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January 2011 Pool School (1/18/11)
G'Day PoolDawgians!
This is my favorite time of the month. It's the time when two of my favorite people send me articles full of knowledge, learning and "how to" type lessons. It always reminds me of Derek Zoolander's school. I keep wanting to call it Liz and Samm's Center For People Who Play Pool Good and Wanna Learn To Do Other Good Stuff Too. I'm very easily amused. Enough about me though, let's get rolling with the knowledge already!
Alignment, My Dear
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Merriam-Webster defines “alignment” as: the act of aligning or state of being aligned; especially: the proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts (as of a mechanical or electronic device) in relation to each other. No, you are not a machine but it certainly is interesting that the term “mechanical” is referenced when describing alignment. Especially since your alignment in pool is such an important part of your mechanics. What is alignment in pool?... Read The Full Article Here |
Stop the Insanity! - The Art of Zen Pool's Stop Shot
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There's no justice in the pool world. In a game where great players set themselves apart by how they move the cue ball – drawing it back the length of the table or threading it perfectly through traffic to get a shot - stopping the cue ball dead in its tracks should be the easiest thing to do. Sadly, it's not so. There's no simpler yet more complex shot on the table than the “simple” stop shot. Many nerdy, physical factors are at work to keep you from succeeding and like any good relationship, a decent rapport with the wily stop can take a while to build. The good news is that by mastering this game staple, you'll be well on your way to achieving pool nirvana... playing by feel... Read The Full Article Here |
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