Practice practice practice

I always try to be "real" with myself.
Looking for the value in the investment of time in practice. Well the therapy is the value at this time. There was a time when it was the monetary that justified the practice. There are a couple of things I practiced that stand out in my mind as money makers, kicking and opposite hand practice have both paid dividends.
Having a natural shot is preferred over off the crutch or behind the back.
Kick it in and run out is preferred over giving up ball in hand.
Just Sayin'😉
 
Ronnie O’Sullivan insists that managing to combine being a serial, record-breaking winner with a well-deserved reputation for entertainment and bringing joy to millions of fans with his flair and panache is his greatest achievement – and hopes his lasting legacy will be that of a true artist. Story is here.
I have always thought of watching him as watching an artist creat a beautiful work.
 
Breathing:
Seriously, at 7,250 feet above sea level, far far above Annapolis or West Point. (excuse the reflex) Oxygen consumption limits.
One aspect of the game I now take for granted, is my intake moderation when zoning. I emit (well did) a low whistle in exhale (martial art).
Rerun:
Sun City West, the 95 yr old walkers all the way across the room to tell me, "young man you need to stop whistling"! I was surprised and clueless. So just replied, "yes sir"! I took a day to realize I was whistling on exhale. All the rest of the room kind of did the eye roll. So the next day I looked him up to thank him.
Yoga probably, works to increase ability. All natural!😉
 
Just make him earn it:
The nuggets drop by the commentary was worth the admission. The play......not so good.
Trigger my biggest flashback. As I was racking down 6-2 going to 7. Self closed the sermon with those exact words. Uh or was it a prayer? Oh well. It worked.
So far it's getting painful. Good news is Ronnie show starts at noon.👍
 
Chaseing the tightness:
We used to call it alligator arm.
Seeing similar in the one players hand tight. The other can't find harmony. His dance is all out of any semblance of rhythm.
Both are condition I can identify with.😁
Hopefully one will have the Tin Cup moment. Don't worry about looking silly.
 
Ronnie is up at noon.
The morning match offered coaching along the mental .
Interesting comment s along the way. Fan plays in the finals. His first.
 
Think while standing, once down in the 3 point stance.
Coach McHargue would not allow a 3 point stance. 4 point was required, as we were smaller and needed to get under and lift.
Sorry, where was I? My tri pod. Once I have set 3 third point, planning is done and the mechanics are now. If I start revising the plan. It's time to get up and start over. So a few times, well more than I like. I have had time to ponder while sitting. Why did I not start over?
My shooter has 4 point contact though. Both hands, chin and chest.
 
gregcantrall said:
Think while standing, once down in the 3 point stance.
Coach McHargue would not allow a 3 point stance. 4 point was required, as we were smaller and needed to get under and lift.
Sorry, where was I? My tri pod. Once I have set 3 third point, planning is done and the mechanics are now. If I start revising the plan. It's time to get up and start over. So a few times, well more than I like. I have had time to ponder while sitting. Why did I not start over?
My shooter has 4 point contact though. Both hands, chin and chest.
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gregcantrall, Howdy;

Hear somewhere, that "The Brain is a lousy pool shooter." Goes along with the quiet mind for shooting
opposed to the talking mind for planning.

hank
 
Ships log:
First day of March 2022.
Ronnie in the Welsh this morning. It was quick. At one point I heard 7 seconds/shot.
The planning time was taken as needed. His facial gave clues as to the thought. His smile upon miss, wasn't that he didn't care. More like the ability to laugh at himself. Well my interpretation as I have uh, been there done that. It helps maintain the focus.
Sit and conservation of energy, with a lack of emotion. Be Prepared (Boy Scouts).
Then just slide back into the battle. Never left The Zone.
 
TheBasics said:
gregcantrall, Howdy;

Hear somewhere, that "The Brain is a lousy pool shooter." Goes along with the quiet mind for shooting
opposed to the talking mind for planning.

hank
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Howdy Hank, my call sign is Santa.
Picked it up at the company meeting, with Security and the radio. I I have to believe that, uh " that Santa Clause looking ****". 🤷 was in the process. Security picked Chicken Hawk, we called him Chicken Little, as it did fit. It was painful at first but he learned to laugh.
 
The views of his hand in the stroke were of great value to me.
Bringing it to the table. Just warming the fingers now.
Have the Chase game solidify now.
With the ability of a triple plus the second ball being a much bigger target for the double. My records are much bigger.
I know it's working when I close one session with a triple then open the next with a triple, with the other hand.
With 17 shots
Highest total 31. With- Left 18 Right 13.
Total wins.
Right 17
Left 6.
 
Mental problem:
Selby admits to it. Hmmmmm, my theory on solution, starts with Poker Face. Never show weakness. Perhaps amusement. It worked pretty well for Efren.
I figure the problem is self revealed and the words only give it power. If I am to survive...... focus. While in the chair, I need to rest. Focus on the break time to be rested and alert upon return. Fretting never helped. Putting on a performance is relegated to at the table. Poker face!!
 
gregcantrall said:
Mental problem:
Selby admits to it. Hmmmmm, my theory on solution, starts with Poker Face. Never show weakness. Perhaps amusement. It worked pretty well for Efren.
I figure the problem is self revealed and the words only give it power. If I am to survive...... focus. While in the chair, I need to rest. Focus on the break time to be rested and alert upon return. Fretting never helped. Putting on a performance is relegated to at the table. Poker face!!
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They don't know what you're thinking. That slop shot or accidental safety you pulled off may have secretly disgusted you but should remain that, secret. Sometimes even one accidental "lucky" safety can be the straw that broke the camel's back. They don't need to know it wasn't on purpose! 😅
 
boogieman said:
They don't know what you're thinking. That slop shot or accidental safety you pulled off may have secretly disgusted you but should remain that, secret. Sometimes even one accidental "lucky" safety can be the straw that broke the camel's back. They don't need to know it wasn't on purpose! 😅
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I do like to, let them wonder.
 
gregcantrall said:
With 17 shots
Highest total 31. With- Left 18 Right 13.
Total wins.
Right 17
Left 6.
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The 18-13 victory by Lefty came at a 13-13 score going to the last 2 shots and Lefty closed with a double triple.
This leads me to feel confident when the situation favors shooting with the left. Some times it is table position or comfort of the bridge. However there's the nerve situation and I find the left to be my best shooter under extreme pressure. Could be that the foundation was built better from the start for Lefty while bad habits developed early on with the right hand can still sneak in under pressure.
 
The comments are a big part of the lesson available in the Welsh.
Survival, well sits well with my identify. 4-4 going to final at noon.
Both put on incredible shots. . Lots of tension missing. I can identify as well.
Still for me it's not waiting for the ring finger to catch up.
 
Positive, Attacking and Accurate:
The commentary on Kyren in the Turkish this morning including that trilogy. Another gem was attributed to Ray Reardon. It was to the effect of, the white is the only important ball. Control the white and control the game.
For me, precise control of the white can only be obtained by precision strike through the cue ball.
Kyren is putting on a show this morning, which speaks to the coaching of Barry Stark. His technique is something I study. His pause reminds me of Barry coaching with, "wait, play the shot." The extension of the pause is something that I need to be sure of when feeling pressure. The pressure can lead to me moving too soon. I try to remember that if I have done everything right, I should be able to pause indefinitely then, Play the Shot.
The pause is to use the adjust the fine control (ring finger). For me it takes just a little longer for the communications to get through the index finger and on to the ring finger.
 
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McLeod must have felt like, "walking into a buzz saw." Coming from a logging community, I am familiar with the feeling.😉 It would be interesting to see how many balls he struck. I tuned in late and only saw him at the table once.:eek:
 
the white is the only important ball. Control the white and control the game.
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Reminds me of Oscar Dominguez's reply when asked if he looked at the cue ball last. "Why would I look anywhere else?" Was his response.
 
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