Lessons 

Beginners went over hurdle worksheet then learned about pins

Advanced Players went over endgame worksheets and learned a tactic called "Deflection"

Ratings

Cavan   983
Q       834
Simon   797
Thomas  599
Alex    558
Sky     329
Paradis 309
Jack    259
Kellan  242
Teddy   275
Liam    225
Oliver  178


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