Lesson 7: To Coach or Not to Coach?
It was my goal when writing articles for the APA to write specifically for players with higher skill levels, while in another part of the same article write directly for players with […]
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Rose Ann Graf-Rutledge
Rose Ann Graf-Rutledge of McLean, Ill., was an active member of the Logan County APA. She was loved by everyone who knew her. Rose passed on Sept. 21, 2009.
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Trick Shot 9: 3 Balls, 3 Pockets & 3 Cushions
Originally featured in the Fall 2006 issue of The American Poolplayer magazine. 3 Balls, 3 Pockets & 3 Cushions! DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: 2.9 CONFIDENCE FACTOR: 5 minutes, 48 seconds per day for […]
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Brian Mason
Brian Mason of Troy, N.Y., played out of Diamond Eight Billiards on the “Intimid8ers” Sunday night team. He was an awesome person and a great shot, who always demonstrated good sportsmanship. Brian […]
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Rick Cox
Rick Cox was an avid pool player and a member of the APA family in Melbourne, Fla., since 2003. He was an excellent Skill Level 6, and played on a 9-Ball team […]
Read MoreLesson 6: Playing an Opponent with a Higher or Lower Skill Level Than Your Own
This question comes from Tim Pyatt, an APA member from Central Illinois. What is the best way to prepare yourself to play a person with a skill level (SL) much lower than […]
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Trick Shot 8: Adjustment
Originally featured in the Summer 2005 edition of The American Poolplayer magazine. Adjustment! Great Falls, Montana… Rock Springs, Wyoming… Pueblo, Colorado… North Platte, Nebraska… St. Charles, Missouri… Decatur, Illinois… Indianapolis, Indiana… King’s […]
Read MoreLesson 5: Preparing for Nationals, Individually and as a Team
For those of you getting ready for the APA National Team Championships, this event is different than any tournament that I have ever prepared for. Every tournament I have ever competed in […]
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Trick Shot 7: “I Think I’ll Transfer”
Originally featured in the Spring 2005 edition of The American Poolplayer magazine. “I Think I’ll Transfer!” DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: 2.4 CONFIDENCE FACTOR: 4 minutes, 48 seconds per day for 3 days SETUP/POSITION: […]
Read MoreTrick Shot 6: Ball In Hand “Shortcut”
Originally featured in the Spring 2005 edition of The American Poolplayer magazine. Ball In Hand “Shortcut!” DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: 2.3 CONFIDENCE FACTOR: 4 minutes, 36 seconds per day for 3 days SETUP/POSITION: […]
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