Diamond Deck Training Guide: Mastering Billiards with Precision: A Billiards Training Logbook for Precision and Strategy. Don't kick by feel. Kick with accuracy. (An Intellectual Approach to Pool)

I first picked up a pool cue at 33 years old. Growing up, I never had the luxury of playing, but after immigrating to Canada in 2000, that changed. My downtown Toronto office had a pool table in the kitchen, turning lunchtime into a daily escape. To my surprise, I even won a few company tournaments—that’s where my passion for the game began.One day, a friend and I wandered into a local Mississauga pool hall, and I quickly realized this wasn’t just a casual pastime— teams were competing! That’s how I joined the Canadian Pool Association (CPA/APA) and spent years improving my skills. But when my employer shut down its Toronto office, I lost my job and, unfortunately, drifted away from the league. Five years later, I returned to the game — and it had evolved.Players were sharper, strategies more refined. I knew I had some catching up to do. I immersed myself in self-education, watching hundreds of YouTube videos, studying systems, and refining my techniques. But I kept running into a major frustration: the inconsistency of kicking systems.Most diamond systems used different numbering methods, making them difficult to remember and apply in real-time. Some worked well in specific scenarios, but there was no universal structure. If I wanted a streamlined, practical system, I had to create it myself.That’s how Diamond Deck Cards was born.This deck simplifies kick shots by unifying multiple well-known systems into a single, structured diamond numeration—making them easier to recall and execute. But it doesn’t stop there. I also introduce a brand-new kicking system: 3.5-11-6, designed to help players line up first, second, third, and even fourth rail kick shots with precision.Whether you're a casual player or a serious competitor, this deck is your tool for mastering defensive escapes, avoiding costly Ball in Hand situations, and gaining a strategic edge.Now, let’s get started—the table is yours. Read more