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A few have mentioned this about me. It's a struggle for me. I will admit I do this. But for the must part it's because I find the table bigger than mine at home and with balls covered in ten years of grease and chalk. So I goof too soft and slow or too hard and fast.

How do I or you adjust to these playing conditions in 30 minutes?
 
your brain will make all the adjustments after playing on it for a while. after a few racks you should start to get the feel for it.
 
Prior to playing on the table here are a few things you can do.


Check the pockets with two balls to see how tight or loose they are

Hit a few three rail shots to see how the cueball tracks off the third rail

Hit a few ball from one end to lag back to you, then do the same to get them to come up to the center of the table. Gives you an idea of table speed.

Also i walk around the table while pressing in on the cushions, I am looking for rails or spots that feel different from the rest. (either much softer or much harder)

These things have helped me get some idea of how the table plays maybe you will find them useful too.
 
I am not an instructor but have some friendly advice. Going up in size on pool tables has always been more difficult for me rather than going down in size. Knowing you may struggle as you have stated stay down a second longer on all shots and pay attention to your misses, ie which side of the pocket and cue ball location after your shot. I would also use less english and more center ball hits. Since you feel you may have some difficulty prepare yourself mentally for that and focus more on the shot than you normally do.. Stay down, stay calm and follow through patience will be your friend.. Good Luck
 
All good advice. I had a similiar problem going from hall type tables like mine to bar room tables where the cue ball is so different.

What I would suggest, similiar to what was suggested about 'testing' the table which is not always possible at league time, is to go where your next league play is & actually play on the table, preferrably the day before your match but as close to play time as possible & do not play on your table before the match.

Best Wishes,
 
The problem is not unique to any group, D, C, B, A, AA it isn't even unique to armatures even Pro players have this "adjustment period" even IF YOU HAVE HAD time to prepare. Our muscles/minds react differently during competition than they do during casual play; it is part of the game and the reason why you play at eachothers home tables respectively.

Tony had some good suggestions so that at least you are ready for the tables "personality". I strongly 2nd his ideas. Also if you have that big match coming up remember this; there is no rule that says you can't go and play on that table (assuming it's a bar) a night/afternoon or 2 before the match.
 
JuicyGirl said:
A few have mentioned this about me. It's a struggle for me. I will admit I do this. But for the must part it's because I find the table bigger than mine at home and with balls covered in ten years of grease and chalk. So I goof too soft and slow or too hard and fast.

How do I or you adjust to these playing conditions in 30 minutes?
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Buy a bottle of ball polish and clean the balls before you start. Bring a towel and wipe down the rails. Shame the fools into taking better care of their equipment.
 
Tony_in_MD said:
Prior to playing on the table here are a few things you can do.


Check the pockets with two balls to see how tight or loose they are

Hit a few three rail shots to see how the cueball tracks off the third rail

Hit a few ball from one end to lag back to you, then do the same to get them to come up to the center of the table. Gives you an idea of table speed.

Also i walk around the table while pressing in on the cushions, I am looking for rails or spots that feel different from the rest. (either much softer or much harder)

These things have helped me get some idea of how the table plays maybe you will find them useful too.
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Thanks. I'll try these out tomorrow
 
I just re-read you original question & noticed the 30 minutes. So...I quess that you are going to your match site early & hoping to get on the table for about 30 minutes before you play.

For me it's about the speed the cue ball is rolling both before & after object ball contact. I would suggest just shooting some long semi thick hit cut shots from both end rails into the corner pockets at slow speed. Find the speed you need to get the OB to the pocket & note the cue ball travel after contact. Also pay attention on those slow rolling shots to see if the table leans one way or the other. Shoot from both ends, as tables can be twisted & lean in two different directions. Also shoot a couble of shots along each of the short rails as well.

To me I always feel that I can add power when needed . It is a bit more difficult to hit softly at just the correct speed. So focusing on finding the correct soft speed is more important IMHO.

Ben Hogan drank Ginger Ale before & during play as he said it increased the sensitivity in his hands & fingers. But that's no fun when you can be drinking beer or red wine.:wink:

Good Luck & keep up the good 'work',
 
Hey Juice!

JuicyGirl said:
A few have mentioned this about me. It's a struggle for me. I will admit I do this. But for the must part it's because I find the table bigger than mine at home and with balls covered in ten years of grease and chalk. So I goof too soft and slow or too hard and fast.

How do I or you adjust to these playing conditions in 30 minutes?
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Hey Loren-

Bob had the answer. I would do this in front of the owner or manager if possible.

Not too long ago, I tried to rack some balls at a local establishment. The rack AND balls were so sticky, THEY WOULD NOT SLIDE FORWARD ON THE CLOTH!!!

Hoping to work with you again soon, and we can deal with this stuff...
 
thanks for the info everyon

I am still wining at this dive! Lord it's a struggle. I did check the bumpers too and i noticed 2 were a lot softer than the others. But I'm not sure what that means to me.
 
Bank some balls into it, and then the rails that are harder and you will see.

JuicyGirl said:
I am still wining at this dive! Lord it's a struggle. I did check the bumpers too and i noticed 2 were a lot softer than the others. But I'm not sure what that means to me.
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JuicyGirl said:
I am still wining at this dive! Lord it's a struggle. I did check the bumpers too and i noticed 2 were a lot softer than the others. But I'm not sure what that means to me.
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Loren,

I may catch flack for this, but I'm getting use to it.

You seem to be letting 'everthing' get to you.

Don't do it. Don't let it.

You & your opponent are playing under the same circumstances.

'Play pool', as best that you can. If you lose...it's on you or...you just got beat. Give your oppponent credit.

Improve what you can improve on. Learning how to play the game at a high level takes time & experience. It most probably will not happen overnight.

Be patient & persistant. Hopefully , it will come.

Best Regards,
 
I'm trying to consume a lot of information while I can. I do go
Back and read my threads. ;)
 
Oh Juicy, Any bad reaction or bad attitude to conditions will only hurt you. Get over it! It is the same for your opponent.Meditation, a psych., a friend,(Best) your own resourcefulness. Whatever. You cannot, nobody can be the best they can be, while indulging in negative attitudes. I love your Mark Twain pic and sentiment. Jim S.
 
jims111343 said:
Oh Juicy, Any bad reaction or bad attitude to conditions will only hurt you. Get over it! It is the same for your opponent.Meditation, a psych., a friend,(Best) your own resourcefulness. Whatever. You cannot, nobody can be the best they can be, while indulging in negative attitudes. I love your Mark Twain pic and sentiment. Jim S.
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I'm winning my matches. However people often ask me "Why are you so angry?"
I feel angry too. I'd rather have a more cool, relaxed demeanor. That's why I made the thread.

I �� Mark Twain. Genius! His words are timeless.
Regards
Loren
 
JuicyGirl said:
I'm winning my matches. However people often ask me "Why are you so angry?"
I feel angry too. I'd rather have a more cool, relaxed demeanor. That's why I made the thread. ...
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"The Inner Game of Tennis" -- you can get it used for about $5. It helped me.
 
JuicyGirl said:
Thanks. I'll try these out tomorrow
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I never did get back to you. But yes your advise helped out a lot. Specially on checking the cushions. I never really thought I would notice any give or toughness. All the other tips I've also put in practice well worth the time spent. :thumbup:
 
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