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

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

  14. Measuring Your Progress

  15. The Best Advice I Ever Got

  16. Lady Luck Is Not Your Opponent

  17. A Tale Of Two Players

  18. The Pool Player’s Dance

  19. Say Nice Things

  20. The Road To Great Pool

  21. Attitude Is Everything

  22. Diagnosis: Slump

  23. Roadblocks To Consider

  24. Pool Players Unite!

  25. Read to Feed Your Mind, Body and Game

  26. How Can I Prevent Choking?

  27. How To Get To Carnegie Hall

  28. THE FUNDAMENTALS: Lifetime Tune-Ups Recommended

  29. The Four Most Important Things In Pool

  30. Mind Control

  31. Keeping It Real

  32. Playing Under Pressure

  33. Winning With Your B Game

  34. Seven Habits of Highly Effective Pool Players

  35. If You Can’t Stand The Heat

  36. Fear Factor

  37. The Power of Visualization

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

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

  40. 10 Things That Will Make You A Better Player

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