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...

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

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

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

The Roku chalk is another in the line of premium chalks. These premium chalks such as Kamui Roku or Great White are quite a bit more...

The chalk it self has a new look and feel to it. The new Hexagon shape that Kamui has chosen just feels right in your hands. The chalk...

Bill Smith “Mr3Cushion” has been one of the top players in the country for all of his 40 year career as a professional 3 Cushion player....

Here is a safety you will know right away. Can you do it five times in a row? Do you have the speed skills to put the cue ball where you...

The Travel Mate is one of the most innovative billiards accessories to hit the market in recent memory.  I first saw the concept of the...

There are many opportunities to go for a short rack. It is important however that you follow a formula. Specific elements must present...

Most pool players lose way too many games because of poor mental decisions. They do not know how to systematically approach each shot and...