S2:E23 Art of the Shot

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Lucky Breaks Podcast

Sue Lueder, Erin Shulman, Beth Jeung

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Every rack has a story! Passionate amateur pool players Sue, Erin, and Beth explore pool stories with coaches, captains, teammates, and opponents to learn about the challenges of the game and how to build incredible mental toughness.

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S2:E23 Art of the Shot

Lucky Breaks Podcast

40 minutes 30 seconds

1 month ago

S2:E23 Art of the Shot

This episode of the Lucky Breaks Podcast features an insightful conversation with Abraham Diaz, a renowned artistic pool champion known for his extraordinary trick shots and cue-making skills. Hosts Sue Lueder and Rich Nemcek explore Abraham's origin story, beginning with his self-taught practice inspired by an ESPN trick shot competition, and his progression to being mentored by champions Mike Massey and Stefano Pinga. Abraham dives into the specifics of artistic pool categories, shares his rigorous practice routines, and discusses the physical and mental challenges of the sport. Additionally, he sheds light on his craft as a custom cue maker, the physics behind complicated shots, and the essential qualities pool players can learn from artistic pool techniques. The episode wraps up with Abraham's aspirations and his preparation for future competitions, emphasizing the artistry and dedication required in both playing and cue making.

00:00 Introduction to Abraham Diaz and Artistic Pool

01:07 Abraham's Journey into Artistic Pool

02:14 Early Mentorship and Training

03:25 Practicing and Competing in Artistic Pool

06:18 Understanding Artistic Pool Categories

08:11 Challenges and Achievements in Artistic Pool

18:05 Future of Artistic Pool

23:47 Understanding tools of the Trick Shot artist

26:15 The Physics Behind Masse Shots

29:33 Practical Tips for Pool Players

34:13 The Journey of a Cue Maker

41:46 Magic 8-Ball Prediction and Conclusion