Intimidation“I used to think, I’ve gotta play Earl or Efren. But now I think, they have to play me.”-Rodney MorrisNever be intimidated by another player. When you are competing against a top player, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. The pressure is on them to prove their superiorit …

Nerves“The key is to keep breathing, don't let the adrenaline get out of hand.”-Allison FisherEveryone gets nervous at sometime or another. If you play competitively, it comes with the territory. It’s a sign that what you are doing actually matters. You have practiced long and hard, so of course it …

DON'T HURRY“Nothing can be more useful to a man than a determination not to be hurried.”-Henry David ThoreauThe game starts well before first rack is broken. It begins with your preparation. In fact, a calm, relaxed state of mind might be worth at least one game on the wire.With tournaments, make …