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The Zutons - Pressure Point
Snooker is routinely described as not being a sport - with the argument going that it cannot be if it involves no physical exertion. Whilst I think that defining a sport isn't as clear-cut as that, it's definitely true that physical prowess plays little or no part. However, I think this reflects very well on snooker, as it means that if being taller, stronger or faster doesn't given you an advantage, then it must all be decided by mental ability. And of all the key skills a player needs to succeed at the highest level, it is the ability to thrive under pressure. In this article we are going to investigate which big-name players of the last decade are the best under pressure.