We had this discussion before...if i remember right. Could it help your nerves? Probably. Is it going to help your skill level any more than practicing and working on your game. It's just paying someone better than you to give you lessons.

Practicing and discipline makes you better at pool, just like anything. If you can afford to lose, gambling may be a way to practice...and learn from those who are stronger than and you and enjoy taking your money.



Happy New Year....

All depends how much the money means to you. If you have $10 in your pocket and your playing for a $100 you will quickly find out how solid your game is.

The stress you feel when you play is only put on by you and you alone. If money means nothing to you then playing for money will do nothing to you. If playing for your team and doing well in front of your peers means something to you then put yourself in that situation as much as possible to improve. You really find out how good you are when your uncomfortable.