“Figure out why you lost and fix it. That’s how you get better.”Shane Van BoeningEvery failure has a silver lining—the potential to teach us something about our game. However, in order to discover the value of a loss, we must identify specific mistakes and take responsibility for them. In this w …

“When plotting your position…don’t forget there are six pockets.”Phil CapelleEverybody knows there are six pockets, but not all players use all six pockets.In straight pool, there is a full rack of balls that are usually broken lightly. Balls tend to stay around the racking area and it’s common to p …

“A champion will see a return to the chair as an opportunity to refocus and recharge.”Allison FisherThe chair can be a lonely place occupied with negative thoughts or it can be where a turning point begins.With few exceptions, you are in the chair because you made a mistake. Don’t beat yourself up w …