Lesson 4: Overcoming Nervousness in a Match
APA Member Question to Tina Pawloski . . . When I practice, my performance level is almost always better than my play in tournaments. Obviously, the desire to do well when it […]
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Donald Ray Langley
Donald Ray Langley of Lincoln, Ill., passed away on June 14, 2009. He enjoyed riding his Harley and shooting pool. He was a people person. Don was a long time member of […]
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Shelton Garrell
Shelton “Dwayne” Garrell of High Point, N.C. played in the APA in High Point and Kernersville. He joined the APA in June of 2005. He was known for his kindness and good […]
Read MoreThe Black Widow Defends her Empress Cup Title
In a repeat of last year’s final, Jeanette Lee defeated Yu Ram Cha to defend her Empress Cup title. Lee and a host of other international billiard stars competed in the 3rd […]
Read MoreLesson 3: 8-Ball Strategy for SL5s and Above
This article addresses 8-Ball strategy for SL5s and above. Once problem balls are out of the way, and the table is open, usually a SL5 player can run out. I do not […]
Read MoreTrick Shot 5: The Doctor Is In – A Secret of Sorts
Orignally featured in the Fall 2004 edition of The American Poolplayer magazine. The Doctor Is In – A Secret of Sorts As each of you approach local, regional, and national events in […]
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John Sullivan
John “Pap” Sullivan of Somerset, Pa., passed away on May 3, 2009 at the age of 87. He first joined the APA at the age of 82. He was a SL3 and […]
Read MoreBreaking News: APA Signs Jeanette Lee
The American Poolplayers Association (APA) is proud to announce they have signed a sponsorship agreement with The Black Widow, Jeanette Lee. The APA made the announcement Monday at their annual League Operator […]
Read MoreLesson 2: 8-Ball Strategy for SL2s, 3s and 4s
In this article, I will focus on strategy for the lower handicapped players. There is a different way to address 8-Ball for these players and those coaching these skill levels. As written […]
Read MoreMonica Webb Wins First WPBA Event of ’09
Monica Webb recently won the first WPBA Classic Tour event of the year at the Viejas Casino in San Diego in early April. Webb captured her first ever Classic Tour title at […]
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