Handsumm
Banned
I recently have been contemplating the push to become a BCA master player. I have many friends and aquaintances as such, a lot of whom I can beat out of their money, but I have some restraint in doing as they did and play in a BCA sanctioned event and hope to get third or better in the open division.
I have played in B tournaments that have really strong competition. Some of these "B" players are a threat to string racks together. I often think that many players will keep themselves from becoming an "A" player or BCA master just to have the opportunity to stay in the lesser fields and have viable action.
Is it a good idea to push towards something that will reduce your chances of action and force you to play in a tougher field in BCA sanctioned tournaments? I have the feeling that staying low, is a good idea, but it is somewhat counterproductive as far as improving your game.
What do you guys think about this? A lot of so-called "masters" don't put the least bit of intimidation in me, and I will play even with. SOme "B" players I will ask for a spot. So who is on the better end of it all? I seem think that being an "unknown" is a definite advantage, but that is the money player in me after all.
I have played in B tournaments that have really strong competition. Some of these "B" players are a threat to string racks together. I often think that many players will keep themselves from becoming an "A" player or BCA master just to have the opportunity to stay in the lesser fields and have viable action.
Is it a good idea to push towards something that will reduce your chances of action and force you to play in a tougher field in BCA sanctioned tournaments? I have the feeling that staying low, is a good idea, but it is somewhat counterproductive as far as improving your game.
What do you guys think about this? A lot of so-called "masters" don't put the least bit of intimidation in me, and I will play even with. SOme "B" players I will ask for a spot. So who is on the better end of it all? I seem think that being an "unknown" is a definite advantage, but that is the money player in me after all.