A tip for overthinkers.

[Mensabum]

I remember when I first started to play - when a ball was hit good, it felt good, your cue had a certain feel to it and the ball made that sound when hitting the pocket.
Undeniable. Heads turned.
All players know that sound.

Just for shits and giggles, try playing with earplugs and tell me if you dont have a situational awareness not found during normal play.
Not earbuds, actual ear plugs. Noise cancelling earplugs.
That sound you normally hear when in stroke becomes something completely different . When you hit one bad, its like fingernails down a chalkboard. The feedback you receive from hindering your hearing can be enlightening.
If you can interpret that data, it adds a whole new level of subtle feedback you may not be aware of.
Try it.

 

[wilkamania]

Funny enough, I actually thought about trying this a while back. I remember hearing that SVB just turns off his hearing aids during matches, and it made me wonder how that would work for me. I haven’t been playing as consistently lately, but I’m starting to get back into it. When a pool hall is packed and loud, though, I lose focus and my mind starts to wander.