Don't Whine“When they start crying, I know their spirit is broken.”-Willy HoppeWhen you whine and complain, you are sending a message to your opponent. He senses your ship is going down and he will do everything he can to help it sink faster! Moaning and groaning boosts his morale and motivates him …

Over Thinking“I don't think about things a long time. The more you look, the more you doubt”-Kelly FischerPool is a game of rhythm and rhythm is one of the chief key components in high-leve athletic performances. Feeling rhythm and executing well are often linked to the right side of the brain, whil …

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 …