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"Billiard Temperament"
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Finally, just a word on the much-discussed
question of billiard temperament. To my way of thinking, the best temperament for
billiards is what I call steadily observant.
You want to school yourself to sit quietly
through a break made by your adversary,
noting the strong and weak points of his
game, and steeling yourself to take no notice
of what luck he may get. Your turn will
come in this respect, the luck of the game will
always even itself out, but nothing can restore
your touch and skill if you allow them to be
upset because the other man has a fluke or
two. By accepting the fortune of war in this
way, and watching your opponent steadily
enough to see the strokes he does not play
any too well, you will learn something certain
to be most useful to you when a safety move
has to be considered. And, above all, you
will cultivate the right billiard temperament
-the one thing that will make a big difference in your favor when you are fighting
hard "in the pit" against a worthy opponent.
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