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Oct 9, 20183 min read
Roku Chalk Review ~ by Steve Sherman
The Roku chalk is another in the line of premium chalks. These premium chalks such as Kamui Roku or Great White are quite a bit more...
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Aug 28, 20184 min read
The Secret of the Half-Ball ~ Bill Smith “Mr3Cushion”
Bill Smith “Mr3Cushion” has been one of the top players in the country for all of his 40 year career as a professional 3 Cushion player....
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Aug 28, 20183 min read
HEADPHONES – PERSONAL BENEFITS AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES ~ by Peggy Mallen
It wasn’t that long ago a few players were using headphones during practice, and even fewer were using them while playing league or...
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Aug 28, 20183 min read
Shot Sequence ~ The Monk “Tim Miller”
Practice is designed to erase our faulty perceptions about a missed shot. But we have missed too many shots, and even in practice we miss...
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Jul 21, 20182 min read
Raise your skill level ~ The Monk (Tim Miller)
Here is a safety you will know right away. Can you do it five times in a row? Do you have the speed skills to put the cue ball where you...
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Feb 26, 20184 min read
Trick Shot
Everyone has seen someone do a trick shot on a pool table at some point. Whether it’s trick shot videos on social media, watching a...
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Feb 26, 20183 min read
The Cincinnati Kid ~ Anthony Beeler
A cold breeze and the sputter of snowflakes marked a cold February afternoon back in 2007. Robert Walker, a close friend, hosted a...
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Feb 26, 20183 min read
Common Mental Mistakes ~ Anthony Beeler
Most pool players lose way too many games because of poor mental decisions. They do not know how to systematically approach each shot and...
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Feb 4, 20183 min read
Follow Shot ~ Florian Kohler
Hello everyone, This month we are going to analyze a very interesting follow shot. This shot has been recently added to the world...
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Jan 19, 20183 min read
Thin to Win ~ Anthony Beeler
During the late 1990’s I spent a lot of time competing in tournaments at Shannon Daulton’s All Star Billiards in Somerset, Kentucky....
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Oct 22, 20171 min read
Purse Snatcher ~ Tim Chin
The Purse Snatcher is a classic set up shot that can get infuriating when you try it on an unfamiliar table. It was once in the Artistic...
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Oct 17, 20173 min read
Just Look in the Mirror ~ Jacqueline Karol
There are several powerful exercises that you can do using a mirror. You can use it to break bad habits or to help you visualize a...
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Jul 5, 20176 min read
CUTTING OUT THE FEAR: The effects of fear on execution ~ Kris Cash
There is a part of your brain that quietly sits back and monitors what you are doing, constantly on the lookout for trouble. Not...
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Jun 23, 20173 min read
Snap Out of It ~ Anthony Beeler
Pool is a game of ups and downs. Most pool players experience a slump at some time or another. Slumps occur when you play below your...
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Jun 14, 20172 min read
The Monk Helps You Move to the Next Level ~ Timothy “The Monk” Miller
www.theroadplayer12.com As you know I am always willing to help my fellow pool player. I have been doing that for thirty five years....
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Sep 14, 20163 min read
Charlie Marshall Jr. Interview ~ “Mighty” Joe Young
I am truly impressed and amazed by this 12-year old’s list of accomplishments that it gives me hope that the sport is alive and well....
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Jul 12, 20166 min read
Story of Old ~ Tom Hay
I promised a friend, Ron Kirk, a few years ago I would try to write a story about Pool and especially about our Pool Hall hang out place...
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Jun 3, 20161 min read
Anatomy of a Good Shot ~ Max Eberle
Just yesterday I started rummaging through some old documents that I pulled out of storage while cleaning house and ran across a single...
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May 30, 20162 min read
Snap Out Of It ~ Anthony Beeler
Pool is a game of ups and downs. Most pool players experience a slump at some time or another. Slumps occur when you play below your...
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May 29, 20162 min read
How It’s Made: Episode 6 ~ Kim Walker
Turn the butt on the lathe using the butt taper bar. (figure 1) Figure 1 The points in the butt sleeve are looking good. (figure 2)...
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