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Dec 13, 2004 :: The Monk's Monday Lesson #1
You know you’re a D Player when…
5. You approach the only girl in the pool room who’s just trying to practice, assuming she must want to play with you.
6. Your idea of following through is jumping up in the middle of your shot.
7. You stand within arm’s length of the table during the entire match.
In this lesson you will be using one cue tip high right. Deliver your finest force follow stroke and play position for the eight ball in the pocket marked B. I want you to make contact with the long rail before settling in for an easy shot on the eight ball. Try to hit the number two diamond. Develop a feel for the shot. Once again, you know what you want. You step up to the table to deliver the stroke, and you can measure your progress.
Do these three things in all your endeavors. Along the way, you will want to make adjustments. If something is not working, you will be able to change your approach and make it happen. This is why it is important to measure your progress. This is why I have these lessons here. I want you to be able to measure your skills. Each of these shots takes a specific skill.
Once you master this skill, you will be able to use it in a variety of other shots. Not am I helping you with a specific shot, I am helping you develop skills to handle a wide range of situations.
