SHOT SELECTION“When you’re at the table, you control your own destiny.” -Tang HoaShot selection is key to controlling the game. You need to understand not only the shot possibilities available, but also whether or not you can execute them with a high degree of confidence. Deciding to take on a …

THE BACKSWING PAUSE“…the pause introduces the next event.in our quest for victory.” -Allison Fisher Many champions put a slight pause between the last backswing and the final stroke forward. It’s a technique that is used to insure a smooth transition between the two The pause does three things. …

POCKET SPEED“Hit the ball slow and watch the pocket grow.” -Buddy Hall Pocket speed is for the stroke needed for the object ball to just get to the back of the pocket. Balls hit with this speed have the best chance to drop. That’s why top players hit shots with a medium soft speed whenever pos …