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Oct 28, 20193 min read

“So you are thinking about buying a pool table” ~ by Diamond Dave/David Donovan

“So you are thinking about buying a pool table” Obviously you can purchase a new one, but depending on your budget, you may consider...

Oct 15, 20193 min read

Technique

A BALANCING ACT ~ by Anthony Beeler

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

ARE YOU ON THE REBOUND? ~ by Anthony Beeler

Oct 15, 20192 min read

Technique

ARE YOU ON THE REBOUND? ~ by Anthony Beeler

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...

A Man has Got to Know His Limitations ~ by Anthony Beeler

Oct 1, 20192 min read

Technique

A Man has Got to Know His Limitations ~ by Anthony Beeler

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 ~ by Jeff Trent

Sep 16, 20193 min read

Technique

The System of Having No System ~ by Jeff Trent

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

General FAQs and Laws of Pool ~ by Allan P. Sand

Jul 14, 20193 min read

Technique

General FAQs and Laws of Pool ~ by Allan P. Sand

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

It’s Time To Start Winning: Beliefs ~ by Simon Capon

Jul 14, 20194 min read

Technique

It’s Time To Start Winning: Beliefs ~ by Simon Capon

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...

It’s Time To Start Winning: The Definitive Mind Programming System for Sport

Apr 5, 20193 min read

Technique

It’s Time To Start Winning: The Definitive Mind Programming System for Sport

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...

Apr 5, 20192 min read

See the Shots the Right Way ~ by Tim “The Monk” Miller

Standing up I see the shot with my eye. There are no thoughts going through my mind. Just see the shot. With my brain, I know the stroke...

Awareness and Composure at the Table ~ by Tim”the Monk” Miller

Apr 5, 20193 min read

Technique

Awareness and Composure at the Table ~ by Tim”the Monk” Miller

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...

Eye Patterns and Sighting ~ by Tim “The Monk” Miller

Apr 2, 20194 min read

Technique

Eye Patterns and Sighting ~ by Tim “The Monk” Miller

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...

Jan 21, 20193 min read

Wolf Pack Letter~ by Tim “The Monk” Miller

The MONK 101 is a complete training program and will give you all the material you need to build a strong exciting game. This is your...

Jan 21, 20193 min read

Monk Approach to the Table~ by Tim “The Monk” Miller

When you play this game try to glide around the table in a nice smooth motion. Do not use any herky-jerky movements. Don’t act like you...

MOLDING YOUR JUNIOR PLAYER~ by Anthony Beeler

Jan 9, 20193 min read

Juniors

MOLDING YOUR JUNIOR PLAYER~ by Anthony Beeler

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...

Setting Goals ~ by The Monk “Tim Miller”

Jan 1, 20192 min read

SPM Stories

Setting Goals ~ by The Monk “Tim Miller”

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...

Tournament Preparation ~ by The Monk “Tim Miller”

Nov 26, 20183 min read

SPM Stories

Tournament Preparation ~ by The Monk “Tim Miller”

I have written a lot about how to prepare for tournaments and on the membership site I provide you with a section on drills to strengthen...

A Pool Instructor’s Journey – Build the Foundation ~ Tanner Pruess

Oct 9, 20183 min read

SPM Stories

A Pool Instructor’s Journey – Build the Foundation ~ Tanner Pruess

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

Popular Billiard University Summer Boot Camps Concluded for 2018~ Dr Dave Alciatore

Jul 22, 20182 min read

SPM Stories

Popular Billiard University Summer Boot Camps Concluded for 2018~ Dr Dave Alciatore

Contact: Dr. Dave Alciatore Email: info@BilliardUniversity.org Phone: (970) 482-8229 PRESS RELEASE The Popular Billiard University...

May 27, 20184 min read

SPM Stories

Travel Mate Cue Holder ~ Steve Sherman

The Travel Mate is one of the most innovative billiards accessories to hit the market in recent memory. I first saw the concept of the...

Feb 26, 20183 min read

Technique

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...