Basically I'm feeling overwhelmed with all this PUA information openers, techniques, routines, kino etc, etc.

There is so much to learn! I've read Natural Game by the Gambler and currently on chapter 3 of The Game by Neil Strauss.

I've made a word document to list all the things I've learnt and want to try such as:

Direct and indirect openers

Mid game Techniques

Closing Techniques

Kino routines

But I've yet to put them to practice due to not feeling I have a solid plan put together, such as what openers to use, how the keep the conversation going, when I should close etc

Any tips on how to learn all this information more effectively, where should I start etc?

Problems I feel I'll face...

I don't think I'll have any problem approaching woman by them self in a bar or night club but when It comes to groups I think I'll struggle as I find the opinion openers a bit cheesy and being afraid of the conversation going dead or them asking why you asking us.

Another problem I feel I'll have is doing it infront of my friends and them judging me or me looking like I'm showing off, as they know I'm shy and have never approached girls before and none of them know I'm learning this PUA stuff.

Another thing to know is I can't get out enough times to practice due to living in the middle of no where and I'm currently off for summer holidays be going back to college come September, which is my local one. I usually only go out on Saturdays, so that's the only time I can put the theory to the test and I day game doesn't really interest me at the moment.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hate to break it to you, but most girls, especially attractive ones, roll in groups for "protection". There is a lot of info out there on how to approach groups so read up on that if its a SP.
I would always open with some natural game or situational opener then jump to an "opener" when I stalled out, a lot of really stupid ones work like a charm, you would be surprised. it bridges the gap to get you into flowing with the girl or group. Being a good dancer helps, good value bump.
Anyways, you got to crawl before you walk, start with learning and working on just talking to people, man or women, then go from there. There is no sense in learning kino or how to close if you cant talk to a women.
You can always go to anywhere, like the mall, and practice. If you cant approch randoms then try with the chicks working there, they are paid to talk to you so they dont mind as much
If you have no where to go, try online game.

Best of luck, I was there myself some ten years ago
- bezy