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 5 – Energy
Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength. …
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Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength. Hiding order beneath the cloak of disorder is simply a question of subdivision; concealing courage under a show of timidity presupposes a fund of latent energy; masking strength with weakness is to be effected by tactical dispositions.
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To appear to be less skilled requires perfect discipline and focused intention. To appear incapable necessitates that shot decisions and their implementation must be pre-determined and executed carefully. This is necessary in order to implement certain tactical plans. Besides configuring this concept for your opponent, you must also be aware he might also do the same to you.
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