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 Featuring 9' Brunswick Gold Crown Tables
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; table time and practice time included. Ask about discounts for league players, juniors and seniors.
One-Hour Lesson $35
Two-Hour Lesson $60
Three-Hour Lesson $80
Six-Hour Lesson $125
CLINICS
"An Introduction to Pool" - (12pm - 2:30pm; first Saturday of 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: $35 (max four students, reservation required)
"The Saturday Afternoon Clinic" - (1:00pm - 4:30pm; select Saturdays) This clinic is designed for beginner and intermediate players who want to take their game to the next level. It is guaranteed to raise your basic skill level and give you the necessary tools for continued improvement, including:
- 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: $50 (max four students, reservation required)
"Shot Making and Position Play" - (12:00pm - 4:30pm; select Saturdays) This clinic is designed for intermediate and advanced players, covering the art of the run out, including basic and advanced shot making, various targeting, aiming and kicking systems, the secrets of precision position, and the keys to conquering the mental game.
Clinic Price: $85 (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.
Free Lesson Preview and Rating Games
Click on "Free Lessons" above and check out a sampling of what you can expect to learn. 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!
