If you have a weak part/point in your pool game what is it?
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My stance for sure and playing for fun instead of for blood...sometimes I have too much fun with the game messing around with friends and even though they tell me I should attempt to "be all I can be ala army quote" believing I could be a very strong player if I actually tried, I don't want to turn into a robot trying to beat the %&@#$% out of everyone I play and only gamble/play tournaments etc...gotta love the game still.
I think this drink is known as a Buttery Nipple down in this neck-of-the-woods.
Although I'm pretty much loyal to Crown Royal, I think I'd enjoy wetting my lips with a Buttery Nipple (or two :wink
.Maniac
Does all of it count?
Hello JB,
I realize you are aware of the weaknesses that pool players have! I am just trying to bring them out so they can get a grip on the problem is all. Yes it all counts. Thanks for your input.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.
First off, and for the record, I am NEVER going to have a "total package pool game". I know my place in the pool world and it's pretty low in the food chain.
That said, I cannot tell you how many runable racks of pool I have messed up because of the closer I get to the end, the faster I go and end up missing an easy shot. I guess it's because I can see the end-in-sight and start rushing to get to it. I think faster, get down on the shot quicker, and actually take less practice strokes (sometimes one or NONE :frown
. If I would just approach the back half of the rack the way I do the front half, I would probably overall be a slightly bit better player (I don't ALWAYS do this is why I say "slightly"). Maniac (just an appetizer for a "real" pool player)
What a great thread; humm where do I start, I guess I will do this in order of importance and I will have to think a bit:
1) Distractions: I am one of the most easily distracted players that I have ever seen, bump me from behind and I am almost guaranteed to miss the shot or blow position.
2) Ball pocketing: Accuracy for me is quite a task, still working.
3) Drinking: I drink too much alcohol when I play, don't laugh it's a weakness; easily fixed but still a weakness.
4) Combinations: For some reason I am extraordinarily bad at them, seems as though even though I put in the extra time with them I still seem to miss them way more than others.
5) $ Games: If I play for more than about $20 my game goes to the dogs.
6) Changing up the way I do things: I do this too often.
Well that's all I can really think of off the bat, maybe you should put up a "what are your strengths and do they counter your weaknesses?" thread.
1) Distractions: I am one of the most easily distracted players that I have ever seen, bump me from behind and I am almost guaranteed to miss the shot or blow position.
2) Ball pocketing: Accuracy for me is quite a task, still working.
3) Drinking: I drink too much alcohol when I play, don't laugh it's a weakness; easily fixed but still a weakness.
4) Combinations: For some reason I am extraordinarily bad at them, seems as though even though I put in the extra time with them I still seem to miss them way more than others.
5) $ Games: If I play for more than about $20 my game goes to the dogs.
6) Changing up the way I do things: I do this too often.
Well that's all I can really think of off the bat, maybe you should put up a "what are your strengths and do they counter your weaknesses?" thread.
Banks
Banned
If I start off on a tear, I tend to slack off or just start dogging.. I have no problem grinding away games when I'm behind, but jumping out to a lead can turn around my game real quick. Played somebody Monday night, ran the first two racks, then felt like I couldn't make a ball to save my life afterwards and ended up losing.
Other than that, what somebody else mentioned on the first page.. just making the game easier on myself. Still have a tendancy to try for a better leave instead of taking the leave I know I can get.. then it bites me in the butt. Something I've been working on and getting better at, but still find myself doing it from time to time.
Other than that, what somebody else mentioned on the first page.. just making the game easier on myself. Still have a tendancy to try for a better leave instead of taking the leave I know I can get.. then it bites me in the butt. Something I've been working on and getting better at, but still find myself doing it from time to time.
I have noticed that if I start to struggle to make shots it is usaully because I am rushing my backstroke. If I pause on my backstroke or at least draw the cue back nice and slow it helps me a lot. I am still learning a lot though, I havent really played since I was 16 or 17 and then its not like it was anything serious, I have been playing a lot now for almost 1 year after 30 years off. I learn something new everyday alomst. It really helps to have a table at home. When I struggle on a shot during league play, I will go home and practice that shot until it is automatic. I am learning to not just aim at the shot but to break it down to a thin cut, a normal cut, or a thick cut for that particular shot.
I am right there with most here. Concentration. I have plenty of shots I perform poorly but if I concentrate properly on those shots, the ball seems to find it's way to the pocket.
I have a mantra I established Monday night watching Mr. Archer make 11 strikes in Pool300. That mantra is...
Assume nothing. Thank you Mr. Archer!
Lock, I would be VERY interested in hearing your insights into yourself. I couldn't help but notice you did not respond to RRfireblade's post. Apparently you are an excellent player. Your internal thoughts might hold more value to us and our development than our own self assessments.
Good thread sir! Thank you!
Ken
I have a mantra I established Monday night watching Mr. Archer make 11 strikes in Pool300. That mantra is...
Assume nothing. Thank you Mr. Archer!
Lock, I would be VERY interested in hearing your insights into yourself. I couldn't help but notice you did not respond to RRfireblade's post. Apparently you are an excellent player. Your internal thoughts might hold more value to us and our development than our own self assessments.
Good thread sir! Thank you!
Ken
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Also, I'm an equipment snob, I tend to go into careless mode if I don't like the table or atmosphere.
Also, I'm an equipment snob, I tend to go into careless mode if I don't like the table or atmosphere.
DrOnePocket
Banned
Poor mechanics
Hello Okie,
I thank you for the kind words about this thread. I trust that your day is going well for you! Your input is appreciated.
Now about my input, I started this thread for pool players that wanted to discuss their weak points/parts of their pool game in the thoughts of helping them by your and AZB members family input. Now for your answer to your questions!
Concentration is the main key to bettering your shots, aim, stance, stroke and all pool related moves on the pool table and around the pool table. Slow down your pre shot procedure. Think clearly about what you are about to do at the time you are about to release your last stroke, at the cue ball. For me, I like to walk around the pool table and check the shot I am attempting to make from all angles, think about where you want the cue ball to end up after the shot. Adding a few more strokes to your shot will give you more concentration, and keep your thoughts on what you are doing.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.
I'm only on the table once or twice a week & I have an atigmatism in my shooting eye. Seriously, once you are a reasonable player, ability wise, it usually is all about FOCUS. Or more precisely the Lack of Focus. I agree. Take Nothing for Granted. Not even your ability to walk to the table, You might trip.
Best Wishes,
Rick
Best Wishes,
Rick
Lock,
You and I are in agreement. Someone posted about a week back about Pre-shot routine. I said that was the 1st thing I do. It gives you a total perspective IMO.
I am so glad you said that here. Thank You !
Yes, for me it is indeed concentration. I tend to drop off a little bit as the match gets older. I'll say its good for a few misses,....... sometimes even a miscue.
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That nasty little cue of yours has some chalk on it . . . I've got just the thing to clean it up . . . now you get in there and run the table you big ornery stud . . .
That nasty little cue of yours has some chalk on it . . . I've got just the thing to clean it up . . . now you get in there and run the table you big ornery stud . . .
