Giving Advice“Advice is seldom welcome; and those who need it the most like it the least.”-Earl of ChesterfieldUNSOLICITED ADVICE can get you into a lot of trouble. In many cases, it’s not appreciated and often resented. Some people might even feel you’re putting on an air of superiority. Don’t b …

The Break“Sooner or later the balls will break tough and then you’re out of shots.”-Irving CraneWHEN YOU COMPETE with top players, the break shot is serious business. The opening break can set the tone for the entire match. In games like eight ball and nine ball, if you fail to make a ball, you’l …

The Weakest Link“Improve the worst things about your game, and you raise your whole game.”-Tom SimpsonYOU ARE ONLY as good as the weakest link in your pool game. Whether it’s banks, kicks, or shot making, you can be certain your weaknesses will show up in game situations over and over. Unless you …