Some of the obvious errors pool shooters make to lose games, throw off their rhythm, and ruin an otherwise good evening of pool.
Lifting The Cue Abruptly On Draw Strokes
The stick hoists into the air, and so do the balls, and some player's teeth, too. I've given this billiards instruction to 200 players if I've given it once.
Leave the stick low, watch your draw (backspin) shots go... and go well. Roger Federer holds his racket low for tennis, hold your stick low (let it rest where it does naturally) for pool.
Here's more on what I call the triple loosen draw stroke. Few players know this stroke.
How does a pro understand where the cue ball will wind up in a moment, from a single glance at the balls? I show you across a variety of articles here at About.com.
Not Trying New Games That Keep Skills and Imagination
Fresh
New games and new practice routines chase away the pool blues every time. I've invented a number of games including Gopher Eight Ball and Nineation to keep you smiling and keep your interest at the tables longer than before.