Competition Training Exams for Pool & Billiards – Advanced Players

By Allan P. Sand

ADVANCED LEVEL PLAYERS:

 

This book provides an objective evaluation system for pool and billiards players. Test groups include progressively difficult shots. The testing process determines your current skills. A log allows you to compare previous efforts against current abilities.

Scoring system can be for:

 

Skills Measurement - The test groups identify current playing skills with actual results. The testing process uses multiple attempts that remove the luck factor and reveal reality.

 

Self-Knowledge - Because the test groups strip away fuzzy personal assumptions, the player can make more intelligent table decisions.

Personal Training Program - Test groups with low scores identify what areas must be improved. A personalized skill development program can be developed, based on results.

 

Competitive Skills Comparison - players compare their individual skills. Competitions can occur in person or (with referees), internationally. This can be done within in a casual competition or formal tournament environment.

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Included are Referee instructions for challenges between buddies. Competitions can be done against others anywhere on the planet. Select the Test Group for the players and compare scores.

 

Enjoy the challenges as you improve your skills!!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Allan P. Sand
• Release date: May 3, 2024
• ISBN: 9781625055293

Allan P. Sand

Allan P. Sand Santa Clara, CA [e-mail] PBIA (Professional Billiards Instructor Association) and ACS (American Cue Sports) billiards instructor for ten years. My playing and competitive experience goes back over 50 years. I love the give and take of competitive sports and enjoy helping others improve their playing and thinking skills. The books I have published on Smash Words include: • Psychology of Gamesmanship – How to Manage Mind Games & Tricks – Identifies more than 80 sharks and how to prevent your opponent from using them. Also applicable to other team (football, basketball, soccer) and individual (pool, tennis, darts) sports. • The Art of War versus the Art of Pool – The philosophy of pool as defined by Sun Tzu, the Chinese general who wrote about applied warfare, 2500 years ago. • The Art of Politics & Campaigning - an easy road map to success in competition against others for a valued position. • The Art of Team Coaching - how Sun Tzu would coach coaches, including specifics on team and individual training. • The Art of Personal Competition - how Sun Tzu would guide your development as a team player. • Kitchen God's Guide for Single Guys – a humorous cooking book for bachelors BOOKS that are not available on Smashwords (file size too big): • Table Map Library - free on the billiardgods web site. 3,100+ cue ball paths and patterns. For advanced One Pocket and 9 Ball players. • Drills & Exercises for Pool & Pocket Billiards – progressive practices to improve your game, skills, and abilities. • Safety Toolbox – the defensive tools needed to advance your offensive game. Includes drills, tactics, strategies, and precision ball control drills. • Advanced Cue Ball Control Self-Testing Program – Find out if you are an "A" player now and what it takes to get there. • Cue Ball Control Cheat Sheets – the shortcuts that show how to use precise cue ball speed and spin to get position anywhere on the table. VIDEOS Also available are the following videos, which can be rented or purchased on Amazon and on the billiardgods web site: • Secrets of One Rail Kicks - simple calculations about how to figure out short and long rail kicks to another ball on the table. • Secrets of Shooting with Spin - two techniques that describe how to use side spin on the cue ball (with accuracy). • Kicking to a Bib Ball - open...

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Introduction

The test sequences advance from easy to difficult setups. This book has three purposes:

Skills Measurement

The test exams identify current playing skills. The process removes the luck factor and reveals reality.

Self-Knowledge

These test exams strip away fuzzy personal assumptions. The reality check helps you make more intelligent table decisions.

Personal Training Program

Low scores identify areas to be improved. Use this to develop a personalized training program.

Testing Process

This is the recommended testing process:

Select the test exam(s).

Place donuts for ball positions or zones.

Play the shots and record results on the scoring sheet.

On completion of each exam, add the scores.

Analyze results and make improvement plans.

Competitions

These exams can be used in competitions. Handicap options can be configured as needed. Multiple players can compete on a single table.

Be Honest

When practicing, practice. Follow the rules for the test exam. Score according to actual performance. Don’t start self-testing and then decide the past few attempts were only practice shots.

Section 1 – Pocket OB Skills

These test exams are:

(SIS) Straight In Shots - 3 tests (Max: 15 points)

(ACS) Angled Corner Shots - 9 tests (Max: 45 points)

(FRS) Frozen Rail Shots - 9 tests (Max: 45 points)

(CPS) Corner Pocket Shots- 6 tests (Max: 30 points)

(SPS) Side Pocket Shots - 6 tests (Max: 30 points)

Purpose

Pocket the OB. Some shots may require mechanical bridge.

Setup

Place donuts on the table according to the test exam layouts.

Scoring

For each test, three attempts are allowed.

1 in 3 = 1 point

2 in 3 = 2 points

3 in 3 = 5 points

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Recommendation for Left Side /Right Side Testing

Layouts are configured to one side of the table. For training purposes, setup layouts for the opposite side.

(SIS) Straight In Shots - 3 tests