I was watching a 2016 USBTC match the other day. While enjoying the match as well as Jay Helfert and Bobby Leblanc's excellent commentary, Jay mentions hitting the balls at least every other day is sufficient to keep your pool playing speed (aka skill level) up. I thought that sounds pretty good. I always told myself, "I've got to hit balls every single day to keep my speed up", which can be a pain. As well as pretty much unobtainable for me, as real-life has a nasty habit of creeping in and taking up my precious pool playing time.
So my query for you guys is, how much play do you need every other day to keep your present speed up?
Just for clarification, I'm not saying improving your play. Just sustaining your current speed. Also, I would assume the better the player the less required practice.
I'm sure there will be lots of "Play as much as you can!". Yes, I know that. I'm posting this question for the sake of argument and to see what others think. I personally make myself practice for an hour when I can get some play in.
So my query for you guys is, how much play do you need every other day to keep your present speed up?
Just for clarification, I'm not saying improving your play. Just sustaining your current speed. Also, I would assume the better the player the less required practice.
I'm sure there will be lots of "Play as much as you can!". Yes, I know that. I'm posting this question for the sake of argument and to see what others think. I personally make myself practice for an hour when I can get some play in.