February192009
I just read a very interesting article in Scientific American Mind (2/11/09) by Elizabeth Svoboda. How to Avoid Choking under Pressure (hat tip to DeadCrab over on the Billiards Digest Forum) explains the scientific basis for why most of us have the problem to some extent or another, and what we can do [...]
January192009
This classic book can change your pool game more than any other book or video you’ll ever buy. And it isn’t even written about pool! Go figure.
An 800,000 copy best selling book, in print for over 30 years, The Inner Game of Tennis is the preeminent book on the mental game in sport.
Whether [...]
January142009
I flubbed a couple of opportunities to be truthful with myself about my game that led to my early elimination in our ACS end of season 8 Ball tournament. I need to start seeing in real time what is so apparent in hindsight, that I often contribute to my own defeat.
December152008
We summarize two related University of Florida studies that provide compelling evidence on how to improve one’s shot making ability in pool and in other self-paced sports that involve focusing on a target.
Former graduate student Shane Frehlich advised that the “quiet eye” phenomenon, i.e., shifting focus less frequently but for longer duration, was key to a player’s success.
November142008
Employing a rigid preshot routine will help you master the free throw.
According to the study in the Journal of Sports Sciences based on data from the 2006 NBA playoffs, the players using a preshot routine shot free throw better than those who didn’t by a margin of 17%. Can you imagine if this one change could improve your game by such a large margin?
August152008
Doing drills will not just make you better at the particular shots in the drill; if done well it will give you new perspective when you are playing a game.
A good drill is designed to work certain kinds of shots, and do so in ways that test you, and push your limits.
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