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One of the most important things I learned from 25 years of collegiate teaching was to start where the student is interested. After many years of teaching I found that one of the best techniques to get students to really learn something (as evidenced by later test scores and use of the material...

I like playing the ten and 15 ball ghost to find what I need to practice. The 15 ball ghost requires more kicking and banking. When I miss I play that shot 20 /20 as Randy suggests. Over time the 10 and 15 ball ghost shows all of my weaknesses. It also has the advantage of changing up my...

I place the top of the tip just below center on nearly every shot. This helps me to find the horizontal center through the cue ball. I can see the line along the cue shaft, through the center of the cue ball to the object ball contact point. Then I adjust the stick as needed. In this way my tip...

Another way to do it that would allows for multiple slices would be to drill a hole through the waste edge of the ball Place a pin in the ball and then place in a small toolmakers' bench vise.

Grind opposing sides of the ball so it is easily held in a toolmaker's bench vise. Lay the vise on its side next to the guide on a table saw. Slice as needed. I haven't done it but would think that an 80 tooth blade should give a reasonable cut that can be polished as needed. Let us all know...

A similar "trick" is to visualize the object ball moving down the line to the pocket, then back up to the contact point and fire. It takes some training to actually see the object ball move but it can be done. Later you can learn to "see" the cue ball move to the object ball and then see the...

This is a real issue that can be easy to deal with. I am surprised you did not receive more serious answers. Playing pool is more like shooting a rifle than it is like playing tennis. Therefore, the player needs to learn to place their weight on their heels like a pistol shooters' stance...

About three years ago I was told I could wait another five years before I had to have cataract surgery. I said do it now and have no regrets. I wore glasses from the age of 12 and now I no longer wear glasses at all. My vision is actually better than when I was younger. Everything is a little...

My money would be on Efren. The man has class and is known as the "Magician" for a reason. It will be good to watch no matter who wins.

I had the duty in the Photo Lab at MCAS Beaufort, SC. Watched the whole thing on TV. There were some angry people on the base over the next few days. I was 20 years old and was probably a PFC in the Marines.

The previous ideas presented are of much use in developing strategy for 8-Ball. I use many of them. However, I think the idea that took my 8 Ball game to the next level was the realization that positional control is the most important element of the game. Watching the Pros play 9 Ball and 10...

There are two or three things that can make big improvements in your game. 1. Recognize that concentration on the current shot is in the top three things you can do to improve. Do your thinking while standing. Visualize the OB rolling towards the pocket and concentrate on every shot like it is...

I used to play the 8-Ball break but did not make a ball on the break often enough. I studied Colin Colenso's power break (at the age of 70) and found that I can bring 7- 9 balls past the side pocket and make a ball on the break about 8 out of ten breaks. Not bad for an old guy. I am right...

I would give you a greenie but I already did and have to spread it around. Soooo :grin-square::grin-square:

I am always looking for new ideas and things to try and have learned many things on AZB. Life is a give and take so I feel that I should contribute where I can in whatever small way I can. Several years ago I would get involved in the basically silly conversations / debates that were ongoing. I...

It is commendable that you seek to improve your relations with other posters. That is a great place to start. In general, I would suggest that you pose questions in such a way that they invite answers from others. Specificity helps. For instance, Is there a general rule of thumb for when to use...

You can become addicted to many things. The key elements are repetitive behavior and the belief that the behavior is no longer under volitional control (can't help themselves). The second element is some sort of adverse consequences that when experienced do not stop the ongoing behavior. If...

You can not turn your mind off. It simply doesn't work like that. What you can do is quiet your mind so that you have more room for subconscious processes to operate. Quieting the mind was discussed with several recommendations under the relaxation techniques thread...

While it may at first seem counter intuitive it is none-the-less true. These people have little respect for credentials. They have been around many people with supposed credentials who know very little. What they do respect is knowledge, facts, and real world experience. Use that as a guide...

This is not directed at Six Shooter. It is a general observation about teaching the kinds of people he has identified. (For what it is worth, I am one of them). First the student has to respect the teacher. It has nothing to do with credentials. It is about advanced knowledge that is respected...