Avoid Surprises“…think it all the way through, rehearsing the movement of the balls mentally.”-Grady MathewsWHEN IT COMES to run out pool, the devil is in the details. Unwelcome surprises are the death of many an easy out. We’ve heard it over and over, “I can’t believe it! I cut the ball perfect, …

Quiet As A Mouse“I don’t like to talk during a game. I just concentrate on my own shots.”-Mark WilsonVERY FEW world–class players can carry on a conversation while competing and play to their maximum potential. Language is a function of the left–brain. It’s part of the same neural system that dea …

The Combination“Ideally…you would like to fall where you can hit the first ball in the center.”-Nick VarnerMAKING COMBOS is an art. They are easy to miss because they need such precise aiming and even a touch of unwanted english can throw the shot off.Often with combos, you need to control two or …