Most pool players lose way too many games because of poor mental decisions. They do not know how to systematically approach each shot and control their emotions to maintain confidence. This article will address three common mental mistakes that pool players make and will also show you how to eliminate them. 1. Don’t Analyze Your Stroke: Any thoughts about your stroke during match play are counterproductive to performing well. Whether it is in between shots or during play, tru

Once you master composure, your actions take on a different tone. In your daily life you will walk strong. Composure is not how you act, it is who you are. People often talk about how a composed person is strong in all situations. Let it be said that you can’t act composed, you have to be composed, and that takes practice. In the game of nine-ball, let’s look at a player who is not composed. He says things like, “Man I hit that ball so good,” when he missed by two inches. “Di