Stack the Rack“Nine ball racks are the easiest to predict, manipulate and take advantage of.”-Joe TuckerAFTER YEARS of breaking nine ball, players have figured out that the balls tend to have a somewhat predictable scatter pattern. Although each rack is unique, there is a tendency for the two bal …

GRATITUDE“I consider myself incredibly lucky. Every day I take a moment to give thanks.”-Mitch LauranceTHE WORLD IS MOVING faster and it’s easy to get caught up in the breakneck speed of cell phones and internet downloads.As matters of the heart slip through the cracks, material success and wealt …

Jacked Up“…you’re shooting down on the ball, which means it can scoot off to the side.”-Ewa Mataya LauranceSHOOTING JACKED UP is always tricky. However, there are times when you have no choice. You will need a precise set up, good alignment and very sound fundamentals.Whenever your cue stick is e …