I have always felt that Corey Deuel has one of the best stroke/deliveries in pool. I am not ashamed to say that I have tried to emulate his technique and play. Just watching him has a very calming effect on me. So much so, that I give him direct credit for one of my U.S. Open 9 Ball match wins.

In this new addition to the private lesson video series, John suggests a specific push-out.The 2 ball rolls up in front of the cue ball. A push-out is in order. Finding yourself blocked after the break is obviously a disadvantage. Understanding a few key issues can help to minimize that disadvantage that needing to push-out generally brings.

Players in their teens, twenties and even older who are really hooked on pool have such an intensity of purpose. They are often willing to sacrifice a lot… meals, sleep, school work and even relationships for the chance to play. The emotional investment can be enormous. The word “driven” comes to mind. If you are the parent of one of these kids,...

Playing pool is like dancing. Not only your shooting form, but also your movements in-between shots. The way you walk, carry your cue, chalk up, look at the table, line up, and eventually stroke the cue all give clues to how well you play as well as effect your results on the table.

In this new addition to the private lesson video series, John goes through a rack of nine ball and mentions some key points. If you're like me, you'd really appreciate knowing what a champion like John Schmidt considers in order to run out a rack. Here's another opportunity...

Competing in pool is different than playing for fun with your friends or practicing. Competing implies that your primary intent...

2011 is already a strong year for new instructional one pocket DVDs. Scott Frost and Gabe Owen are two of the very best one pocket players in the world. They share their knowledge in newly released DVDs. Scott has chosen to make his offering as a single DVD and Gabe decided to split his into "Beginner/Intermediate" and "Advanced." You can't do any better than learning from either of these world champions.

John Schmidt Talks About Pool Fundamentals

This is Part 1 of 3 parts on fundamentals. It was very cool to hear someone of John's caliber talk about what he feels is important. I found some of these insights very helpful. I think you will too.