How to Play Pool Smarter And Better

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Play Pool Smarter And Better

Looking to improve your billiards game? Here are the steps to mentally prepare you to play better.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Create A Pre-Shot Ritual.

This ritual consists of everything from getting up to shoot to contacting the cue ball. A common pre-shot ritual goes as follows.
Step 2

*Examine The Table...*

and choose the best shot that will leave you with the best position to shoot the remaining balls.
Step 3

*Decide Exactly How You Want To Play It...*

and where you want the cue ball to land after you shoot.
Step 4

*Chalk Up The Stick*
Step 5

*Line Up The Shot...*

and get into position with your head low and directly over the cue stick.
Step 6

*Practice Stroke A Few Times...*

or more or less if comfortable
Step 7

*Execute Shot...*

making sure to follow through.
Step 8

*Rinse & Repeat...*

steps 2-7 before each shot to create the right conditions for you to make shots successfully and repeatedly.
Step 9

Examine How Your Opponent is Playing

You can sometimes get a morale boost if you notice they are having troubles and are frustrated.
Step 10

Stay Relaxed

Find a way to stay relaxed while playing so nerves play little to no part in your game.

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