Use this incredible gift when you master the following shots and strokes. Never shoot a shot without the Monk Approach to the Table (MAT). You are training to be the top player in your area. Get the most out of your experience. Reinforce the stroke dynamics found in the Monk Approach to the Table. Build on this and The Monk will see you in the winner's circle. You are not in this alone. You can join your fellow Monk players in The Cave and turn in your numbers. Join us in our quest for perfection. This is the wonderful world of Pocket Billiards.
The Monk Approach to the Table
- Connect to the shot.
- Land on the cue ball.
- Set and finish.
- See the shot, know the stroke and shoot the shot. ("MAP")
The Punch Stroke
Compare this to a boxer’s jab, flicking the stroke to stop the cue ball dead in its tracks.
The Follow Stroke
This rolls the cue ball along the slate to follow the object ball. There is no dramatic spin as found in a force follow. The Follow Stroke is soft and smooth.
The Draw Stroke
In this fabulous stroke the snapping through the cue ball imparts dramatic spin. Actually, there are four distinct draw strokes:
- Follow-Through Draw
- Snap-Back Draw
- Snip-Draw
- Bounce-Back Draw
Sometimes we need to execute one draw stroke over the other to win games. The difference between winning and losing is found in which draw stroke is used. Lessons in this book help you to master each draw stroke.
The Spin Stroke
This is a throwback to the old days of 14.1 pocket billiards. Once again, the difference between winning and losing is the choice of strokes. The Monk has seen situations where the Spin Stroke was the only way to position the cue ball for the winning shot. It is an important weapon to have in your fine arsenal.
When you complete ROAD PLAYERS TRAINING you will be the master of the four strokes of pool. You will be the master of shots that win games. The Monk will help you develop the skills that make money for you. He will teach you how to apply your skills so you win money, win tournaments, win matches. This training will take you more than a year and it is designed to give you the complete game you have always dreamed about. You will have The Monk as your mentor and guide. No more doing it alone.
