THE VERTICAL AXIS “I was losing because I was using too much english.” -Shawn Putnam It’s fun to spin the cue call but it does complicate things. Left or right english can cause an array of problems—a big one is deflection. Applying english requires you to hit the cue ball off center and that …

SHOT SELECTION“When you’re at the table, you control your own destiny.” -Tang HoaShot selection is key to controlling the game. You need to understand not only the shot possibilities available, but also whether or not you can execute them with a high degree of confidence. Deciding to take on a …

THE BACKSWING PAUSE“…the pause introduces the next event.in our quest for victory.” -Allison Fisher Many champions put a slight pause between the last backswing and the final stroke forward. It’s a technique that is used to insure a smooth transition between the two The pause does three things. …