Pleasures Of Small Motions

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DrCue'sProtege

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I think i have this book somewhere, just dont know where it is. anyway, so many on here think this book is an outstanding read for the mental aspect of pool. so, could you posters tell me what page, sentence, paragraph, chapter, etc, in this book that you feel is so worthwhile? I would be very interested in all of this, especially if i have overlooked something.

Mike
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
I think i have this book somewhere, just dont know where it is. anyway, so many on here think this book is an outstanding read for the mental aspect of pool. so, could you posters tell me what page, sentence, paragraph, chapter, etc, in this book that you feel is so worthwhile? I would be very interested in all of this, especially if i have overlooked something.

Mike
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If you're asking the question, there's probably no answer for you.

That's like me asking an MMA coach, "What the hell do push-ups have to do with me bashing my opponents face in? What does that have to do with punches?"

You should just stick to instructional DVDs / books. Obvious and simple things.

Dave
 
In my opinion is the best book that covers mental aspects of the game. It helped me a lot to understand things. Bob Fancher is a psychotherapist with a PHD. It is a must to read together with The Inner Game of Tennis.
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
I think i have this book somewhere, just dont know where it is. anyway, so many on here think this book is an outstanding read for the mental aspect of pool. so, could you posters tell me what page, sentence, paragraph, chapter, etc, in this book that you feel is so worthwhile? I would be very interested in all of this, especially if i have overlooked something.

Mike
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You have told us you already read the book. So my answer is, If you have to ask, you will probably never get it.

Steve
 
SpiderWebComm said:
If you're asking the question, there's probably no answer for you.

That's like me asking an MMA coach, "What the hell do push-ups have to do with me bashing my opponents face in? What does that have to do with punches?"

You should just stick to instructional DVDs / books. Obvious and simple things.

Dave
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I 100% agree! DCP, if you have to ask this question, this book is over your head. (And that's a shame, too, because this book is CHOCK full of gems, if you'll put your go-go-go mind at rest [drink some Valerian root tea or something].)

If your mind is constantly stuck in the go-go-go state (i.e. always only needing/wanting "just the facts, ma'am" short fixes to your problems), you'll never get the most long-lasting satisfying results.

Read the book. Cover to cover. Otherwise, offer this book up for sale here on AZB -- I'm sure someone more in need of that book will take it off your hands. That's all we'll say.
-Sean

(As Sean laughs to himself -- "...what page, sentence, paragraph, chapter, etc, in this book that you feel is so worthwhile..." Really?!? We're asking for "Cliff Notes" for Pleasures Of Small Motions? :D )
 
ive just ordered this book and also a mind for pool by capelle from Amazon

When it comes to the mental game, there is not going to be any quick fix answers, hopefully this two books will guide me to how i can strengthen my mental game myself.
 
The forward (preface) of the book was rather good but for me it went down hill after that. There are several good points throughout the book but you have to wade through allot of BS to get to it. If allot of the fluff was cut out this book would be outstanding.

P.S. When I ordered this book through Amazon my wife saw the title on the e-mail receipt and chewed my butt because she thought i bought a pornography book!
 
Well, now, people have raved about this book. but, so far, nobody has given me any specifics. i guess its only been a couple of hours so hopefully sometime soon i will get those specifics from other posters instead of the general comments about how good it is.

I am just wondering if its like a buddy of mine told me about his class on "How To Meet Girls." he said all the instructor(s) basically did was tell you that "You can do it!" and "Have confidence in yourself!" He said that was $150 down the tubes.

Mike
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
I think i have this book somewhere, just dont know where it is. anyway, so many on here think this book is an outstanding read for the mental aspect of pool. so, could you posters tell me what page, sentence, paragraph, chapter, etc, in this book that you feel is so worthwhile? I would be very interested in all of this, especially if i have overlooked something.

Mike
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Trying to figure out why a few people have their panies in a bunch over this statment.

It's just someone asking for feedback from those that have read and gotten something worth while from reading it.

There is no value judgement of any kind for or against the book. Just asking for references that have given value to some that have read the book.

No where was there a summary asked of the book, kinda like what cliff notes are.

Just requesting whatever meaning someone got from reading the book and a example of what it was.

Like for me, it was the two areas. About paying attention is the real reason for improving and not say a new cue stick and the section on rhythm.

See how simple that was and actually staying on topic. (well some what anyway)
 
I thought I was being specific, the preface was the best part for me. And I was trying to make a point that there were several good things in the book, they are just hidden in a swamp of repetition and fluff.
If had had to pick out a point in the chapters of the book this would be it;

Chapter Six: Emotions, The Source Of Playing At All
Page 66
Sub Title Emotions And Performance
2nd Paragraph

"Here's what science tells us about emotion and performance: Increased emotional arousal induces better concentration and more precise motor control, and therefore improves performance--- up to a point. Past this point, increased emotional arousal causes excessive narrowing of focus and disruption of automatic motor control processes. The key with emotions is to have enough but not too much."

Bob Fancher Ph.D.

Is that a more likable answer? I didn't know I wasn't allowed my input, my bad ! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
duckie said:
Trying to figure out why a few people have their panies in a bunch over this statment.

It's just someone asking for feedback from those that have read and gotten something worth while from reading it.

There is no value judgement of any kind for or against the book. Just asking for references that have given value to some that have read the book.

No where was there a summary asked of the book, kinda like what cliff notes are.

Just requesting whatever meaning someone got from reading the book and a example of what it was.

Like for me, it was the two areas. About paying attention is the real reason for improving and not say a new cue stick and the section on rhythm.

See how simple that was and actually staying on topic. (well some what anyway)
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He has already posted on the Ask The Instructor forum that he thought the book was a worthless waste of time, so nothing anyone says is going to make any difference.

I just picked up my copy of the book, and looked through it...there is hardly a page that doesn't have something highlighted. If you are struggling with your mental game, and really want to do something about it, the book can be a great help.

I have seen other posts from DCP where he asks for help, and then ends up arguing with those who try to help him. It is my personal opinion that he is looking for those magic bullets that will instantly solve all of his problems. Until he understands that all he can find is help and direction, but his improvement in every aspect of his game must come from within, and will include a lot of hard work, it's going to be tough for anybody to help him. He has worked with one of the leading instructors on this forum, yet still asks questions that I'm sure were covered in his lessons.

Even the best instructor can only present information. It is still up to the student to learn, process, and incorporate that information in order to translate knowledge into skill.

Steve
 
It is NOT for everybody. I've read it three times and fail to see why anyone would think this is a great book.
 
Every word.

Mr. Fancher goes into detail about your Three Pre-shot Routines.
randyg
 
I should make it clear that I dont think this is a bad book, I thinks it has some good info, but was made to be overcomplicated. This book was 140 pages or so when it could have been 40 pages of pure uncomplicated info. Trim off the 100 pages of fluff and you got a great book.

To the authors defense, most every instructional book falls into this trap of over explaining and repetition. Give me the meat and potatoes any day and save the over the top analysis for someone else. To be quite honest with you I wish there was Cliff Notes to this book!
 
For what it's worth, I have a 1st edition of this book and I've read it multiple times. My opinion is this.

The book contains some quantity of good infomation.

I do not care for the author's style of presenting this information (some may call this writing style).

I believe if one looks for the 'gems' in this book it will be of some benifit to them.

However, I do not believe it is the final word on the mental game.
 
Esoteric rhetoric.

A lot of players have said this book is worth reading and helping their mental game.

I've yet to hear anyone but Mr Randy say what part of the book, if any, led to an increased mental approach to the game.

I recommend two other books.. 'Golf is not a game of Perfect' only if you are a golf fan and 'The Inner Game of Tennis' purely for the competition approach and practice help.
 
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