(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 11 – forward move

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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 11 – The nine situations

When it was to their advantage, they made a forward move …

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 7 – forced marches

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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

make forced marches without halting day or night, …

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(FAQ) How can you get over a slump?

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Just like baseball players fall into slumps, you will have similar experiences in pool. Your game disintegrates and you make playing decisions that would be embarrassing for a beginner. These times can be depressing, leading to thoughts of giving up the game – a true tragedy. Continue reading →

(FAQ) Can a losing match be turned around?

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There are two circumstances when your game-playing skills seem to abandon you. One occurs on starting the match. You start slow and your opponent gets an early lead. The other occurs when you start well, then someplace in the middle of the match, your game goes downhill. Continue reading →

(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 6 – remaining invisible

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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

By discovering the enemy’s dispositions and remaining invisible ourselves …

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 2 – actual fighting

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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 2 – Waging war

When you engage in actual fighting….

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(FAQ) How can you play better while nervous?

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Nervousness is a mental condition. It is most intense when fear is greatest. Generally, the fear is based on worries of survival – actual or imaginary. In the world of pool playing, nervousness occurs when you are doing something new. It could be entering an unknown pool hall, playing an unknown opponent; or entering a tournament for the first time. Continue reading →

(BSC) Billiard Skills Challenge – CB Path 2 (Intermediate) Test Group

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Here is Today’s Test Group Challenge from the book. This progressive set develops personal confidence when similar shots come up during competition – and define Comfort Zone limitations.

PURPOSE:  Pocket the 1 Ball on each of the the designated attempts – for each layout in the Test Group. Roll the cue ball on the designated path.

This is the Cue Ball Path CBP(2) (Intermediate) Test Group. There is also an Advanced Test Group. Continue reading →

(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 11 – skillful leaders

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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

Those who were called skillful leaders of old knew how to drive a wedge between the enemy’s front and rear …

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(AWAP) Art of War v. Art of Pool – Chapter 11 – coyness of a maiden

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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

At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden …

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This information considers how battlefield strategies and tactics can be used to win more games. If this seems interesting, read these AWAP posts.

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