how to play in tournaments

couldnthinkof01 said:
Tournaments are like halloween everyone dresses up in a costume to scare their opponents.
This would be a good starting point.
You dont want to be the only one out of place.
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ok so i guess that all the reply's to this thread won't be of use but here is the real problem see tournaments are hard to play in cause of the rules !
 
travis trotter said:
ok so i guess that all the reply's to this thread won't be of use but here is the real problem see tournaments are hard to play in cause of the rules !
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Can you elaborate Travis, "the rules" is rather vague. Would love to help. Otherwise im going back to the costume response.
 
travis trotter said:
i need to see if there are any good pool players here that know what to do in tournaments i need help!:smile:
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Many years ago Benny Conway Sr wrote an article for Snap Magazine about how he mentally prepares for a tournament, but - if this is your first one it might be a little over your head.

Just breathe, have fun, don't take it too serious and try to learn something from the better players.
 
Funny Stuff

John Disque said:
Many years ago Benny Conway Sr wrote an article for Snap Magazine about how he mentally prepares for a tournament, but - if this is your first one it might be a little over your head.

Just breathe, have fun, don't take it too serious and try to learn something from the better players.
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Breathe, have fun, and post in HUGE FONT SIZE with pretty colors. :confused::eek::boring2:

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Don't be nice

check the rack a least 5 times,even in rack your own. It's best to get down to
break and then stop and walk up and look. Call your opponent over and point
out the trouble with the rack. This really works best on rack your own. Also if
there is a shot clock call time out when HE gets ready to shoot a hard shot
on the 9, like in football when the other team is going for a game winning field
goal. If he complains that you can only call time out when it's your turn, demand to
see that in writing. lf local tournament announce that you're a champion
and ask the tournament director for appearance money, if he declines,sulk. If
for some goofy reason you don't win blame it on Russian Hackers
jack
 
The initial start is to attend a tournament(s) and not play but observe closely.
If the tournament starts at noon, be there by at least 10. Watch the players warm up.
See what they do in between matches since everyone doesn't watch the field compete.

The next step is to enter smaller local tournaments.....like the Mezz or Pierce Tour so you
get your feet wet and if your were smart, would have already made the acquaintance of
some of the tournament players from past tournaments you attended.

Gradually build your way up to larger events but always remember the cardinal rule............







Pool is a truly a game played first between your ears instead of the felt.......i.e., Think!



Matt B.
 
PhilosopherKing said:
walk in about an 45 minutes before the start time.
find the tournament director.
tell him you want to play.
answer his questions.
ask him if it's winner break. ask him if it's rack your own. ask if there are any important rules you should know about.
pay the entrance fee.
ask him if you can warm-up.
listen for your name when he calls out the matches, or find your name on the chart.
go to the assigned table.
introduce yourself to your opponent.
make sure you both understand the race length/handicap.
flip a coin or lag for the first break. wish him luck if you want.
rack the balls and sit down, or rack the balls and break.
sit down and stay quiet and still when the other guy is shooting.
be mindful of players on other tables.
if you win a game, mark you game with a bead on an over-head wire or a coin under the rail.
if you lose a game you can help get the balls from the pockets usually on one side.
if you win the match, shake his hand and report the result to the director.
if you lose the match, let him report the result. follow close behind to see if you have a losers-side match.
repeat. go home or hangout and watch if you lose the second match.

if sh*t really starts going south, you grab your stomach, pretend your sick, and GTF out of there without saying a word to anybody.

HAVE FUN!
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Lol, great post.
 
John Disque said:
Many years ago Benny Conway Sr wrote an article for Snap Magazine about how he mentally prepares for a tournament, but - if this is your first one it might be a little over your head.

Just breathe, have fun, don't take it too serious and try to learn something from the better players.
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Great reply, and very good advice.
 
jackpot said:
check the rack a least 5 times,even in rack your own. It's best to get down to
break and then stop and walk up and look. Call your opponent over and point
out the trouble with the rack. This really works best on rack your own. Also if
there is a shot clock call time out when HE gets ready to shoot a hard shot
on the 9, like in football when the other team is going for a game winning field
goal. If he complains that you can only call time out when it's your turn, demand to
see that in writing. lf local tournament announce that you're a champion
and ask the tournament director for appearance money, if he declines,sulk. If
for some goofy reason you don't win blame it on Russian Hackers
jack
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Lol, that reply was funny.
 
But realisticly show up about 2mins before it starts, when they call your match please be outside having a smoke! Then take all the time you need to get your cues out and don't forget to ask the guy at next table "what have you been up to" before you even flip the coin. Don't forget to order a drink 1/2way through the racking process! And when it's your time to shoot Please Please take the extra 5mins to finish your text conversation on your phone! Or P-kings's plan works too!
 
Something that often gets overlooked is maintaing calories throughout the day. Tournaments can be long, like 12 hrs long, your body needs fuel like a car needs gas. You might not feel hungry due to nerves or being focused purely on a match, but it's a good idea to munch on every break you get. Stay away from big meals, the key is to not feel hungry but not feel full. The last thing you need is stomach cramps or some kind of physical discomfort while at the table. Drink water constantly and stay hydrated. Check out golf nutrition prep for some ideas on when and what to eat. Don't get down or too high on emotion, stay even keeled. Like earlier replies- STAY OFF THE LOSERS SIDE!! Nutin but short races and trouble there
 
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