Good to hear you wearing a microphone!

Do you have any videos on techniques for breaking in 9-ball? I'm struggling. On the other hand, I almost ran out from the break in an 8-ball game the other night. Snookered myself on the 8, but won on the next shot. This routine is starting to flow.

The routine gives you a solid foundation for building skill.

Very interesting to get your perspective on this equipment. Thanks!

Hi @Scott Matthews . Last night I competed in my 2nd tournament ever in hot and sweaty Bangkok. This time 8-ball (last week it was 9-ball) on 9-foot tables. Last week I came last or second-last. This week, after just 10 days practising the fundamentals of the pre-shot routine in the Coaching Vault, I played for 6 hours, and finished third - beaten only by the two guys in the final who win every bloody tournament. I very nearly beat the top guy. Everyone asked "what happened?" They said I was "on fire". Well, what happened was I attended to every shot with the same level of respect and followed the same routine - even the simple shots. I'm still making errors, but I was making a higher percentage of long pots and getting better placement. This routine has given me focus, really helped my game, and I'm enjoying it more too.

@Scott Matthews Another tournament last night. 15 players for 9-ball. I came 3rd again! I'm not focussing on winning, but I focus on the fundamentals of the pre-shot routine. However, I'm still over-cutting shots a fraction and I'm not sure how to correct that. I just missed 1st place because of this on the money shot. Also, bank shots and kick shots still elude me, but I am getting out of snookers quite well.