Flow State, Meditation, and the Chaotic Billiard Room
What happens when distractions destroy your flow state at the table — and what I learned about finding it again despite the chaos around you.
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Learning Snooker: How to Play
Essential guides for players learning the game. From basic rules and stance to developing your first breaks, start your snooker journey here.
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Tony Fun - Interview with a Canadian Snooker Player
I had the pleasure to interview Tony Fun, a close friend, and someone I have learned a great deal of snooker from. Tony has been a competitive snooker player since the 1970’s, is a century runner that
Read Article →How to Fix your Cue Action and Stance - Analysis of Duane
A detailed video analysis of a reader's cue action, stance, and stroke — with feedback and coaching tips you can apply to your own game.
Read Article →Knowing when you might miss a shot
Missing is inevitable — but getting upset about it is a choice. Learn to evaluate your misses, understand why they happen, and use them to improve.
Read Article →How to Win in Snooker
Scoring heavily is the recipe for success. Break building doesn't just win frames — it saves them. Here's why consistent scoring is the foundation of the game.
Read Article →Tutorial: How to stop missing certain angles in snooker
There are shots you consistently miss — and there's a reason. A deep look at why certain angles give you trouble and how to fix them.
Read Article →The current state of Snooker cues from China
Snooker is going global and China is leading the charge — but what about their cue makers? A look at the state of Chinese snooker cues.
Read Article →Playing Poorly? Is It Your Snooker Cue?
Recommendations for snooker cue characteristics including weight, length, tip size, butt diameter, and shaft taper. A guide to help you determine if your cue is holding you back.
Read Article →Snooker Success Principles and Shot Selection - Part 3
Continues the series on mental mechanics, focusing on pressure and control in snooker. Learn how to use these tools to dictate the terms of a match.
Read Article →Key Success Principles and Shot Selection - Part 2
How choosing the right shot affects your anxiety and stress levels during a frame. The role of pressure in match play and how to use it to your advantage.
Read Article →Key Success Principles and Shot Selection - Part 1
How to commit to shots, stop thinking about missing, and step back to analyze the table before you play. Part 1 of a deep dive into shot selection.
Read Article →Do you have a problem with your Cue Action or Mechanics?
If you're questioning whether your stance, grip, or cue action is causing you to miss, you're not alone. Here's how to self-diagnose your mechanics.
Read Article →A Snooker Player Life Cycle
Compares learning snooker to mastering violin making, outlining stages from Beginner to Awkward to Competent to Master. Where are you in your snooker journey?
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