You sound pretty confident of that - based on what?Following through with a cue tip, in the pool room does NOT require breath control.
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chgo
You sound pretty confident of that - based on what?Following through with a cue tip, in the pool room does NOT require breath control.
I have been experimenting with my breathing cycle during my stroke. Observing the effects breathing in or out at certain times in my stroke. Trying to discover consistency in energy in pressure performance. I was wondering if top pros share common traits in breathing patterns? Is the breath held at any time? Through my own discovery I have found an effective pattern that helps be stay more consistent from shot to shot. Researching, I have found that my breath pattern seems mimic the breathing in Archery. I have found this interesting page that goes into some depth. http://www.kslinternationalarchery.com/Technique/BreathingCycle/BreathingCycle.html
This really has me intrigued to learn more. Maybe CJ has some input on this. Learning this game has taken me on many journeys.
Partial exhalation, hold as I release the stroke.
Like with a rifle.
Holding your breath when you execute the stroke is not the best idea. Normal breathing, like Pat Fleming suggested, is the way to go. Time your breath so you exhale as you stroke the CB.
Scott Lee
2019 PBIA Instructor of the Year
Director, SPF National Pool School Tour
You sound pretty confident of that - based on what?
pj
chgo
That's why God created practice.If you're thinking about [insert pool playing technique here] on every shot during a runout....well..good luck.
Haven’t thought of it in 51 years of playing.
Never an issue. Sinking a ball into a hole twice it’s size from a few feet gets over complicated. Only 65 thousand posts in the aiming forum..
That's why God created practice.
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chgo
Good luck. I've known a lot of GREAT players. I've received a lot of great information from them. NONE ever mentioned, by the way, work on your breath control.
Well, then, I guess it must be nonsense. Thanks for clearing that up for everybody.Good luck. I've known a lot of GREAT players. I've received a lot of great information from them. NONE ever mentioned, by the way, work on your breath control.
Well, then, I guess it must be nonsense. Thanks for clearing that up for everybody.
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chgo
Mark Wilson talks about it in Play Great Pool in relation to snipers. I have found a stay more relaxed and put a more smooth stroke on the ball if I am exhaling while delivering the cue.
Personally I feel like it helps some players stay relaxed and from thinking about the wrong things. When I focus on my breathing, I am not thinking about my stroke or some random negative thought. I believe it helps players get out of their own way.
More oxygen in the bloodstream is a good thing. Who knows. Maybe we tense up and forget to breathe which leads to choking.
Many players talk about taking deep breaths during the pre-shot routine. They may think that is good enough or not even know about what they do during the shot itself.
If you're focusing on it while playing, then you haven't learned it yet. Everything you do while playing was "focused on" while learning it - that's what practice is for.If you're focusing on your breathing, you are NOT relaxed.
I know Mark and I will message him about this thread. I certainly respect his theories. I think the key is to be relaxed to play good pool. If you're focusing on your breathing, you are NOT relaxed. Being tense in any way is no good. If you are tense.....put that tension into the pressure of your bridge. That will help everything else loosen up.