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Summary: Invaluable advice on the mental side of the game
Review: After you hone your basic shotmaking skills, pool is almost entirely a mental game. There are precious few books on the topic of the mental side of pool and billiards (I know of only three), and this is by far the best of them. The author is a sports psychologist (and pool player), and he explodes a lot of the "mental myths" of pool, including undoing some bad advice written by pool pros and wanna-be pros who meant well but didn't know what they were talking about psychologically speaking. The prose is also a nice read, especially for a nonfiction book. I can especially recommend this volume for intermediate players who are having a hard time dealing with league or tournament competition pressure. Fancher may give you some mental tools to quit being a "Count Choke-ula".PS: If you order this used, be sure you are getting the revised 2002 edition.
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Summary: Invaluable advice on the mental side of the game
Review: After you hone your basic shotmaking skills, pool is almost entirely a mental game. There are precious few books on the topic of the mental side of pool and billiards (I know of only three), and this is by far the best of them. The author is a sports psychologist (and pool player), and he explodes a lot of the "mental myths" of pool, including undoing some bad advice written by pool pros and wanna-be pros who meant well but didn't know what they were talking about psychologically speaking. The prose is also a nice read, especially for a nonfiction book. I can especially recommend this volume for intermediate players who are having a hard time dealing with league or tournament competition pressure. Fancher may give you some mental tools to quit being a "Count Choke-ula". PS: If you order this used, be sure you are getting the revised 2002 edition.
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Summary: pleasures nof small motions
Review: an excellent, excellent book on the mental side of the game. there is so much to the mental side a lot of people just don't realize how much. so if you want to play better(and who doesn't) this is for sure the right book for you!
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Summary: A must have book for any player and instructor.
Review: Fancher has achieved success in making what many would consider a very intellectual topic of why the human mind enjoys the game of pool and making it informative and enjoyable to read for everyone. Having a better/clearer understanding of the game is the first step to improving your play and reducing the frustration that comes with learning any sport. Prof. Fancher has answered questions that I am sure have been asked by many before him. I am sure it is a must for anyone who is thinking about becoming or who currently is a Billiard Instructor.
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Summary: More than a pleasure
Review: Great book, insightful into how and why people play. Changed my attitude about the game and helped me to focus on what's important. My game has improved and I am not so easily "sharked." I now practice drills and helpful aspects of the game with excitement, not merely pleasure. A first rate book able to add class to your style and outlook. Thanks
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Summary: PLESURES OF SMALL MOTIONS
Review: having read a lot of Bob Fanchers work, when I hear that he had a book out. I could not wait to get one, as I knew the quality of writing would be great! and just as I knew it would be, I was not disappointed this book belongs on the shelf of everyone that is serious about playing pocket billiards. " pleasures of small motions" more then fit the bill for getting into the game with your head. anyone who does not have this book is missing the boat! Great work Bob! anyone who wants more of my opinion on this book can e-mail me and I'd be glad to talk to you about it. keep up the Great work Bob, and let me know when you do your next book on the mental game of pocket billiards, as I want it in my collection, best regards Ken tewksbury BCA Advanced level Instructor..
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Summary: I wrote it, so of course I like it!
Review: I began playing pool in early middle age, after I'd been practicing psychotherapy for several years. Since understanding the mind is my profession, I began studying pool psychology. Nothing available made any scientific sense--we know enough about the mind to know that the conventional wisdom about "the mental game" is just wrong. Minds don't work like that. So I began trying to figure it out on my own, using my knowledge of the best current science. "Pleasures of Small Motions" is the result. If you want gimmicks, don't buy this book. If you want hocus-pocus or psychobabble, don't buy this book. However, if you want a scientifically sound understanding of the mental game, have a look.
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Summary: Sports psychology for pool
Review: I had searched high and low for a sports psychologist who understood pool players. There's many, many for golf, but not pool. Mr. Fancher does an excellent job of getting to the root cause of how even the most practiced player can collaspe under competitive pressure. A must for anyone who has competition anxiety and wants to up their game!
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Summary: One of the Best Billiards Books Ever!!
Review: I have read numerous billiards books while learning to play, but this is definitely one of the best. While reading, I found myself saying "I do that all the time...". I never realized until after I finished the book the reasons why I miss some of the easiest shots. He not only give examples of mental hangups in pool, but solutions on how to help you overcome them. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their game!
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Summary: One of the Best Billiards Books Ever!!
Review: I have read numerous billiards books while learning to play, but this is definitely one of the best. While reading, I found myself saying "I do that all the time...". I never realized until after I finished the book the reasons why I miss some of the easiest shots. He not only give examples of mental hangups in pool, but solutions on how to help you overcome them. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to improve their game!
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