Author: Mike Fieldhammer
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Develop a Lasting Pool Stroke
Sometimes a better pool game comes from education or an experience outside of the billiard parlor. The scene takes place in a physical therapy clinic during the summer of 2002. I had injured my knee from an aggressive training plan focused on running. My knee had been so touchy that I saw an orthopedic surgeon…
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Short Rack Bank Pool or 9-Ball Banks
A recent comment from Michael Hughes of Indianapolis reminded me of the great game of bank pool and Michael’s powerful banking game. I spent some time with him in 2008 during the Derby City Classic and found him to be down to earth and inspiring. He has a lifelong love of pool and has a…
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A step in the wrong direction by the BCAPL and CSI?
Just one week after my diatribe about what’s wrong with pool and how to fix it, I’m shocked by today’s CSI press release. They are adding an ADVANCED DIVISION. This will fall between the Open and Masters divisions. Grand Masters is still there at the top. I haven’t fully digested the news and impact it…
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How to Fix Pool
PoolSynergy June 2010 Edition: How to Fix Pool Jake Dyer, the June host has picked a topic that is near and dear to me. “How to Fix Pool.” See his introduction and links to all of the PoolSynergy articles on his topic here: PoolSynergy Volume 8. This column began as my May PoolSynergy column entitled…