Chao is now back in Taiwan teaching. Lee Kwen Fang also teaches who was also once a world beater. Both of them are teaching in my hometown in Kaohsiung at about a rate of 40 an hr
Because many people on this board haven't heard of him or pay attention to him. I hope he can bring his A game, but this is probably his first time in America or one of the few times he's been here.
On a more serious side. I believe pace and pre-shot routine are the best things to go back to. At least for me personally, when I'm running racks its when I am playing slower and not rushing shots. I also felt that my game became much more consistent after I developed a consistent eye pattern...
Gotta check out this book!
http://www.amazon.com/Play-Your-Best-Nine-Ball/dp/0964920433/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1350496855&sr=8-5&keywords=play+your+best+pool
The Taiwanese pro league's format is ridiculous. The table conditions are TOO easy for those guys! I was watching most of the stop that just happened awhile ago and people were stringing 5-7 racks easily!
No problem! I may be a little biased because I'm Taiwanese, but I really enjoy watching them play. They all have great fundamentals, good cue ball and ridiculous shot making abilities. But I'd still give the edge to some Filipinos who just live eat and breathe pool... it feels a little more like...