Category: Mental / Theory

  • The game of pocket billiards is simple, but not easy.

    “What is the most important thing?” Fast Mikie selected an appropriate April PoolSynergy topic.  One that reflects his personality and if done well, one that could unearth profound nuggets. A topic to challenge our writers to dig up a critical and timeless tidbit to pass along to our readers.  Selecting one bit of knowledge from…

  • Pool Stories

    Billiard Tales: The most memorable pool story that made you a ‘better’ player Mike Fieldhammer – December 2009 This article is the first of a series of posts written in coordination with other pool bloggers. This first month’s theme is BILLIARD TALES. To see others, go to: http://www.pooltipjar.com/2009/12/poolsynergy-volume-ii/ Pool stories.  I love to hear them. …

  • Good news for late night billiard players

    This study is apparently good news for night owl pool players like me. From the September issue of Scientific American. Early Risers Crash Faster Than People Who Stay Up Late Night owls belie slacker reputation by staying alert longer Early birds may get the best worms—or at least the best garage sale deals—but they also…

  • Play the table not the player?

    Strategy:  Should your opponent dictate your strategy? Mike Fieldhammer – November 2009 This article is the first of a series of posts written in coordination with other pool bloggers. This first month’s theme is STRATEGY. To see others, go to: http://www.poolstudent.com/2009/11/15/poolsynergy-volume-001/ Most pool players have heard the phrase “Play the table not the player.”  I…