Thought patterns ...

[Jimmorrison]

No mantras. Don't think in words at all. Think in pictures.
Picture the entire shot. You don't get to see it on the table, unless u see it in ur mind first.

Once down, target target target

This! Jack Nicklaus did this, it was his PSR.

 

[straightline]

I'm just taking a shot in the dark here. Have you ever thought about the earbud/music option. I've never done it, never will, I need to hear the ball contact, etc. And I think the main reason people use it is to block out noise/distraction. Who knows, might help.
Sans that, I like WobblyStrokes thought. Or, if you have to think of something, think of the microdot on the CB you're trying to hit.

Or go with the girl in post 13 but that may lead to miscues.

There's plenty of cues from that miss. You'll always know where dead in front is though.

 

[Mensabum]

Take up meditation, I say that with all seriousness.

Learn how to breathe. You'd be amazed at the benefits this provides and is the entryway to all flow states.

 

[Mensabum]

There's plenty of cues from that miss. You'll always know where dead in front is though.

Did somebody mention microdot???

 

[Mensabum]

I'm just taking a shot in the dark here. Have you ever thought about the earbud/music option. I've never done it, never will, I need to hear the ball contact, etc. And I think the main reason people use it is to block out noise/distraction. Who knows, might help.
Sans that, I like WobblyStrokes thought. Or, if you have to think of something, think of the microdot on the CB you're trying to hit.

Or go with the girl in post 13 but that may lead to miscues.

Ooh, microdot.

 

[Jaden]

excellent recommendation @straightline ......
@dquarasr think of her and the other stuff should go away....

I'm going to try that right now, no joke.

 

[Mensabum]

Crypty Crunch? W%TF you talkin' 'bout? This is serious stuff.

I thot it was Honey Grahams.

 

[straightline]

Did somebody mention microdot???

Could be doable but I seriously doubt it. You'd be 20 times slower than Hennessy. Probably closer to a hundred.

 

[straightline]

I thot it was Honey Grahams.

I was trying for Luca Brazzi asking how many grams.

 

[Mensabum]

I was trying for Luca Brazzi asking how many grams.

Doesn't Luca sleepada w da fishes??

 

[Mensabum]

Could be doable but I seriously doubt it. You'd be 20 times slower than Hennessy. Probably closer to a hundred.

Whaaaaaat?

 

[Jimmorrison]

Such bullshit

 

[straightline]

Such bullshit

Well there's the random wait time as stuff drifts through.

 

[straightline]

Doesn't Luca sleepada w da fishes??

I imagine when he was ready and able he liked 'em heavy,

 

[gerard soriano]

Practice more 14.1/ straight pool. Learn to do all your thinking Standing Up. Once Your Pre Shot Routine is done and you are down on the shot no more thinking is necessary . Execute the shot rinse and repeat Learn Your Own Rythym IMHO Hope this helps you

 

[bbb]

Could be doable but I seriously doubt it. You'd be 20 times slower than Hennessy. Probably closer to a hundred.

but think how much you would enjoy watching the shot....

 

[straightline]

but think how much you would enjoy watching the shot....

If it managed to come across your mind.

 

[gregcantrall]

the final time, what do YOU think about?

"ME AND Mommy are One." Is a favorite.
"Patty Cake THIS!!" If they have passed me off. The behind story was my boxing class for a grade fight. After my opponent offered patty cake agreed I demonstrated my variety of pattycake. We both got an A with mine getting the plus.

 

[gregcantrall]

If I am counting anything while in competition, I ain't got my mind right.
My focus on the task at hand is all consuming.
A favorite story is on Jim Ward playing in the White Spot weekend 9 ball event. On Saturdays first round a stripper was hired for a birthday dance at the pool table adjacent the table Jim was running out on. At the completion, Jim was surprised that his opponent didn't step up to rack. That's when he noticed the stroper with A Boom Box.....
What a Rock, I am Uber proud of a second place behind Jim in a 2 day event.

 

[easy-e]

I'm in the same boat. Chronic over thinker at the table. I can never shut it down and it frustrates the crap out of me. Almost always think negative thoughts, which I know is terrible. Not much helps. Go with Black Balls suggestion.