(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
Once in a while, you have a competitor who attempts to dominate the game by force of personality. Such a person is looking for some way to demonstrate his personal superiority. Continue reading
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(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
Use the exercise below and learn to move the cue ball over precise distances.
Repeat this once a month. During a competition, a couple of slow roll practice strokes are all that is needed to remind your muscle memory. Continue reading
This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.
In all types of competition, there is an element of the game played above the table. In the minds of every player is the battle to hold strong the drive and will to win. Forces that affect this intention begin with the player’s opinion of his personal self-worth, usually proven by table results. Win one or more games and personal opinions are positive; lose one or more games and it can begin a self-defeating downward spiral. Continue reading
This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.
A bad angle is any shot that is not within the shooter’s skills to pocket. It does not have to be impossible, but must be a low percentage shot for your opponent. (Low percentage means that the shot cannot be pocketed more than 30-40% of the time – 3 or 4 out of 10 tries.) Continue reading
(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
“Know your enemy” has been a basic principle of strategic and tactical warfare planning throughout history. Understanding your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses helps you develop effective plans to defeat him. Continue reading
(About the author of the Billiard Gods books)
Howdy folks, here is this week’s
Cool Pool Learning Video. Continue reading
This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.
All defensive shot selections must include a consideration of its effect on your opponent. Observe his reactions immediately after executing a defensive shot. Individually, taken shot by shot, these have little effect, but over time you should see him emotionally respond to your efforts. Continue reading
(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
When a shot is at the edges of your comfort/chaos zone, the chances of being successful may be less acceptable. For example, if you can only make the shot 40% of the time and it is a critical situation, that chance of missing may be more than you are willing to allow. Continue reading
(This is today’s bit of advice from the book Safety Toolbox.)
When your opponent’s chaos zone has been defined, you can easily setup traps, known as temptation shots. These are hero shots just beyond your opponent’s abilities and control. They look within reach, but are tantalizing ghosts. He might succeed once in a while, but the odds are in your favor. Continue reading
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