Speed Drills“The name of this game is speed control.”-Carswell RansomeControlling speeds makes on play look easy. With good speed, the cue ball stops close to your intended target, and the next shot is easy.Good speed control comes into play for shot making, as well as safety play. It can make o …

Write It Down“…when I’m in a slump, that match gets me all pumped up again.”-Tang HoaKeep a journal of the moments where you stepped up to a higher level of play. Make a note of great shots made under pressure, and don’t forget that fantastic three rail kick shot you made to stay alive at hill–h …

The Stroke“The stroke is a beautiful throwing motion.”- Jerry BriesathThe stroke is the center of the whole game. Without a great stroke, certain shots are simply not possible.As with all throwing sports, the arm motion comes back slowly and then accelerates forward. A textbook stroke might be des …