Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Are you a player struggling to improve your billiards game? If so, do you find it hard to differentiate between practicing and playing? If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you’re not alone. As a coach and mentor to many students, I feel the lack of true focus…
Tag: Pool
October 2024, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: To Take Your Game to New Heights, You Must Be a Well-Rounded Player
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool When coaching students to improve their games, I emphasize that players must improve and perform well in many different areas of their games. Over the years I have competed against many very good players in tournaments. The players who I feared the most are the ones that were well-rounded and very…
Sports, August 2024
Play Your Best Pool: Attitude Makes a Difference
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Improving your mental attitude can greatly improve your game. I was inspired to write this article due to the fact that recently while competing I fell victim to a poor attitude in the middle of a match that negatively affected my play. Having a positive attitude can equal a positive outcome…
July 2024, Generals
Play Your Best Pool: Improving Your Stance Can Greatly Improve Your Game
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Most players struggle to improve their billiard game. They overlook the importance of the stance. I would say that no two players stand the same way at the table. Their personal preference and also their unique physical characteristics can influence a player’s stance. Some goals that you should have when developing…
Sports, June 2024
Billiards—A Great Way to Beat the Heat
Jerry Dirks and Alphie Smith, Quail Creek Billiards Club For the love of the game of pool, men and women join the Quail Creek Billiards Club (QCBC) to improve their skills, to challenge themselves, and to socialize with those who share their passion. QCBC promotes fellowship and good sportsmanship among club members and provides a…
Sports, May 2024
Play Your Best Pool: When Improving Your Game Becomes Very Important to You
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Playing billiards is a beloved pastime for many people. When first starting out, players may spend countless hours simply enjoying the game, even if they’re self-taught. They revel in the feeling of improving their skills, such as when they achieve their first table run or finally beating an opponent who has…
Sports, January 2024
Play Your Best Pool: How to Get Your Pool Game in Shape
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Are you looking for an easy way to get your game in shape to move your game to the next level? To have a great game there are no quick fixes.A new cue tip or even a new cue might make you feel, for a short period of time, that your game…