PRACTICE“When I’m practicing, I visualize myself playing against a top player.”-Grady MatthewsPracticing and playing are different. Competition has a built-in motivation factor, because no one likes to lose. It also brings a level of intensity to performance that is difficult to duplicate in practic …

An Open Mind“Any moment you could reach a turning point that could change your game forever.”-Phil CapelleTO IMPROVE in this game, it’s smart to keep an open mind. New thoughts and ideas spring from all sorts of people and situations, providing a fresh and never ending source for improvement.Whe …

Push the Cue Ball“To learn to stroke, picture yourself pushing through, rather than striking the cue ball.”-Hal MixIF YOU WANT maximum cue ball action with the minimum amount of effort, keep the cue tip on the cue ball as long as possible during the follow–through. When contacting the cue ball it …