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February 2011 Pool School (2/15/11)
Bonjour PoolDawgians!
Once again, it is time for Pool School with Liz and Samm. These emails are always among the most popular that we send. Not sure if it's the articles from these two wonderful ladies or just the fact that there aren't any gratuitous sales pitches included, but these emails get read and passed along more than anything else we send out.
So, rather than ramble on, I present you with February's edition of PoolDawg Pool School.
10 Proven Ways to Deal with Performance Anxiety
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There are few things more frustrating than practicing your heart out to prepare for a big tournament and feeling completely ready, only to “dawg” it when it counts because you can’t handle the pressure. What a terrible way to lose. Performance anxiety can be caused by your own expectations or what you believe others expect from your abilities. You may have all the skills to win but if you don’t have the confidence to execute when it counts then none of that matters.... Read The Full Article Here |
Spin It To Win It - Using English in Pool (Part 1)
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They say English, or side-spin, is a lot like salt – some people use a little, others a lot but we all agree that without it things would be very, very bland. It’s true that the majority of shots and position plays can be made without straying from the vertical axis of the cue ball, but it’s impossible to ignore the very important ones that can’t! Like it or not, using English is a huge part of what it means to be a pool-player and can’t be avoided forever. In this first part of a two-part series, I’ll be explaining five terms that apply to using English and are often confusing, even for advanced players.... Read The Full Article Here |
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