
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.
This segment is from:
Chapter 9 – Maneuvers
All armies prefer high ground ….
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All armies prefer high ground to low and sunny places to dark. If you are careful of your men, and camp on hard ground, the army will be free from disease of every kind, and this will spell victory. When you come to a hill or a bank, occupy the sunny side, with the slope on your right rear. Thus you will at once act for the benefit of your soldiers and utilize the natural advantages of the ground.
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The Intelligent player can enjoy playing opponents who have obvious weaknesses, such as poor positioning abilities, poor planning, and a limited imagination.
But do not assume all players have these limitations. To prepare for those competitors, use practice times effectively and for best results. Do not waste the time in casual competition. Rather, 10 minutes of focused practice time is more helpful to your skills than two hours of casual play.
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