Riding the Nine“…a player jumps to play the nine early and leaves it hanging in the pocket.”-Tom RossEVERYONE LOVES to combo an early nine ball. It’s nice to get an easy win, but a lot of games are also lost by jarring the nine ball in the pocket. If you decide to shoot a combo, think first about …

Use Your Senses“Point where you want the cue ball to go. Give your brain exact information.”-Myron ZownirTHE MORE YOU activate your senses, the better you will play. Pool is a game of feel.Visualize the shot in its entirety. See the object ball dropping into the pocket. Point your stick to the ex …

Widen the Angle“If struck hard enough, even with high english, the cue ball changes its path.”-Paul GuernseyWHEN YOU HIT the ball hard, the cue ball rebounds off the object ball with a wider angle. There are numerous situations where this knowledge can make or break a match.The diagram shows a cu …