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Visualization

Also called: Mental rehearsal

Does visualization help in pool?

Visualization is picturing the shot before you play it — the cue ball path, the object ball dropping and the position you will get. It programmes the intended outcome and is part of a strong pre-shot routine.

In more detail

See the whole shot, including speed and where the cue ball stops. Away from the table, mental rehearsal of your routine helps you stay consistent under pressure.

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When should I visualize the shot?

While standing behind it, before you get down — then commit and execute without re-thinking.

Train it at the table

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