Johnny Henson, Professor Pool
If you are a billiards player who is looking to improve your game, getting professional instruction might be the best thing you can do. Surprisingly, fewer than 3% of all billiard players in the USA have ever had a lesson with a true professional instructor.
Unfortunately, many players who are looking to improve their games make the mistake of seeking a quick fix instead of investing the time and effort required to get better in the long run. Some of the most common quick fixes players try include buying a new cue stick, putting a new tip on their cue stick, buying instructional books, watching videos online, asking for tips from friends, or asking other players in the billiard room for advice. While these methods might provide some temporary improvement, they will not work in the long-term because players are trying to teach themselves how to play or improve their games. If you have been doing these things for a while, just ask yourself, is it or has it been improving your game?
As an instructor with 18 years of experience, I can tell you that there are no quick fixes when it comes to developing a solid game. To improve your billiards skills, you need to work with a qualified instructor who can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and provide personalized guidance on how to improve your game. With the help of a professional instructor, you will be able to develop a solid foundation of skills and strategies that will serve you well now, and for many years to come. Many of our students who have struggled for years to improve their games, eventually realize that they should have sought out a professional instructor and instruction much earlier. I encourage you not to make this huge mistake that most players make. Investing in professional instruction, and practicing on the things the instructor gives you to work on, is the best way to take your billiards game to the next level over time, and achieve your dreams and goals as a player.
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool, and Steve Farmer are both PBIA and ACS certified instructors. If you have any questions, email me at [email protected] or call 623-377-0042. Visit our website at BilliardUniversity.com.