NEW SKILLS“I learned to speak…by doggedly making a fool of myself until I got used to it.”George Bernard ShawNew skills require time and effort to master. They also need careful attention until the body feels comfortable with the new information. Research shows that step by step progress happens …

PRESSURE “You can practice ten hours a day, but if you.can’t handle the pressure, it was all a waste.”Ewa LauranceOne of the best ways to learn how to handle pressure is to compete with better players as often as possible. Top players will punish you every time you make a mistake and you’ …

BREATHE“The best thing is to take a deep breath and exhale before you shoot.”Allison FisherPool players need to be calm, relaxed, and steady. Warriors in the ancient martial arts thought the same way and achieved it through careful use of the breath.The ancient masters knew that bringing oxygen int …