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At first, the game looks simple, smooth, and bright: \nJust aim, strike the cue ball, sink it right.

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A pool team captain can end up being the scheduler, scorekeeper, substitute finder, and dues collector. Sometimes the job seems to include reminding grown adults that it’s their turn to score.

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ICATS has made practicing pool more visual—and a lot more fun. The Straight Stroke FSD drill featured here is just one of its many templates, each giving players a clear shot layout and a specific goal.

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This morning, I picked up breakfast and headed home. Stopped at the light on a busy college street, I needed to turn left onto my upcoming street. Getting across can be difficult—traffic usually backs up, blocking access...

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The cue ball is a surprisingly good performance review. It gives immediate feedback, whether I asked for it or not.

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Some of us have been lucky—You finally drop $1,500 on a stunning custom cue, or maybe a top-tier Predator with a REVO shaft. You walk into your local pool hall, unzip your case with a little extra flair, and feel like ab...

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A good date should be fun. You want to enjoy talking with each other, feel some compatibility, and get a sense of whether this person is supportive, helpful, kind, and generally pleasant to be around.

","url":"https://pool-therapy.com/beyond-the-felt-blog/f/why-pool-might-be-the-best-first-date%E2%80%94and-the-best-job-interview","title":"Why pool might be the best first date—and the best job interview","summary":"A good date should be fun. You want to enjoy talking with each other, feel some compatibility, and get a sense of whether this person is supportive, helpful, kind, and generally pleasant to be around.","date_modified":"2026-10-22T15:34:21Z"},{"id":"https://pool-therapy.com/beyond-the-felt-blog/f/team-leagues-or-solo-tournaments-which-pressure-fits-you","html_content":"

Pool can be a team sport or a solo sport. I’ve played both, and each has its own rewards, challenges, and special way of making you wonder why you didn’t take up something relaxing—like competitive chainsaw juggling.

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Project managers are expected to make good decisions under pressure.\nApparently, we're also expected to practice on live projects.

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I knew what I wanted to do... until I got down on the shot.

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