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Tom Simpson -
Tom Simpson is a Master Instructor in both the BCA and ACS Instructor Programs, and operates the National Billiard Academy, a BCA-Accredited Master Academy in Columbus, Ohio (one of six worldwide).
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In & Out of The Zone
Instructional
- 26-Jul-05
One of the primary characteristics of being in The Zone is that it is a time when mind & body are integrated and are performing together without conflict, i.e., in harmony. (More)
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Woo Woo Techniques
Instructional
- 04-Feb-05
Over time, I've accumulated a handful of strange-sounding but useful tips & techniques. I call them "woo woo techniques" because of the response they draw from players lacking an open mind (More)
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Looking for Trouble
Instructional
- 01-Jan-05
When you’re having a slump, or when you’re trying to help someone learn the game, the following are ten of the most common problem areas that cause us trouble, and some simple suggestions for dealing with them. (More)
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“Dead Stroke” vs. “In Stroke”
Once in a while, and always unexpectedly, I experience being in “dead stroke.” |
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What Are The Differences In Pool Balls?
Yes, there are definitely differences in not only the brands of pool balls on the market, but also in the styles offered by the single leading brand. |
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90° and 30° Rule Review
This article summarizes my previous six articles dealing with the 90° and 30° rules. Hopefully, by seeing all of the results in one place, knowing when and how to apply each rule will become clearer. |
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Breaking To Win
When most amateur's break, they try to smash the cue ball as hard as they can and watch the eight ball to see if it is going in a pocket... |
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“Pro-Cut” Pockets: Does Tight Make Right?
The term “pro-cut pockets” has been floating around for a while now. |
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Worse is Better
There’s something to be said about practicing and competing under controlled environments where your opponent is respectful and everything is pristine, but welcome to the real world. |
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What Are “THE FUNDAMENTALS”?
what, exactly, is meant by “the fundamentals”? |
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Blueprints before foundation
Picture yourself as a beginning golfer never having golfed a day in your life, but you do have the average human experience of previously watching it on TV and maybe having heard others talk a little about the game over the course of your life |
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