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 7 – Maneuvering
after enticing the enemy out of the way …
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Thus, to take a long and circuitous route, after enticing the enemy out of the way, and though starting after him, to contrive to reach the goal before him, shows knowledge of the artifice of deviation.
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The early part of the match must construct an image in your opponent’s mind that you are less than you really are. This may include allowing one or more intentional losses. Subsequent to this, you can then focus on the management of the table to your benefit.
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