BREATHE“The best thing is to take a deep breath and exhale before you shoot.”Allison FisherPool players need to be calm, relaxed, and steady. Warriors in the ancient martial arts thought the same way and achieved it through careful use of the breath.The ancient masters knew that bringing oxygen int …

BEWARE! INJURED PLAYER“I think I played well because I wasn’t feeling so good.”-Helena ThornfeldtPlayers who are injured or feeling under the weather are dangerous because they often play with a different attitude. The pressure is off and they’re not as concerned with results. In some cases, they’re …

THE CRITICAL FIRST SHOT“…after the break, he took his time,and used his patience in making decisions.”-Wade CraneThe first shot can make or break you. It’s as simple as that. After the break, it’s crucial that you take some time to study the table and look for the best shot options.Once the balls …