out to a game win during competition.

PURPOSE:  Kiss the CB off the OB and roll the CB inside the Target Zone.

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 9 – envoys compliments

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 9 – Maneuvers

When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths …

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 8 – general collects his army

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 8 – Variation in tactics

In war, the general receives his commands from the sovereign,….

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(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge – CB Maneuvers: Short Table Safety Training, Zone 1 (Intermediate)

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Billiards Skills Competition Training Program

Here is Today’s Test Group Challenge from the book. Several run-outs in a row develops personal confidence when similar maneuvering is needed to run-out to a game win during competition.

PURPOSE:  Kiss the CB off the OB and roll the CB inside the Target Zone.

This is from the CB Maneuvers Test Groups. Continue reading →

(FAQ) Can you achieve “perfect” cue ball position?

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As you improve your skills and learn more about how to apply your stick, you will reach a point in the development process where the goal of every shot is to achieve “perfect” position. You want to always get the cue ball to float gently into the intended position for the next object ball. The experience can then be extended as you pocket that ball and the cue ball gently stops for the next shot. You seek the perfection of heaven on earth. You want to be as precise as if you picked up the cue ball and placed on the table exactly where ever you want it. And (to extend this fantasy to the ultimate), do this shot after shot. Continue reading →

(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 6 – safety of your defense

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

This segment is from:

Chapter 6 – Weakness and strength

You can ensure the safety of your defense …

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This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 12 – fire as an aid

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At it’s most basic, the pool table is a small battlefield. An excerpt from “The Art of War” is provided with how it applies to the competition between opponents.

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Chapter 12 – Attack by fire

Hence those who use fire as an aid to the attack show intelligence…

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This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.

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(FAQ) How shooting skills go bad against a lesser opponent!

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As you enjoy your passion for pocket billiards, there will be many times when you will face off against opponents who are further back on the road to pool mastery – in some cases, miles and miles behind you. You will have long ago traveled past the level that your opponent is playing at now. Continue reading →