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 the enemy is taking his ease, he can harass him; …
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If the enemy is taking his ease, he can harass him; if well supplied with food, he can starve him out; if quietly encamped, he can force him to move. Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.
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Provide these types of shots to your opponent when you allow him to come to the table. In this way, you can ensure he has few comfortable shots.
- off the rail
- over another ball
- long distance
- sharp cuts
- difficult banks
These and others are designed to deny opportunities. Each one adds a small amount of psychological stress. A continuous series of these, over time, will weaken the intention to win.
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