Yeah.
Do what topic title suggests and you will benefit stronger game and happier life.
European pros have done that now 15 years at least.
They know it is so much easier to execute when your body work like oiled machine.
Your mental side can keep focus and sharpness easier when you are not tired.
So if you are serious player and not keeping your shape you are doing it wrong!
I got reminder for that last weekend and i want share something what happened..
I have been quite awhile away from competitive pool. Some local/nearby opens sometimes but nothing serious.
I also quit pool totally for 3-4 years due my health(back rheumatism) problems.
I finally got my back decent shape and started play couple years ago again. I learned game again and practiced(a lot) just for fun.
Finally i got so good stroke i got physical NEED to go play some competitions. And i signed up Finnish 8-ball Championships.
I have been playing good and solid so i feel good about my chances to execute and finish high.
Finally when i get to competition i notice i can´t perform my stroke because my muscles won´t LET ME!
I realize i made rookie error and played way too much(and i am not too young anymore) without taking muscle care.
My left arm was so tight i try force it relax with long stretch and it just got worse... :frown:
My left thumb went little numb and i could not do bridge properly..
After i notice what happened i was already playing against tough opponent and got really nervous because i just can´t execute!!
Nothing mental. Just pure physical flaw. My laziness got back at me at critical moment..
I went 4-1 down to race a six. After that i just got road map and finally made one table one visit. My opponent then handed(got somehow odd nervous) me couple games and i get 6-4 win gifted.
Then i try use my waiting time just to get my thumb work and get it little better but still all i could focus is how i make bridge hand..
I get little lucky and get to second day from one loss side and had better thumb but still akward.
Finally raising young gun put me out and i felt so bad about my effort to competition.
So don´t do mistakes i do.
Take care your body so it won´t fail you when you need it.
good ways. I had these when i was still healthy and young..
- stretch - get massage(you really need it) - try some abs and pushups -
- swim - biking - etc..
you don´t need to get super fit. Just keep mobilizing your self and you will get fit enough.
Pro players do take care their body. They know it is essential to perform under pressure.
ps. I try get muscles back on track before next tournament next month in Sweden where Shane is coming so i´m prepared if i can get game against him :grin-square:
Do what topic title suggests and you will benefit stronger game and happier life.
European pros have done that now 15 years at least.
They know it is so much easier to execute when your body work like oiled machine.
Your mental side can keep focus and sharpness easier when you are not tired.
So if you are serious player and not keeping your shape you are doing it wrong!
I got reminder for that last weekend and i want share something what happened..
I have been quite awhile away from competitive pool. Some local/nearby opens sometimes but nothing serious.
I also quit pool totally for 3-4 years due my health(back rheumatism) problems.
I finally got my back decent shape and started play couple years ago again. I learned game again and practiced(a lot) just for fun.
Finally i got so good stroke i got physical NEED to go play some competitions. And i signed up Finnish 8-ball Championships.
I have been playing good and solid so i feel good about my chances to execute and finish high.
Finally when i get to competition i notice i can´t perform my stroke because my muscles won´t LET ME!
I realize i made rookie error and played way too much(and i am not too young anymore) without taking muscle care.
My left arm was so tight i try force it relax with long stretch and it just got worse... :frown:
My left thumb went little numb and i could not do bridge properly..
After i notice what happened i was already playing against tough opponent and got really nervous because i just can´t execute!!
Nothing mental. Just pure physical flaw. My laziness got back at me at critical moment..
I went 4-1 down to race a six. After that i just got road map and finally made one table one visit. My opponent then handed(got somehow odd nervous) me couple games and i get 6-4 win gifted.
Then i try use my waiting time just to get my thumb work and get it little better but still all i could focus is how i make bridge hand..
I get little lucky and get to second day from one loss side and had better thumb but still akward.
Finally raising young gun put me out and i felt so bad about my effort to competition.
So don´t do mistakes i do.
Take care your body so it won´t fail you when you need it.
good ways. I had these when i was still healthy and young..
- stretch - get massage(you really need it) - try some abs and pushups -
- swim - biking - etc..
you don´t need to get super fit. Just keep mobilizing your self and you will get fit enough.
Pro players do take care their body. They know it is essential to perform under pressure.
ps. I try get muscles back on track before next tournament next month in Sweden where Shane is coming so i´m prepared if i can get game against him :grin-square:
