Author: Mike Fieldhammer
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Thirty-One Tips: 22. Chalk To Help Your Rhythm
Chalk with your bridge hand. I’ve always chalked this way and was always aware of the differences, but a recent video clip of “Mr. 400” John Schmidt made the reasons clear. If you use your bridge hand to chalk, it is easier to keep a more efficient rhythm. This technique seems to aid keeping your…
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Thirty-One Tips: 21. Patronize Good Tournaments
Attend tournaments that offer good quality and value. When you’re there, show your appreciation buy eating, drinking, and by thanking management and staff. I just rolled into Fargo Billiards and saw the event sheet below. Free breakfast?!  THANK YOU, Mike Page and Rory. No wonder they get players from South Dakota, Winnipeg, St. Louis, Twin…
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Thirty-One Tips: 20. Bend The Rules With Kisses
20. Bend The Rules With Kisses Most players have heard the phrase “It’s a dead one.” Usually this refers to a frozen combination that can’t be missed, so it is called “Dead.” Later in this series, I’ll give a couple of examples of these. Sometimes, a dead one can be a kiss shot where the…
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Thirty-One Tips: 19. Ignore the Odds
As a reminder, I’m making an effort to write one tip each and every day throughout the month of January. I’d like to hear some feedback and suggestions from you! I’m starting to run out of steam and topics. Thanks, you can contact me here. Tip for January 19, 2011: Believe that you can win…