Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................... 1
SECTION I
THE PHYSICAL GAME
CHAPTER 1
Fundamentals...................................... 5
The Power of Distinction.................................................. 6
The Principles of Effortless Function.............................. 6
Simplicity............................................................... 6
Gravity................................................................... 7
Alignment............................................................... 8
Rhythm................................................................... 10
CHAPTER 2
execution.............................................. 13
Agreement......................................................................... 13
Physical Agreement............................................... 13
How to Recognize It............................................... 15
Reference Training........................................................... 16
The Power of Naming............................................ 17
Knowing Your Percentages................................... 17
The Pro Book Reference Series....................................... 18
Position Shots................................................................... 18
Targets................................................................... 19
Rails....................................................................... 19
Windows................................................................. 20
Left and Right-Hand Shots................................... 20
Extended Shots...................................................... 20
Boundary Shots...................................................... 21
Training Guidelines............................................... 21
Understanding Shot Graphics............................... 22
The Pro Book Reference Shots............................... 23
Safeties.............................................................................. 39
The Pro Book Reference Safeties............................ 41
Kicks.................................................................................. 57
The Pro Book Reference Kicks................................ 58
Kick Safeties .................................................................... 70
The Pro Book Reference Kick Safeties................... 71
Banks................................................................................. 79
The Pro Book Reference Banks.............................. 80
Drills.................................................................................. 88
The Pro Book Reference Drills............................... 89
CHAPTER 3
Equipment............................................ 93
The Truth About Equipment............................................. 93
Playing Conditions........................................................... 94
Inspecting the Table Bed....................................... 94
Assessing the Cloth............................................... 95
Knowing the Rails.................................................. 96
Understanding Pocket Strategy............................ 96
Playing With Balls................................................. 97
The Effect of Humidity.......................................... 99
Set-Ups and Sabotage............................................ 99
The Power of Rules........................................................... 100
CHAPTER 4
Conditioning......................................... 101
Exercise............................................................................. 102
Needs and Benefits................................................ 102
Stretching............................................................... 103
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic............................................. 104
A Physical Training Program................................ 104
What about Lifting Weights?................................ 106
Relaxation......................................................................... 107
The Importance of Breathing................................ 107
Breathing Exercises............................................... 108
Relaxation Recognition.......................................... 110
Relaxation Exercises.............................................. 110
Diet & Nutrition
Nutrition and Performance
Are You an Athlete?
A Competitor's Diet
The Pre-Game Meal
Special Needs for Pool Players.
Taking Supplements.............................................. 120
Performance Boosters............................................ 121
SECTION II
CHAPTER 1
Mental Training. 127
The Unstoppable You....................................................... 128
Mental Conversation......................................................... 128
Disappearing Mental Obstacles....................................... 130
Affirmations...................................................................... 131
The Power of Affirmations..................................... 131
A List of the Best................................................... 132
Using Affirmations................................................ 135
Making a Tape................................................................... 136
Subliminal Messages............................................. 137
A Pre-Competition Tape........................................ 138
CHAPTER 2
Concentration.
Getting the Distinctions
The Secrets of Focus
The Shot Sequence
Roving Focus
CHAPTER 3
Rituals.
Rituals & Routines. 139
