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Does breathing in a particular way influence a shot ? Should it be considered in a "preshot routine" ? I find myself holding my breath during a shot when I don't think about it. What do you do ?

I'm in the "continue shooting"camp...after all, a ruling is supposed to abate contention. If disagreement still exist, the time for airing is not within the match. That's what they created protest procedures for. I'm afraid your player got a raw deal.

I'm one who has learned to shy away from eating prior to competing for the same reasons, full and sluggish. But it cost me earlier this year at a state competition, after a pretty long run into singles, I crashed pretty hard not wanting food to affect my game. Friends advised me to try that...

On an earlier post, one response referenced table size causing a skew in diamond travel paths on a bar box. What, if that's the case, changes occur on different size tables? Was the diamond system originally designed for a specific table? Have they changed in any way over the years?

Absolutely... I found your last link interesting. Thanks

It occurs to me that the emotions that present themselves subsequent to failure, or unexpected outcomes, in any regard should be dealt with, as well as realizing possible effects on you and your opponent. Whether it be directed at your mistakes or your opponents seemingly undeserved good...

I searched and read many threads about tips compressing at different rates, for a variety of reasons. I found a lot of entries considering the pros and cons of density along with some referring to elasticity. My goal was to understand if a new SS would cause a constant change in the tip that...

I can't seem to read this post without considering much of what you reference occurs unwittingly between conscious and subconscious states. I myself have struggled to realize how players in various situations, and yes, some higher than a Georgia pine, exhibit amazing abilities without repeat...

I too am a traditionalist. I was skeptical about this item for the same reasons you site, but after a long session of 9-ball I recognized consistency unmatched by any other device. Took me a while to warm up to it, but now I agree with Neil.

My hands up !

I've enjoyed reading many of the books listed in the responses to your question of reference, and I must say it has been wonderful realizing the spectrum of information, as well as the volume. As I have many years of experience playing and few of structured learning, books concerning the mental...

While striking a ball, recognizing and describing the effects of "feedback" gives me pause. The term is not only open to interpretation, it's most tangible sense is vibration and sound. When I read about cue makers that are in great demand, there still is great disparity in views of components...

It's time ! A 4th edition would be well received by many. Anybody know or communicate with Brad Simpson in this regard ?

After a player double hit on the break it became difficult to understand the result of the foul, considering it occurred on a break shot, interpretations of the VNEA rules were varied. Tried e-mail to VNEA ... no response. Please help. Thanks

I reside in Lafayette IN. My experience with this sport began many years ago,and unfortunately was mixed with more alcohol than knowledge. Choosing sobriety kept me out the game for quite a while, but a friend asked me to join a league about 5 years ago and I realized the game from a completely...

I will include more drills to help me as well as play some One Pocket to better enable my sense of understanding of what my coach is trying to get through to me. He says all too often I become so intent on perfect shape that I handcuff myself in pattern play. He says that I get "straight" way to...

I am being coached by a very well seasoned player who has increased my perceptions as well as my fundamentals immensely. It has now become a point of contention with my inability to "play for shape angles" rather than shape. He contends I will not be able to advance to the "next level" unless I...

What led to the creation of so many "sanctioning" bodies? It seemed through the fifty's and sixty's the BCA was the primary entity.Doesn't this diversity just cause separation in the sport?Will there ever be a tournament that will unify a national championship?

There seems to be different ways cloth is stretched and folded on side pockets. Are there methods that cause ball entry to differ? Some of the bar boxes I shoot on have obvious thick folds of cloth exposed. Is there a standard?