zerox-billiards.com - In this episode, '14 Days - The Great Pool Experiment' participant, David Styers, of North Carolina, learns how he's been focused on being a committed "student of the game, not a student of his own game." David aspires to compete at a higher level, even professionally. Tor assists David in pinpointing his weaknesses through ball pocketing drills and pattern plan, encouraging him to "know his own game." Through working on various positional shots; identifying and overcoming problem shots, David learns how he can customize his own practice sessions for maximum results. As is common with many players, Tor identified that David was often choosing more difficult pattern run-outs than necessary. In this full one hour episode, Tor and David begin with half-table pattern play, playing cue ball for position. Tor encourages David to "demand more out of his own game." In Western New York, Tor is seen working with a very advanced player in Nick Brucato, who runs the Western New York Pool Tour. He determines that Nick, whom has won several high level pool tournaments, was programmed to use spin on far too many shots than necessary, when playing position. Additionally, Nick's center was actually determined to be just right of center. By correcting this, Nick became more precise in moving the cue ball around the table. He does great at getting a handle on his angles and speed control. This episode is jam packed with great pool education! And that is precisely what '14 Days - The Great Pool Experiment' is about! Watch as Tor works with some participants on effective use of the tangent line, thinking out patterns multiple balls in advance, committed practice drills and the elimination of problem shots. Watch Tor continue his training with New Jersey participants, Brandon Grablachoff and Tim Stewart! Tor encourages both of them to commit at least half of their practice time to working on identified problem areas in their games. By doing so, he's convinced they will no longer struggle when it comes to playing position. Watch them as they work on full-table pattern play, beginning with 3 ball patterns and working their way to 9 ball patterns! Stances are corrected to achieve more stability for some of these players. They work diligently on ball pocketing drills and playing for cue ball position. Fine tuning their fundamentals was an important aspect of their training. Watch as Tor expands their ability to move the cue ball around the table and how he teaches one player to strike object balls as thinly as possible, even using obstacle balls to achieve identified goals. Watch these players work on half-table pattern play, gaining a better understanding of how to move the cue ball around the table without the use of English and then slowly introduce English back into their games! In Tor's words, "practice your weaknesses until your weaknesses become your greatest strengths!" Tor encourages these players to closely monitor their own games and understand, as is the case with all players, that "their weaknesses will always be a part of their game until they decide to do something about it!" In Tor's words, "continue being, not just a student of pool, but a student of your own game!" In doing so, you'll be on your way to becoming the pool monster you want and deserve to be!

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