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The 8-Ball Book By The Monk The 8-Ball Book THETHE 8-BALL8-BALL BOOKBOOK By The Monk Published By Samsara Publishing Post Office Box 365 • Orange, MA 01364 1 8BallBook.p65 1 9/22/02, 7:35 PM The 8-Ball Book By The Monk THE 8-BALL BOOK: Written by The Monk Printed and bound in the United States of America THE 8-BALL BOOK: Copyright 2002 by The Monk. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. ISBN: 0-9628389-6-9 Third Edition. First Printing October 2002 Published by: Samsara Publishing Post Office Box 365 Orange, MA 01364 2 8BallBook.p65 2 9/22/02, 7:35 PM By The Monk The 8-Ball Book I would like to dedicate this book to my brother Jeff Miller for his unconditional love and one hundred percent support. At each milestone in my journey, Jeff Miller has been there to show me the way. 3 8BallBook.p65 3 9/22/02, 7:35 PM The 8-Ball Book By The Monk 4 8BallBook.p65 4 9/22/02, 7:35 PM By The Monk The 8-Ball Book I cannot deliver this book without thanking the following friends who helped make it all possible. Heidi Pierce – Who assessed my work and delivered the perfect vision. Glen Gekow – His advise keeps me focused. Faye Kerr – Her tireless efforts make my business happen. Debbie Curtis – My graphic designer who always does a great job. Tom Ross – One of the finest teachers in the country. Jeremy Kerr – He runs my shipping and manages the business. Marcia Mallard – She edits my manuscripts – I owe her so much. Faith Pace – She keeps my going. A great sister and friend. Tom Rossman – Pools greatest ambassador. Marty Rossman – She has the patience to help me make good decisions. Bob Henning – A great writer. His input is invaluable. Lydia Nenewale – My total inspiration. I love her. Bobby Shultz – The finest cue maker in the world. A good friend. Tom & Denise Kennedy – Great people who love this game. Tom Blanchard – His Monk joint protector supports all my work. A good friend. Steve Blanchard – The finest wood carver in the world. There are others I may have overlooked. I have been helped by so many great people in this wonderful game. Thanks to you all. And may all the rolls go your way. The Monk 5 8BallBook.p65 5 9/22/02, 7:35 PM The 8-Ball Book By The Monk 6 8BallBook.p65 6 9/22/02, 7:35 PM By The Monk The 8-Ball Book Table Of Contents Foreword: ...................................................................................11 Preface: Why 8-Ball? ...............................................................13 Chapter 1: Be the Best You Can Be.............................................15 Chapter 2: Laying Bricks.............................................................17 Chapter 3: Getting Off to a Right Start .......................................19 Chapter 4: The Punch Stroke.......................................................21 Chapter 5: The Reliable Follow Stroke .......................................29 Chapter 6: The Draw Stroke ........................................................33 Chapter 7: The Spin Stroke .........................................................39 Chapter 8: Final Exam.................................................................41 Chapter 9: Beware of Deflection .................................................45 Chapter 10: How to Be a True Champion .....................................51 Chapter 11: What Should I Practice? ............................................55 Chapter 12: Perfect Position ..........................................................67 Chapter 13: Concentration ............................................................71 Chapter 14: The Road Warrior ......................................................75 Chapter 15: Dreamland Becomes a Nightmare .............................77 Chapter 16: Your Face in the Fan...................................................81 Chapter 17: Your Name is on My Cue ..........................................83 Chapter 18: May All The Rolls Go My Way .................................85 Chapter 19: I Do Not See the Mountain ........................................89 Chapter 20: I Never Shoot Until I Am Ready ...............................91 Chapter 21: I Deserve to Win ........................................................95 Chapter 22: My Grip is Always Professional ................................99 Chapter 23: Strive For Excellence ...............................................103 Chapter 24: Running A Rack ......................................................109 Chapter 25: My Whole Life is a Contest .....................................113 Chapter 26: Goal Setting .............................................................115 Chapter 27: Know What You Want ..............................................121 Chapter 28: I Know What I Want ................................................127 Chapter 29: Enjoy the Fruits of Victory ......................................131 Chapter 30: I am Relaxed on Every Shot ....................................133 Chapter 31: I Am Not Preoccupied .............................................139 7 8BallBook.p65 7 9/22/02, 7:35 PM The 8-Ball Book By The Monk Chapter 32: Chicken Eagle .......................................................... 147 Chapter 33: Listen To Your Voice ................................................ 151 Chapter 34: The Anatomy of a Runout........................................ 155 Chapter 35: 8-Ball Strategy ......................................................... 161 Chapter 36: The Inner Game ....................................................... 169 Chapter 37: Survival .................................................................... 175 Chapter 38: Your Subconscious Mind......................................... 179 Chapter 39: Conclusion ............................................................... 187 Appendix: The Five Precepts..................................................... 189 8 8BallBook.p65 8 9/22/02, 7:35 PM By The Monk The 8-Ball Book 9 8BallBook.p65 9 9/22/02, 7:35 PM The 8-Ball Book By The Monk 10 8BallBook.p65 10 9/22/02, 7:35 PM By The Monk The 8-Ball Book Foreword In the game of Eight Ball you are faced with many challenges. You must be able to make decisions while in the heat of battle. The pressure of the match will call for one hundred percent concentration on the shot you are shooting, therefore you must be certain of what you decide to do. You can shoot one ball or another. And you need to know what pocket you will be shooting the ball into. In addition, you will have to avoid your opponents balls. Eight Ball calls for tighter position play. You must be able to move through the rack and keep your next shot in sight. Too often we make a great run only to be snookered behind our opponents ball. This game is about position play and strategy. Making decisions on how you will approach the rack. Making decisions on how you will approach the game. Will you go for the run out? Will you block you opponent’s balls? Will you run a few balls and play safe? The game of Eight Ball is a chess match played by the masters. You will need shotmaker skills to get out of a tough situation. You will need cue ball control to keep the next shot in line. You will need strategy skills to handle the challenges put forth by your opponent. And you will need patience. In this game you cannot rush things. You cannot be overcome with worry. You need to see your balls only. Do not be concerned with the score or whether you opponent will run out or not. Play your game and let the results fall where they will. Make sure you are willing to execute the shot at hand. The game of Eight Ball is about choices and we need the stroke that gives us the best advantage. Work out your best break. Work out your best plan. You will reach the winners circle more often than your opponent because you have a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish. May all the rolls go your way until we meet in the finals. The Monk 11 8BallBook.p65 11 9/22/02, 7:35 PM The 8-Ball Book By The Monk 12 8BallBook.p65 12 9/22/02, 7:35 PM By The Monk The 8-Ball Book Why 8-Ball? The 8-Ball Book is a sequel to my popular book Point The Way. I wanted to concentrate on the wonderful game of 8-ball because so many players play this game as their game of choice. Most amateurs choose 8-ball. So when you think of the forty million pool players in this country, you realize why 8-ball is the most popular game in pool today. The advent of all the 8-ball leagues, it is no wonder. In a league setting, 8-ball is a much better game than 9-ball. The pros play 9-ball because it lends itself to TV. In 9-ball, you can make one ball and win the game. If your opponent runs to the nine and misses, you have executed one shot and have one win. If you make a combination on the nine, you have delivered one shot for one win. If you accidentally make the nine, you have again used one shot to take the victory. You can also make the nine on the break and win the game with one shot. Not so with 8-ball. You will need to pocket all your balls to secure a victory. Your opponent’s performance has little to do with you. You need to run the table before you can take the crown. This way, a miss on the money ball is not so painful. Your opponent will still be required to finish out his balls. In your run, you will deliver a more complicated series of strokes and position shots as you move around between
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