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Very true.

I agree with JoeW - a large part is getting the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind to communicate effectively. When you are down on the shot, your unconscious mind will sometimes give you an alarm signal about something - you experience some nagging feeling. This is a sign that there...

academic rigor? I have not read these 2 papers by Ericsson, but I have read his "The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert performance". And 'academic rigor' is not a phrase that leaps to my mind. Amongst some dubious analysis, there are some interesting bits. However I...

This idea I like. I have been having this problem for some time. With me its not laziness that is the underlying cause - it is a lack of motivation that I don't seem to be able to do anything about. I can start off playing ok, but as soon as the other guy gets to the table and starts banging...

I agree. For strategy, 8-Ball Bible is the best I have read (or part-read. I have not finished going through it yet - there is a lot of food for thought in this book). And not just applicable to the bar box. I have not read the Handbook. There doesn't seem to be much out there that covers...

I don't think that this contention has ever been seriously challenged. Walter Lindrum was regarded the the best player at a time when this form of billiards was at its peak.

Quite right! (IMHO) The key is not to think that the shot is over once you have hit the cue ball. The pre-shot routine, the rehearsal and striking of the cue ball are only part of the shot. The whole shot lasts for longer: Keep focused during the whole shot - your head will naturally stay...

Very true. A key part of my education as a billiard player was when I started to understand better what the balls want to do and what they don't. And when they don't want to do something, do not try to force them. I am not saying that you should avoid spinning the ball, or hitting it hard...

A few more Hitting the c.b. closer to the center Keeping the rehearsal strokes loose Pausing at the end of the final backswing Slowing down the final delivery as much as possible Keeping focussed on the shot even after the tip has struck the c.b. [!] Accepting fluctuations in form Making sure I...

Karma? I am sure this is a lesson for us all! :)

shot rehearsal Good post - I'll also go along with this as one of my 'eureka' moments. :grin: I would go a little further: Once you have done planning, visualise what you are trying to do - ideally get a feeling of what is going to happen that you can almost taste - and keep that...

Not yet had time to give this page the attention it deserves yet, but it looks to be the business - thanks. :D I look forward to having a more leisurely browse later.

Yes, I think you could be right here.

What I meant was that with a hard tip I find that I hit the ball differently - and better. In particular, I seem to get more spin for the same cue speed / distance from the center of the cb strike. There was a (rather inconclusive) thread on this...

Question for the robot But does your robot hit nearer the center of the cb when using a harder tip? I know I do - or at least I think I do (but unless the wife has a last minute change of heart and gives me a high speed camera for Christmas instead of socks, it will remain supposition :smile: ).

Giver her two innings for every one of yours, bih if she is hooked and if the ball is too close to the rail, can move it 6 inches out towards the middle of the table. And (of course) no comments unless they are encouraging ones! :smile:

Write down multiple goals Couldn't agree more. I recall that another forum member made a similarly valuable post a while back, inspired by his previous experience of training power lifting. I have found that when doing the preparation (and I recommend writing down what you are trying to...

Have a go I have always done my own and I am not very skilled with my hands. Luckily it is not difficult as long, as you don't rush it. Make sure that you have a sharp knife, get both surfaces absolutely flat and try not to glue your hand to the cue. :smile: If you Google around, I am sure...

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pdf version I think that the link given was to a Google cache copy. Here is a link to a pdf version that you might find easier to work with: http://projects.ict.usc.edu/itw/gel/EricssonDeliberatePracticePR93.pdf I looks like an interesting read - but at 40+ pages, it will have to wait for...