Sports psychologists have shown that fixating on a particular location or object is common in top performers and can aid skill acquisition. In TheSportInMind, Sam Vine says "such research suggests that in order to be successful at aiming to a...
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Repetition is the Key to Quality Practice
To get the most out of your practice session, you should repeat the same motions over and over until they become automatic. Think of one recent shot you missed pocketing or positioning the cue ball, and set that shot up how...
Keep Your Body Still
Billiards is about consistency, so why would you want to complicate your mechanics by moving your body? There is absolutely no good reason to move your body during a shot except possibly on a power break. Always keep your entire...
A True Test of Fundamentals
Solid fundamentals includes aligning your body to the line of aim for a shot and delivering a straight stroke. No shot better tests this ability than a long, straight-in shot where you have to elevate your cue stick. If your...