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Shooting Pool Not Sloppily

By , About.com Guide   October 6, 2009

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No Poke Stroke!

Why is David Brenner all smiles in this post! Because this famous comedian can play pool. He has no poke stroke!

An ugly jab, a poke. That terrible, fatal hitch that ruins the shot. You look up, disgusted.

"I knew I was going to miss!" you cry, and miss you did because of the old poke-stroke.

An unfortunate jab at the ball, especially with draw strokes, is cured with today's article. At least, I hope it's cured for you.

Shooting Pool - 4 Fixes For That Lousy Poked Stroke

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