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The Drill Instructor, Dominic Esposito demonstrates how to learn to make a shot and the proper way to use a bridge.

SPM TV Live broadcast with special guest Brad Swain! Brad Swain is a Billiards instructor from Jacksonville, Florida. Brad is a...

By Dominic Esposito aka The Drill Instructor Another fabulous installment from The Drill Instructor this month! You can have the pool...

“So you are thinking about buying a pool table” Obviously you can purchase a new one, but depending on your budget, you may consider...

Very few pool players understand that their performance will reach a stalemate after they master many of the mental and physical aspects...

Recently one of my students asked, “How can I erase the memory of As a coach, I usually tell my students that thoughts are just thoughts...

Take the big breaker who crushes the rack but throws a temper tantrum every time he scratches: Yes, he’s got a powerful stroke, but...

The System of Having No System When considering Aiming Systems, let us look to the master Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee may someday be surpassed...

Lets assume that you have been practicing your favorite drills and working on your weakest areas, now what? Here are 10 Keys Points that...

These apply to just about everyone. It is nearly impossible to avoid these laws and their consequence. They don’t apply every time, but...

Sam first played pool five years ago at the age of twelve. She fell in love with the game for many reasons but her natural ability...

AWARENESS IS A SKILL Awareness of a shot is not something to try to achieve. You don’t actively create awareness. It is a skill you...

The main difference between the professional player and the best amateur is that the pro does not miss shots. They have a unique way of...

Billiards is a game of skill. Pocket billiards the game of choice for so many in the US and worldwide. Players invest in nice cues that...

As you well know, I’m a Master Instructor that focuses a lot on mental game, so if you think you are getting a magical stroke tip here,...

As a Master Instructor, I work with numerous students each year. One of the most popular topics in pool of late has been the discussion...

As a Master Instructor, I get the privilege of working with junior players of all ability levels. Some are among the best in the world...

When you are to arrive at your goals in pocket billiards you need to know exactly what your goals are. You don’t walk up to the ticket...

Jake is about to play his first-round match. His preparation on the practice table has been exceptional. He has remained focused and...

I have written a lot about how to prepare for tournaments and on the membership site I provide you with a section on drills to strengthen...