Your last miss has nothing to do with this moment!

You may shoot a shot that looks perfect and feels perfect – only to see the object ball rattle out of the jaws of the pocket. The next time you are aiming for that pocket, or that ball, or just your next time at the table, the thought of that previous shot may come up.

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In accordance with the Sticks and Stones principle of keeping it simple, I want to talk about an overlooked aspect of executing a pool shot. Although it seems so basic, most players suffer negative consequences from time to time as a result of overlooking the fundamental question, “What do I want?”
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With Sticks and Stones, I take a simple approach to the game, but from time to time I’ll find an ‘out of the box’ technique that is well worth passing on. Employing the power of visualization is one of those techniques.

Here are a few examples in action:
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The greatest obstacle to overcome in pool is yourself — you are the unpredictable party.  The table will not move, the balls will only move where you make them, and your opponent is not going to tackle you.
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Pool at a high level is a thinking game, and compared to other sports, mental fortitude is a highly valuable asset. Far too often, players miss shots as a result of a lack of focus, lack of planning, lack of confidence, or just plain goofy thinking.

The mental aspects common to all games of pool that a player must strive to master:

FOCUS – ATTITUDE – CONFIDENCE – PRESSURE

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