Ambitious pool players usually spend a lot of time at the pool table. Usually they play with other players, watching them, asking for ways to improve. Some players even set up drills. But most don’t stick to a regular practice regimen. Besides time and good drills you need a good concept for regular practice, though. (more…)
In my book I explained that 9-Ball and 10-ball is basically about staying in control. Either we run out in a controlled way or we play save in a controlled way. This means especially not to light-mindedly try and miss hard shots and, obviously, not to miss easy shots. In case we miss position, it’s better to play a safety than losing the game with a risky shot. With my practice game “Patrick’s X-Ball” you practice staying in control. (more…)
I recently discovered a new game that is great for 9-Ball and 10-Ball training or just for fun. Actually, it’s just a reinterpretation of an old game. I’m talking about American Rotation.
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I was informed yesterday that I have not written anything for a long time. I thought no one would notice – all the more pleasant that somebody did. Micha, this one’s for you!
I’ve recently been recommended the YouTube videos by Mike Page (edit: Thank you, Uta!). He is a BCA-approved pool coach in Fargo, North Dakota, USA (and is the inventor of the beautiful training game Fargo). Especially this video is great:
Check out his other videos as well! This is really good stuff.
A week ago I wrote about the fact that the fundamental techniques are always crucial for success. Beginners understand this quickly – they can hardly do anything and want to learn the basic techniques. It’s much more difficult for advanced players: they can still perform well with poor fundamentals. In really difficult situations, however, the technique is lacking. By the way, technique does not only mean stance and stroke, but also the pre-shot routine and the entire rhythm of the player.
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