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You are standing at the edge of victory. The pressure is intense. Your heartbeat echoes in your ears as silence surrounds you. In that moment, it is not just your stroke that matters—it is your mind. Every great pool player knows the difference between a good shot and a winning mindset. The mental game is what separates consistent champions from casual players. Whether you are a seasoned competitor or just starting out, The Mental Edge gives you the tools to master the internal battles that decide the outcome of every match.

From mastering the break shot to understanding tournament formats, Precision Play equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to rise above the competition.

This book is aimed at giving pool players the mental skills to conquer their inner game, improve their pool game, and take them to higher levels of play. Topics include Mental Skills of Successful Athletes, Awareness, Positive Thinking, Performance Anxiety, Focus, Visualization, Self-Criticism, Learn By Feel, Winning-Losing, Goal Setting, Slumps, Consistency, Motivation, Confidence, Big Game Pressure, Physical Exercise, Mental Toughness, Decision Making, Practice, Strategies, Pool Journal, Competing, Good Sportsmanship, Post Match Learning, Mental Training Plan, Pro Player Insights, and ...

Memoirs of a Legendary Pool Hustler: Stories from the Road by CJ Wiley offers listeners an intriguing glimpse into the world of professional pool hustling through the eyes of one of its most celebrated figures. This memoir captures the essence of the hustle, dealing with strategies, high-stakes games, and colorful characters that populate the life of a pool shark.

This 120 page book provides the essential ingredients of what makes a great billiards player. The chapters are concise and digestible and not filled with unnecessary fluff. The idea behind the book was to give you an easy-to-understand roadmap to success, in the form of short essays describing key elements of the game. One glaring omission from many books on billiards is a lack of information on the mental side of the game, including visualization, and how to practically incorporate proven techniques of visualization and mind management into our game. The book is more than an instructional ...

Uncover the wonders of mastering the art of pool! Are you ready to transform into a pool master? Ever wondered what separates the pros from the amateurs? Curious about the secrets behind the mesmerizing spins and flawless shots? How about diving into the world of cues, balls, and tables, armed with knowledge that turns every game in your favor? In “How to Play Pool for Beginners,” you’ll explore the fascinating universe of pool with expert precision. Starting with the basics and gliding through advanced techniques, this book is your ultimate guide to becoming a remarkable pool player....

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the We Were Liars series comes a love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists, following two teenagers whose lives are shattered by a shocking transformation. This gorgeous hardcover edition of The Pools will feature unique printed...

Many pool players begin playing when they see their friends playing pool and decide to give it a shot. They get a couple quick lessons about how to aim and hold the cue stick. They also get an overview of the rules. If they're lucky, they'll continue to get some advice while practicing with their friends. That's it. Rarely does a player seek out books or information to help their game. Rarely does a player try and find a professional to get a couple lessons in. And worst of all, a player gets almost zero instruction on the mental side of the game. That's where this book comes in. This book ...

A rollicking adventure that is sure to entertain anyone that loves the game of pool. This audiobook is full of stories about pool hustlers, tournaments, and pool leagues that pool players everywhere can relate to. There is excitement and humor and some unexpected twists. Some of the tales are completely true, while others may be exaggerated or fabricated to make it more interesting. You might even recognize some of the characters in the stories, but many have had their names changed to protect the “innocent".

In many sports, the pinnacle is Wheaties-box fame and notoriety. But in the world of pool, notoriety is the last thing a hustler desires. Such is the dilemma that faces Danny Basavich, an affable, generously proportioned Jewish kid from Jersey, who flounders through high school until he...

Jason didn’t expect his gig as a pool boy to change his perspective on life. At 27, Jason is drifting through life, but when he lands a job tending the pool at an opulent California estate, he finds himself drawn to Tom, the house’s handsome 62-year-old owner. With his silver hair and commanding presence, Tom is everything Jason shouldn’t want—but can’t resist. What begins as innocent conversations by the pool soon becomes an affair charged with passion. Tom has a reputation to maintain in his elite social circle, and Jason knows he’s playing with fire by getting involved with ...

Come on in. The water’s fine in the Community Pool. Jerry Yatsko is the unrivaled bottom-dweller of Chubbuck, Idaho. The entire town can't stand him. His family does not respect him. His wife openly makes a mockery of their marriage. And worst of all, Jerry’s son Gabe is well on his way to becoming a full-blown dork. But everything changes one summer day at the Cronke Community Pool when Jerry discovers a truly powerful weapon — access to a portal that blurs the lines between reality and dreamland. Will Jerry use this tool to punish the town who continually wrongs him, or to protect ...

This book will explain how a mid-level player spent years coming up with an effective method to become an APA Level 7 pool player in the game of 8-ball. Now you can follow his plan to reach the same goal. This is not a beginner’s instruction manual like most on the market, it is meant for mid-to-high level players that have peaked and want to get to that next level.

Will Hanna thought he was on the right track. He got a good job. Bought a nice house. Built a beautiful backyard pool. He spends most of his time at work, sacrificing a social life for corporate advancement, but it's a trade-off his dream home justifies. Until Will loses his job. Suddenly unemployed, Will takes to spending hours on end appreciating the pool he can no longer afford. Day after day, he sits beside it, watching its beautiful ripples as they lull him into a state of blithe indifference, quieting the part of his brain sounding alarm bells. In the midst of ignoring his personal ...

Leah’s husband, Max, has mentioned many times that he’d love to watch Leah and her best friend, Tina. This year, Leah and Tina decide to make Max’s dream come true for his birthday.

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Take your pool skills to the next level and win big! Inside How to Play Pool, you’ll discover the rules for many popular variations of the game. With this audiobook, you can strengthen your pool game with the right posture, physics, and geometry. You’ll learn to execute many different types of shots, such as straight, angled, and spin shots. For example, you’ll learn to combine top/back with left/right spin and get all kinds of impressive results!

Boy is he cute, I thought. Then I immediately felt that newfound naughty feelings rising in me again. Get a hold on your hormones Anne. Isn’t one indiscretion… well, OK two indiscretions enough? Plus, he’s the pool guy, how cliche is that?Annie finds herself at a crossroads, caught in a triangle between her commitment to her husband Stan, the newfound feelings she's developed for Xavier, and for Taylor, her new, much younger ex-Marine, who has a taste for big beautiful women. Hormones and libido are one thing, but what will she do when she finds out about Stan's hidden secret? A ...

Supernatural superhero Rachel Morgan must counter a strange magic that could spell civil war for the Hollows in this sexy and bewitching urban fantasy adventure in acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison's Hollows series. Witch and day-walking demon Rachel Morgan has managed to...