Why I Love Pool
by Phil Capelle
The Feeling of Being in "Dead Stroke"
Watching a Master Play Precision Shape
Impossible Trick Shots
Learning From Defeat
The Strategy of Eight Ball
The Thrill of a Match that Stands Hill-Hill
Clutch Shots that Win a Match
The Sights and Sounds of a Powerful Nine Ball Break
Practicing in Solitude
Watching Players' Reactions to the Game
The Good Rolls and the Bad
English on the Cue Ball as it Hits the Rail
An Air Tight safety
Running a Tough Rack of Nine Ball
The Beauty of a Well Made Cue
The Roll of the Balls Across the Green Felt
Meeting New People in a Social Environment
The Satisfaction of Playing Well and Winning
A Well Executed Draw Shot
Escaping a Trap with a Kick Shot
The Heat of Competition
Appreciating Your Opponent
The Endless Quest for Knowledge