Nervousness is a mental condition. It is most intense when fear is greatest. Generally, the fear is based on worries of survival – actual or imaginary. In the world of pool playing, nervousness occurs when you are doing something new. It could be entering an unknown pool hall, playing an unknown opponent; or entering a tournament for the first time. Continue reading
Here is Today’s Test Group Challenge from the book. This progressive set develops personal confidence when similar shots come up during competition – and define Comfort Zone limitations.
PURPOSE: Pocket the 1 Ball on each of the the designated attempts – for each layout in the Test Group. Roll the cue ball on the designated path.
This is the Cue Ball Path CBP(2) (Intermediate) Test Group. There is also an Advanced Test Group. Continue reading
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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Those who were called skillful leaders of old knew how to drive a wedge between the enemy’s front and rear …
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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.
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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At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden …
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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.
There is a certain amount of courtesy expected when playing competitions in various circumstances, such as matches and tournaments. On starting a match, you cannot go wrong with a handshake and generic good wishes such as “Good luck.” If there is a history between the two of you, add a personal statement relating to a past good competition. Continue reading
A cushion is considered dead when the reaction of a ball off the rubber is less than perfect. The speed off the rail is noticeably slower and at a more direct angle out then when the ball went in. Continue reading
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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as though he were leading a single man, willy-nilly, by the hand. …
(If this is the first post you’ve seen, read the AWAP Introduction & instructions post.)
This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.
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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When in difficult country, do not encamp. …
(If this is the first post you’ve seen, read the AWAP Introduction & instructions post.)
This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.
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
Here is Today’s Test Group Challenge from the book. This progressive set develops personal confidence when similar shots come up during competition.
PURPOSE: Start with Ball-in-Hand.
Pocket the balls ALL IN THE SAME POCKET – using two patterns:
– from Rail ball to outside ball (one end to the other end)
– from outside ball towards Rail ball (reverse sequence)
This is from the Horizontal Stack Runout (Intermediate & Advanced) Test Groups. Continue reading
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