Field Goal Drill

FranCrimi said:

I think what you wrote here is pretty good --- in theory.

But here's my opinion --- and I'm pretty positive about this ---- The believing in yourself part --- the sooner you get that, the better --- and boy are you lucky if you've got it before you hit your first pool ball -- ever.

That's the secret to success ---- The sooner you can get that belief in yourself going, the quicker you will improve.

Once you believe in yourself, you can stay objective about the learning process. Confident players aren't afraid to fail. In fact, they fail often, but it doesn't debilitate them in the way that it does to a player who lacks confidence.

Of course you'll get more confidence as you become a better player, but that's not what I'm referring to. It's a level of confidence in yourself as a person, regardless of what challenges you undertake.

So if you don't have it to begin with, can you get it? Yes, but it's hard because you will have to deal with your insecurities in your personality and solve whatever is causing them.

I'm sure you've seen players who you thought were just naturally great. A big part of what you're looking at is confidence from day-1.

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FranCrimi said:

I used to know a player who practiced drills every day and became an expert at doing drills but whose game didn't improve at all. Many players will revert back to their old selves once a game starts, especially with stroke drills. It takes guts to apply what you learned in a drill in a real game, especially when there's something at stake.

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FranCrimi said:

I think what you wrote here is pretty good --- in theory.

But here's my opinion --- and I'm pretty positive about this ---- The believing in yourself part --- the sooner you get that, the better --- and boy are you lucky if you've got it before you hit your first pool ball -- ever.

That's the secret to success ---- The sooner you can get that belief in yourself going, the quicker you will improve.

Once you believe in yourself, you can stay objective about the learning process. Confident players aren't afraid to fail. In fact, they fail often, but it doesn't debilitate them in the way that it does to a player who lacks confidence.

Of course you'll get more confidence as you become a better player, but that's not what I'm referring to. It's a level of confidence in yourself as a person, regardless of what challenges you undertake.

So if you don't have it to begin with, can you get it? Yes, but it's hard because you will have to deal with your insecurities in your personality and solve whatever is causing them.

I'm sure you've seen players who you thought were just naturally great. A big part of what you're looking at is confidence from day-1.

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DrCue'sProtege said:

Bumping for those posters that have been posting about the stroke lately. This thread might be a good read.

r/DCP

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BC21 said:

I love this! Too many pool players see this type of thinking as self-help mumbo jumbo. But, as usual, you're right on track here. :thumbup:

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straightline said:

Taking your drill into isolation, you can stroke the gap between two balls. Set it as tight as you can stand - maybe 15, 20 inches up the shaft and use a long stroke. Set it tighter for a shorter stroke.

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DrCue'sProtege said:

Perhaps, then, this is the reason why I just cant seem to get over the hump? I still continue to hose up easy to medium difficult shots when I am at my table. This cost me a great deal when I played in the tournament at Evansville.

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