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“Don’t Miss” ~ Tim “The Monk” Miller
The Monk Willie said, “Don’t Miss” if you want to win more games. Players talk to me about missing the winning shot, the key ball or the...
Feb 11, 20182 min read


“Bar Rules” vs. “League Rules” ~ Jacqueline Karol
People always ask me what the right rules are for 8-ball. The answer is that there are many different rules that you can play by and...
Feb 6, 20182 min read


Follow Shot ~ Florian Kohler
Hello everyone, This month we are going to analyze a very interesting follow shot. This shot has been recently added to the world...
Feb 4, 20183 min read


Thin to Win ~ Anthony Beeler
During the late 1990’s I spent a lot of time competing in tournaments at Shannon Daulton’s All Star Billiards in Somerset, Kentucky....
Jan 19, 20183 min read


Purse Snatcher ~ Tim Chin
The Purse Snatcher is a classic set up shot that can get infuriating when you try it on an unfamiliar table. It was once in the Artistic...
Oct 22, 20171 min read


Just Look in the Mirror ~ Jacqueline Karol
There are several powerful exercises that you can do using a mirror. You can use it to break bad habits or to help you visualize a...
Oct 17, 20173 min read


The QuicSlick by the Billiard Engineer ~ A Review by Garret Troop
It’s hard to come up with something new in this industry much less recreate something and make it better. What the crew at the Billiard...
Oct 3, 20171 min read


CUTTING OUT THE FEAR: The effects of fear on execution ~ Kris Cash
There is a part of your brain that quietly sits back and monitors what you are doing, constantly on the lookout for trouble. Not...
Jul 5, 20176 min read


Snap Out of It ~ Anthony Beeler
Pool is a game of ups and downs. Most pool players experience a slump at some time or another. Slumps occur when you play below your...
Jun 23, 20173 min read


The Monk Helps You Move to the Next Level ~ Timothy “The Monk” Miller
www.theroadplayer12.com As you know I am always willing to help my fellow pool player. I have been doing that for thirty five years....
Jun 14, 20172 min read


Press Release ~ Cyborg Tips
Just 7 months after launching Cyborg tips in the US market, FMC announced today that Brooklyn, NY base Jorge “J-Rod” Rodriquez has joined...
Aug 27, 20162 min read


Cyclop TV Edition “Red Dot” Cue Ball – Review ~ Jaared “The Jazz Man”
“I will never forget the very first time that Cyclop (made by Diamond Billiards) Billiard Balls came onto the scene. They basically had...
Aug 2, 20163 min read


Ultraskin “Pro” Tip – Review ~ Jaared “The Jazz Man” Arsoemena
I was given the opportunity to review a tip that had caught my interest simply because of the buzz I was hearing about it. I had (over...
Jun 5, 20162 min read


Anatomy of a Good Shot ~ Max Eberle
Just yesterday I started rummaging through some old documents that I pulled out of storage while cleaning house and ran across a single...
Jun 3, 20161 min read


Snap Out Of It ~ Anthony Beeler
Pool is a game of ups and downs. Most pool players experience a slump at some time or another. Slumps occur when you play below your...
May 30, 20162 min read


Throwing Frozen Balls ~ Jacqueline Karol
The game is 9-ball here. In Diagram 1, the cue ball is frozen to the 8-ball and their line of centers are aimed to miss to the right...
May 19, 20161 min read


Getting Comfortable With Your Dominant Eye. ~ Dominic Esposito
[Some very interesting information at the 2:26 mark!] We want to talk about an area you might have overlooked when you’re working hard...
Mar 3, 20161 min read


Common Mental Mistakes. ~ Anthony Beeler {Instructional}
Most pool players lose way too many games because of poor mental decisions. They do not know how to systematically approach each shot and...
Feb 23, 20163 min read


Making The Right Choices. ~ Paul Potier {Instructional}
A few weeks ago, I was playing some One Pocket with a student of mine in Edmonton who has improved his game by many levels over the year...
Nov 20, 20155 min read


Banging Balls Outside Of The Bedroom. ~ Meagan Krafjack
A Woman’s Guide to Playing with Your Significant Other. We have all been there — the silent ride home after a terrible practice session....
Jul 27, 20154 min read
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