(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 10 – knowledge into practice

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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 10 – Terrain

He who knows these things, and in fighting puts his knowledge into practice…

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 7 – enter into alliances

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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

We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors….

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(FAQ) What are recommended breaking positions?

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These are general guidelines. Generally, the greater the speed that you can hit the cue ball, the more the balls will spread out and increase the chances that one of the balls will fall into a pocket. This will allow the breaker to continue shooting. Continue reading →

(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 6 – harass him

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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

If the enemy is taking his ease, he can harass him; …

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 12 – kingdom destroyed

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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

But a kingdom that has once been destroyed can never come again into being; …

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(D&E) Drills & Exercises – (Side Pocket V) Run-outs, Set 4 of 4

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This progressive exercise to improve your playing skills is in the book Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards.

This is a multiple cue ball speed and spin drill. See Cue Ball Speed and Spin Variations. Make sure to observe the cue ball action (path from OB, any rail action, etc.) until it stops. You need to remember the results when you are in competition.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (full table patterns) – Group 9, Set 5

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This is today’s set of Cue Ball Cheats. These practice setups (and others in the book and blog) help you learn HOW to apply an exact speed and spin. That precision is how to get perfect shape on the second ball – and how to string a run together. For these layouts here are the Cheats for this post:

  • Cheat: 12:00, Medium 2 speed.
    6:00, Medium 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 7:30, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 11:30, Medium 2 speed.

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(CBC) Cue Ball Control (half table patterns) – Group 4, Set 11

Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets

This is today’s set of Cue Ball Cheats. These practice setups (and others in the book and blog) help you learn HOW to apply an exact speed and spin. That precision is how to get perfect shape on the second ball – and how to string a run together. For these layouts here are the Cheats for this post:

  • Cheat: Stun, Soft 3 speed.
  • Cheat: 12:00, Soft 3 speed.

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 7 – entice the enemy

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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 7 – Maneuvering

after enticing the enemy out of the way …

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 11 – enemy’s flank

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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 11 – The nine situations

By persistently hanging on the enemy’s flank, …

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