I'll Play You After I Get My Game On

[the chicken]

How many times have you heard a potential opponent say, "I'll play you after I get my game on?"
Watching these guys "get their game on" is like watching a black hole: It looks neat at first, then you realize that whatever's caught in it is just going 'round and 'round, then disappears forever.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with practice; heaven knows I spend a good ninety five percent of my time doing it.
But, if you're aimlessly adrift (sorry) during practice, potting balls without purpose and doing it with a lifeless stroke, it's going to be many moons before you're ready to up your game.
Note to aspiring players: Nothing will energize your game more than getting a good ass whooping. This is especially true if all you're playing for is the time.

Shoot safe.

John

 

[Mr. Bond]

How many times have you heard a potential opponent say, "I'll play you after I get my game on?"
Watching these guys "get their game on" is like watching a black hole: It looks neat at first, then you realize that whatever's caught in it is just going 'round and 'round, then disappears forever.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with practice; heaven knows I spend a good ninety five percent of my time doing it.
But, if you're aimlessly adrift (sorry) during practice, potting balls without purpose and doing it with a lifeless stroke, it's going to be many moons before you're ready to up your game.
Note to aspiring players: Nothing will energize your game more than getting a good ass whooping. This is especially true if all you're playing for is the time.

Shoot safe.

John

Ironically this subject was just discussed on the most recent episode of ABR...
The difference between "playing and practice" as explained by Scott lee and randy g.
www.americanbilliardradio.com

 

[Bella Don't Cry]

Note to aspiring players: Nothing will energize your game more than getting a good ass whooping.

John

I like this quote so much I think I may add it to my profile. Thanks to 'John - The Chicken' :thumb up:

It about sums me up as a pool player and my attitude to other pool players. If the kitchen is too hot, GET OUT or MAN UP!
Keep it real... :thumbup:

 

[Colonel]

Get in the box

 

[Atlatlien]

Get in the kitchen and get the chicken

 

[nikotesla]

I'm gonna post my reply after my practice. I have to get me game on. Just saying.

 

[macguy]

How many times have you heard a potential opponent say, "I'll play you after I get my game on?"
Watching these guys "get their game on" is like watching a black hole: It looks neat at first, then you realize that whatever's caught in it is just going 'round and 'round, then disappears forever.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with practice; heaven knows I spend a good ninety five percent of my time doing it.
But, if you're aimlessly adrift (sorry) during practice, potting balls without purpose and doing it with a lifeless stroke, it's going to be many moons before you're ready to up your game.
Note to aspiring players: Nothing will energize your game more than getting a good ass whooping. This is especially true if all you're playing for is the time.

Shoot safe.

John

Practice can be deceiving. Actually matching up or tournament play is the testing ground where you find out where you really are with your game. I don't really care how well someone practices. They have to play someone for real to see if they have any kind of game, then go from there. I don't think this should be put off you want a bench mark for your game.