Late round tournament whoas

[Gotboost95]

I seem like I play very well early in tournaments. But then dog my brains out late. I feel like I get bored from sitting and waiting for the next matches.

Played a tourney Thursday. Local 8 ball won every match to get to the hot seat. Then got double dipped to lose an get 2nd.

Played another tourney Saturday (tonight). Played very well against some local big dogs (BCA masters). Got to the hot seat match and dogged the match winning 8 ball. That was a $50 miss. Then play the end of the loser bracket and dogged another match ending 8 ball. that was a $40 miss. Took 3rd out of 27 tonight. Wasn't awful but feel I was better then I finished tonight.

Any good ideas on how to create practice pressure to help at the end?

 

[Donny Lutz]

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I seem like I play very well early in tournaments. But then dog my brains out late. I feel like I get bored from sitting and waiting for the next matches.

Played a tourney Thursday. Local 8 ball won every match to get to the hot seat. Then got double dipped to lose an get 2nd.

Played another tourney Saturday (tonight). Played very well against some local big dogs (BCA masters). Got to the hot seat match and dogged the match winning 8 ball. That was a $50 miss. Then play the end of the loser bracket and dogged another match ending 8 ball. that was a $40 miss. Took 3rd out of 27 tonight. Wasn't awful but feel I was better then I finished tonight.

Any good ideas on how to create practice pressure to help at the end?

It's difficult to "practice" pressure situations when you're playing alone.

Your problem could be due to the effects of alcohol, nicotine or other substances. It could have to do with what you eat, before and during play. It could simply be a little physical or mental fatigue.

Or it could be a psychological habit that has developed from losing late in tourneys.

Something that always helped me was to go the rest room and wash up, breathing the negative ions from the running water. If you play in smoky venues, just stepping outside for a little oxygen may do the trick!

 

[wrickyb]

For some people it helps practicing making the money ball. If you can get a few 8 Balls or whatever the money ball is and practice shooting that. There can be a mental block on making the money ball. The practice making it sets a mental image.

Also for long play I use Vitamin B12, that I get at Walmart. Put under your tongue and let them dissolve. They give energy and help with mental focus. B12 is good for you and no side affects.

 

[chevybob20]

It's difficult to "practice" pressure situations when you're playing alone.

Your problem could be due to the effects of alcohol, nicotine or other substances. It could have to do with what you eat, before and during play. It could simply be a little physical or mental fatigue.

Or it could be a psychological habit that has developed from losing late in tourneys.

Something that always helped me was to go the rest room and wash up, breathing the negative ions from the running water. If you play in smoky venues, just stepping outside for a little oxygen may do the trick!

This post above is jam packed with very useful info.

The three most important fixes not listed above are;
1) Pre Shot Routine
2) Pre Shot Routine
3) Pre Shot Routine

The PSR should include these three things;
1) Mental/thought routine
2) Eye pattern routine
3) Physical/Stroke routine

Drill it until it becomes second nature. This routine should be what your mind and body fall back on down the stretch. But I wouldn't take this advice only from me, see a BCA instructor.

I have a past that includes my best friend who is a chihuahua. That little bastard likes to come out and play late in the night. He might be small, but he's an efficient tourney ender.

 

[ElCorazonFrio]

It took me a while to figure out the title, but then I figured out that you meant 'woes' when typing 'whoas'.

We've mostly all been there. I find it useful to acknowledge the nerves and decide that the shot is important then relax, smile confidently and shoot. I still miss some, but fewer than I used to.

 

[chevybob20]

It took me a while to figure out the title, but then I figured out that you meant 'woes' when typing 'whoas'.

We've mostly all been there. I find it useful to acknowledge the nerves and decide that the shot is important then relax, smile confidently and shoot. I still miss some, but fewer than I used to.

But don't you need to posses a "Corazon Frio" first? :wink:

 

[Gotboost95]

It's difficult to "practice" pressure situations when you're playing alone.

Your problem could be due to the effects of alcohol, nicotine or other substances. It could have to do with what you eat, before and during play. It could simply be a little physical or mental fatigue.

Or it could be a psychological habit that has developed from losing late in tourneys.

Something that always helped me was to go the rest room and wash up, breathing the negative ions from the running water. If you play in smoky venues, just stepping outside for a little oxygen may do the trick!

Good info. I don't smoke and been complete alcohol free for 2+ years. Besides an occasional wine with dinner or something. I can't even remember the last time I had a Buzz.

I tried walking away and breathing on my first missed 8 ball last night. I had a drunk guy playing in the tourney also on the next table and was too close to where I wanted to get down on the shot for me to shoot it. I waited and thought about it too much. I had ran the whole table and then dogged the 8 ball.

This post above is jam packed with very useful info.

The three most important fixes not listed above are;
1) Pre Shot Routine
2) Pre Shot Routine
3) Pre Shot Routine

The PSR should include these three things;
1) Mental/thought routine
2) Eye pattern routine
3) Physical/Stroke routine

Drill it until it becomes second nature. This routine should be what your mind and body fall back on down the stretch. But I wouldn't take this advice only from me, see a BCA instructor.

I have a past that includes my best friend who is a chihuahua. That little bastard likes to come out and play late in the night. He might be small, but he's an efficient tourney ender.

I'll work some more on my preshot routine. I have a pretty decent one but seem to do better at a faster pace. Once I stop and think about it I miss more often then I make in those situations.



Thanks for the posts guys!

 

[3RAILKICK]

It took me a while to figure out the title, but then I figured out that you meant 'woes' when typing 'whoas'.

We've mostly all been there. I find it useful to acknowledge the nerves and decide that the shot is important then relax, smile confidently and shoot. I still miss some, but fewer than I used to.

Same thing, in the case of missing the game ball.

We all do it.

We make everything else needed, in the go mode. Then we miss. Go became whoa. The end game woes for sure.

 

[chevybob20]

Good info. I don't smoke and been complete alcohol free for 2+ years. Besides an occasional wine with dinner or something. I can't even remember the last time I had a Buzz.

I tried walking away and breathing on my first missed 8 ball last night. I had a drunk guy playing in the tourney also on the next table and was too close to where I wanted to get down on the shot for me to shoot it. I waited and thought about it too much. I had ran the whole table and then dogged the 8 ball.





I'll work some more on my preshot routine. I have a pretty decent one but seem to do better at a faster pace. Once I stop and think about it I miss more often then I make in those situations.



Thanks for the posts guys!

I'm a fast paced player too. I tried slowing down but it wasn't for me. When I'm in stroke the game goes quick.

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