Cue the Experts Ep 05 – Chris McDaniel: The Power of the Chair Game and Other Mental Tricks

One of Colorado’s top players and pool instructor Chris McDaniel joins us to talk mental toughness, teaching pool, and the underrated art of the “chair game.” From mastering your mindset to the seven things you control on every shot, this episode is packed with wisdom for players who want to level up. You can contact Chris for instruction by emailing him at [email protected] For pool training aids, visit https://BullseyeBilliards.com 0:00 – Meet Chris McDaniel: Intro & Backstory 4:06 – How “The Color of Money” Sparked a Generation 5:48 – From Rec Rooms to Serious Study: Chris’s Learning Journey 9:37 – Why One Pocket Is the Chess of Pool 10:41 – Career Highlights & Favorite Wins 13:21 – Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Setbacks 16:07 – How Chris’s Mindset Has Evolved Over Time 16:48 – The Pure Joy of a Perfectly Struck Cue Ball 20:47 – Practical Tips for Improving Your Game Today 24:06 – Mastering the Chair Game & Mental Prep 28:18 – Lessons Learned Through the Years 31:23 – If You Could Play Anyone, Living or Dead… 34:52 – The 7 Things You Control Every Shot 37:45 – Rapid Fire: Equipment, Strategy & Preferences 38:54 – Chris’s Final Advice to Pool Players Everywhere