Many are not aware of the energy that crosses any sphere when it is acted on by any force. In billiards, we have our linear energy (the stic

Have you ever felt your body get tense during a match? Have you ever felt insecure about a shot? Have you ever missed a key shot you...

By Dominic Esposito aka The Drill Instructor Another fabulous installment from The Drill Instructor this month! You can have the pool...

Very few pool players understand that their performance will reach a stalemate after they master many of the mental and physical aspects...

Recently one of my students asked, “How can I erase the memory of As a coach, I usually tell my students that thoughts are just thoughts...

Take the big breaker who crushes the rack but throws a temper tantrum every time he scratches: Yes, he’s got a powerful stroke, but...

The System of Having No System When considering Aiming Systems, let us look to the master Bruce Lee. Bruce Lee may someday be surpassed...

These apply to just about everyone. It is nearly impossible to avoid these laws and their consequence. They don’t apply every time, but...

Sam first played pool five years ago at the age of twelve. She fell in love with the game for many reasons but her natural ability...

Our emotions are created by a small part of the brain that for simplicity we will call the emotional brain. There are of course many...

AWARENESS IS A SKILL Awareness of a shot is not something to try to achieve. You don’t actively create awareness. It is a skill you...

The main difference between the professional player and the best amateur is that the pro does not miss shots. They have a unique way of...

By a show of hands, how many players reading this play in a pool league? Now, keep your hand up if you play outside of your weekly league...

As you well know, I’m a Master Instructor that focuses a lot on mental game, so if you think you are getting a magical stroke tip here,...

As a Master Instructor, I work with numerous students each year. One of the most popular topics in pool of late has been the discussion...

As a Master Instructor, I get the privilege of working with junior players of all ability levels. Some are among the best in the world...

When you are to arrive at your goals in pocket billiards you need to know exactly what your goals are. You don’t walk up to the ticket...

Jake is about to play his first-round match. His preparation on the practice table has been exceptional. He has remained focused and...

Three-cushion Carom Billiards From the book “Carom Billiards:  Around the World Patterns Patterns” Group A: Short Leg into Long Rail,...

Fellow pool enthusiast – let me take the time to share my background as we begin this journey to continually improve your skills.  My...