LearnToPlayPool.com
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LearnToPlayPool.com
LearnToPlayPool.com is your online connection to professional pool instruction offering private lessons and group clinics by Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Certified Instructor Chris O'Donnell. Lessons and clinics are available by appointment at Slate Street Billiards in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, or on your home table, if preferred.
Slate Street Billiards Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Featuring 9' Brunswick Gold Crown III Tables and 860 Cloth
Whether you are a beginner, or an experienced player looking to reach the next level, THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION FROM A BCA-CERTIFIED PRO. You will experience immediate, measurable and lasting improvement in your level of play.
Here's what some of Chris' students have to say:
"Chris knows a lot and how to convey it to others; excels at recognizing and correcting stroke deficiencies." Steve P., Santa Fe, NM
"The actual 'doing' of what Chris showed me was worth more than any book! Mark B., Flagstaff, AZ
"I learned more in this lesson than 10 hours of videos. Great information on the routine." Nick R., Bernalillo, NM
"Chris showed me a lot of very helpful tips that I haven't heard in 30 years of billiards experience. Great job!" Charlie S., Albuquerque, NM
"A wonderful teacher, very knowledgable and easy to understand. Makes learning fun!" Barbara P., Tome, NM
PRIVATE LESSONS
Available by appointment, beginner to advanced, material tailored to suit the individual:
One-Hour Lesson $45
Weekly One-Hour Lesson $35
Two-Hour Lesson $75
Weekly Two-Hour Lesson $60
Three-Hour Lesson $95
CLINICS
"An Introduction to Pool" - (12pm - 2:00pm; first Saturday every month) This clinic is designed to give new players the basic skills and understanding to feel comfortable at the table and enjoy the game, including:
- How to select, grip and bridge the cue, how to stand at the table
- How to stroke the cue and and control cue ball speed
- An introduction to shot making and cue ball positioning
Clinic Price: $40 (max four students, reservation required)
"The Saturday Afternoon Clinic" - (12pm - 4:15pm; select Saturdays) This clinic is designed for players of any skill level who wants to take the next step. It is guaranteed to improve your skill level and give you the tools for continued improvement, and includes:
- Review of Key Fundamentals: Grip, Bridge & Stance
- How to Achieve and Stay in Dead Stroke
- Keys to Shot Making: Achieving Accuracy with Consistency
- Position Play Made Easy: Keys to Speed Control and Spin
Clinic Price: $60 (max four students, reservation required)
"Shot Making and Position Play" - (12pm - 4:15pm; select Saturdays) This clinic covers all the different types of shots, as well as various targeting, aiming and kicking systems; plus the keys to great position play, including how to spin the cue ball effectively, and how to win the mental game.
Clinic Price: $60 (max four students, reservation required)
Contact Us
To arrange a private lesson or sign up for a clinic, call Chris at 505-440-7004 or send an email to chris@learntoplaypool.com. Rates include tax and table time. We can help with travel arrangements and accomodations if you are coming from out of town. Also, ask about discounts for groups, league players, juniors and seniors.
Free Lesson Preview
Click on "Sample Lessons" above and check out a sampling of what you can expect to learn. Then, take a clinic or lesson and GET OUT FROM BEHIND THE 8-BALL!
Practice/Rating Games
Also, check out our totally unique practice/rating games. They make your practice sessions more productive and exciting at the same time, since you are using both skill and strategy to establish the highest possible scoring average. Find out how your game skills rate you as a player, then track your improvement as you learn to play pool.
See you soon!
