Strategy
Defined
in the dictionary as the "planning and directing of large
military movements and operations during campaigns of
war".
Now, no-one is suggesting that a snooker match compares
in any way with the elements of war, but having said that,
there is still considerable benefit in planning and directing
your movements in such a way as to maximise your chances
of winning.
Steve Davis is sometimes called the "master technician"
in appreciation of the knowledge and application of tactics
with which he approaches each game / visit to the table.
In the modern game John Higgins is renowned for his tactical
awareness and safety play.
Playing the correct shot, at the right time, in the right
way, can provide openings for a substantial break early
in a frame and can often be the difference between winning
and losing in a tight frame.
Careful thought and planning pays dividends, both in match
play and preparation.
