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We don't have to mention that you should get yourself some good instruction on the fundamentals and a couple of good books on pool as well as a couple of good videos. Choose a method or two of aiming systems and get to work practicing.
Whatever time you have available for practicing should be wisely used. If you just go to the table to make balls, that's all you will ever learn. If that's what you want to learn, then by all means, go to the table and make balls.
One of the things that I did in my early years of trying to learn how to play pool was to find a competitive person with a similar skill level, who liked to play on a regular basis. This made for a nice social engagement as well as a competitive field to help with advancement. I practiced this way for many years.
I would sometimes find myself going to the pool room the day of our practice sessions, just to tune up for our evening sessions, slipping into the pool room for 30-60 minutes of practice time when available. Yeah, it was kind of cruel because on those days, I won almost every time.
The other thing that I am apt to do is to practice shots that I missed in competitive play, practice shots which I didn't know and that I saw other good players make.
The most important thing in my practice sessions has been the practicing by myself. It is where I gained the most insight on my pool game, whether it was practicing an aiming system, a particular shot, patterns or just practicing on improving my fundamentals or pre-shot routine.
I've heard some instructors recommend that you practice only one thing at a time and only for a limited period of time. Personally, I think the time amount might vary from one person to another but someone might offer a recommended maximum amount of time for practicing one thing and it may make your practice time more efficient. I am a punishing kind of guy almost obsessive compulsive when it comes to practicing but I do vary the things I practice during a session at the table. If I have something that is giving me trouble, I have been known to practice the same shot over and over for as long as an hour straight. Some of us may need more practice time than others.
Anyway, if you have a practice regimen that has helped your practice sessions to be more productive, please share them here.
Since pool time can be quite expensive, and to cut down on your expenses, you may consider approaching your local pool room and asking the owner for a pay-one-set-fee for unlimited practice time. MANY pool room owners love this type of customer and even if this service isn't currently offered, an owner might consider such a thing if you asked them courteously. Be prepared for some exceptions such as prime time or tournament days or league nights on special tables...
Thanks,
We don't have to mention that you should get yourself some good instruction on the fundamentals and a couple of good books on pool as well as a couple of good videos. Choose a method or two of aiming systems and get to work practicing.
Whatever time you have available for practicing should be wisely used. If you just go to the table to make balls, that's all you will ever learn. If that's what you want to learn, then by all means, go to the table and make balls.
One of the things that I did in my early years of trying to learn how to play pool was to find a competitive person with a similar skill level, who liked to play on a regular basis. This made for a nice social engagement as well as a competitive field to help with advancement. I practiced this way for many years.
I would sometimes find myself going to the pool room the day of our practice sessions, just to tune up for our evening sessions, slipping into the pool room for 30-60 minutes of practice time when available. Yeah, it was kind of cruel because on those days, I won almost every time.
The other thing that I am apt to do is to practice shots that I missed in competitive play, practice shots which I didn't know and that I saw other good players make.
The most important thing in my practice sessions has been the practicing by myself. It is where I gained the most insight on my pool game, whether it was practicing an aiming system, a particular shot, patterns or just practicing on improving my fundamentals or pre-shot routine.
I've heard some instructors recommend that you practice only one thing at a time and only for a limited period of time. Personally, I think the time amount might vary from one person to another but someone might offer a recommended maximum amount of time for practicing one thing and it may make your practice time more efficient. I am a punishing kind of guy almost obsessive compulsive when it comes to practicing but I do vary the things I practice during a session at the table. If I have something that is giving me trouble, I have been known to practice the same shot over and over for as long as an hour straight. Some of us may need more practice time than others.
Anyway, if you have a practice regimen that has helped your practice sessions to be more productive, please share them here.
Since pool time can be quite expensive, and to cut down on your expenses, you may consider approaching your local pool room and asking the owner for a pay-one-set-fee for unlimited practice time. MANY pool room owners love this type of customer and even if this service isn't currently offered, an owner might consider such a thing if you asked them courteously. Be prepared for some exceptions such as prime time or tournament days or league nights on special tables...
Thanks,
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