Author: Fieldhammer

  • Exercises from the P.A.T. (Playing Ability Test)

    The Playing Ability Test, better known as PAT, was devised by internationally-recognized coaches in Europe over the past three years. The system has been endorsed by the World Pool-Billiard Association as a credible internationally standardized program for objectively identifying the overall abilities of students so that areas needing improvement may be pinpointed. Students may compare…

  • Updates from the U.S. Open

    I’m currently at the 2007 US Open 9 Ball Championships in Chesapeake, Virginia where the room is chilly but the pool is HOT! Even though the tournament room is kept so cold you can almost see your breath, the weather outside has been in the gorgeous high 70s and the pool is smokin’! It’s Day…

  • I liked your article about 8-Ball run outs. How about an example?

    Billiard Coach Answer: Try to come up with your own ideas on the rack below and turn the page for further analysis. Exercise your brain and put some of the principles from January’s column into practice. That column emphasized having a plan before taking your first shot. Take a good look at the table below.…

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