Cue the Experts S2 Ep 03 - Tanner Pruess: The Voice You Keep Ignoring Is Costing You Games

Tanner Pruess grew up a third-generation pool player in South Dakota, watching his dad get paid in crispy new $100 bills at a smoky 1996 state tournament while Eric Clapton played on the jukebox. By 16, he was glued to a livestream of Wu Jia-qing's legendary comeback at the World Nine Ball Championships, and that moment shaped everything that followed. Now a two-time VNEA world singles champion, five-time state champion, and PBIA Advanced Instructor, Tanner has built a reputation for transforming recreational players into legitimate competitors. We discuss the "league player shuffle" mistake killing your consistency, why you should always listen to that voice telling you something's off, his system for consistent warm-up strokes and the pause that separates amateurs from pros, and the student who went from C-level to double-A and became "Uncle Mike" to his family. Find Tanner at poolconfidence.com or connect with him on Facebook. 00:00 Opening 00:45 Introduction to Tanner Pruess and His Achievements 03:02 Memorable Moments in Pool Career 06:59 The Journey into Pool: Family Influence and Early Experiences 10:46 The Spark Behind Writing the Pool Confidence Guide 13:04 Memorable Moments in Professional Pool 16:17 Advice for Young Pool Players 18:39 Current Focus and Instructional Methods 22:42 Uncommon Knowledge for Consistency in Pool 28:22 The Importance of Rhythm and Foot Placement 30:41 Rhythm and Consistency in Practice 33:56 The Importance of Decision Making 38:08 Effective Practice Strategies 43:17 Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Improvement 48:11 Dealing with Pressure in Matches