OPTIMUM INTENSITY“Mentally I try to stay at a medium level, not too high or too low.”-Todd ZeileEvery athlete has a level of intensity where they feel best competing. It’s largely mental, but at the higher levels, adrenaline comes into play. Football players need a high intensity, while pool players …

SLOW START “Great is the art of beginning,but greater is the art of ending.”-Henry Wadsworth LongfellowA slow start can put you in a foul mood. If you fail to run out your first time at the table, you could start thinking, “Oh, this is going to be one of those days.”This attitude does not se …

BREAK SCHOOL“Is your opponent making balls on the break?Watch where he or she is breaking!”-Tina HardtEvery table breaks a little differently. Some give up balls easily, others are as stingy as a squirrel gathering nuts. Check out the table marks to see if there are any favorite spots and try them …