Psychology of Pool

The Mental Game of Pool

Success in pool isn’t just about physical skill—it’s also about mental strength.

This category explores the psychology behind great performance, offering articles on focus, confidence, emotional control, and decision-making at the table. Learn how to stay calm under pressure, recover from mistakes, and develop a winning mindset through practical tips and insights from seasoned players and coaches.

Whether you're playing in local leagues or high-stakes tournaments, developing a strong mental game can be the difference between winning and falling short. These articles offer strategies and insights to help you strengthen your mindset, improve decision-making, and play with greater clarity and composure.

  1. 5 Things To Do For An Important Match

  2. Luck O’ The Irish: Dealing With Lucky Players

  3. The Two Types of Pool Players

  4. Overcoming Mental Barriers

  5. Cueing with Confidence

  6. Down in the Slumps

  7. A Mental Training Program

  8. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

  9. Vol.1: Instruction 2 - KEEP IT SIMPLE

  10. Vol.1 YOUR DUTIES

  11. Quick-Fire Practice Techniques

  12. The Art of the Comeback

  13. Hitting a Plateau and Pushing Past It—The Value of the Ghost

  14. Where Do I Want To Shoot My Next Shot From?

  15. Measuring Your Progress

  16. The Best Advice I Ever Got

  17. Lady Luck Is Not Your Opponent

  18. A Tale Of Two Players

  19. The Pool Player’s Dance

  20. Say Nice Things

  21. The Road To Great Pool

  22. Attitude Is Everything

  23. Diagnosis: Slump

  24. Roadblocks To Consider

  25. Pool Players Unite!

  26. Read to Feed Your Mind, Body and Game

  27. How Can I Prevent Choking?

  28. How To Get To Carnegie Hall

  29. THE FUNDAMENTALS: Lifetime Tune-Ups Recommended

  30. The Four Most Important Things In Pool

  31. Mind Control

  32. Keeping It Real

  33. Playing Under Pressure

  34. Winning With Your B Game

  35. Seven Habits of Highly Effective Pool Players

  36. If You Can’t Stand The Heat

  37. Fear Factor

  38. The Power of Visualization

  39. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Silly)

  40. Fumble! - Pool Slip Ups That Happen To All Of Us

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