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

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

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 and to treat them as...

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 before long his emotions ...

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

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

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

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 allowed her to improve at ...

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 possess. When you automat...

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 aiming at the object ...

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 sometimes cost thous...

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, this article may disa...

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 of how professional p...

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 and many are striving ...

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 counter and ask for a...

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

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 your stroke and sho...

For those of you that like the forward weighted breaking cues there are some options.  The idea is that the forward weight stabilizes the stroke.  The Pechau...

Three-cushion Carom Billiards From the book “Carom Billiards:  Around the World Patterns Patterns” Group A: Short Leg into Long Rail, Group 1, Shot A1b Start...

Fellow pool enthusiast – let me take the time to share my background as we begin this journey to continually improve your skills.  My name is Tanner Pruess a...