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 12 – Attack by fire
Hence those who use fire as an aid to the attack show intelligence…
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Hence those who use fire as an aid to the attack show intelligence; those who use water as an aid to the attack gain an accession of strength. By means of water, an enemy may be intercepted, but not robbed of all his belongings.
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Select tactics based on the facts, not on emotions. (Decisions made while enthused assume you cannot fail, those made while depressed assume you will fail.) This includes your analysis of your opponent’s abilities, your skills, his energy cycle, your energy cycle, and the table layout.
Also, consider the consequences of each shooting choice if not successful. If successful, retain a memory of it. If unsuccessful, study the shot and determine what would have been a better choice. Remember that.
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