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
For should the enemy strengthen his van, he will weaken his rear …
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For should the enemy strengthen his van, he will weaken his rear; should he strengthen his rear, he will weaken his van; should he strengthen his left, he will weaken his right; should he strengthen his right, he will weaken his left. If he sends reinforcements everywhere, he will everywhere be weak.
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When players are good at offensive shots and cue ball positioning, they can be weak at defensive calculations. If they are good at close in cut shots, they can be weak with long table shots. Few players practice to learn all of the necessary skills to become a dangerous player. This leaves gaps in their skills or limitations in strategic analysis. The complexities of the Green Game ensure that few players are able to master all of the permutations. There is always some weakness to be identified.
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