Do you play Pity pool and how to shake it

puma122 said:
If it's a friendly game, I tend to play more aggressive shots when I probably should play safe. I also am not always great at bearing down like I should, and do in a game that means something.

With regard to league, I try to pretend it means something, and play my hardest regardless of the competition. That said, league night is my one true "night out on the town". Therefore, I drink and smoke. Sometimes that does not have adverse effects on my game, other times it does. In the end, having a good time is the name of the game.
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Maybe it's a Portland thing? In league, I'm going for the out, unless I'm struggling to win, then I'll play more conservatively.

Other than that, if somebody really wants to test themselves, they can bet something. There's a noticeable different between my gambling and friendly games.

More Diamonds on their way to Portland next week!
 
I find myself doing this all the time. I've had matches with several pros (generally not top tier) where I've gone for the shot or been lazy just because I know the other guy makes his living off of the game and don't "really" want to beat him (even if my odds are low anyhow).

I do the same thing gambling. If I'm up several sets, I tend to let up and let the other guy come back. It's definitely lost me some money in the past. I just don't have that killer instinct. I'd be horrible on the road.
 
I have issues with playing the player rather than playing the table. Over the years I have tried to get better about it but i still find myself playing worse that I should just because of who i am playing.
 
Barnicoles said:
I have issues with playing the player rather than playing the table. Over the years I have tried to get better about it but i still find myself playing worse that I should just because of who i am playing.
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View the player as one who creates obstacles for you. Then challenge yourself from there.

That's pretty much what I do anymore and think of every mistake by my opponent has a "dare ya" kind of thing. To which I do my best to respond.

I vision to play a perfect game everytime I get to the table. Mistakes are remembered and worked on.

Gary
 
Barnicoles said:
I have issues with playing the player rather than playing the table. Over the years I have tried to get better about it but i still find myself playing worse that I should just because of who i am playing.
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do you find it to be an emotional thing also? meaning how you feel about that person.
There's this guy that i play sometimes and although we are friends I personally don't like his attitude when comes to pool, and he is considerably weaker than I am. (one of those guys who, no matter how much or how bad you beat them they still don't feel that you are THAT much better than they are). And when I play him, I think i play my best pool, although nothing is on the line, other than how much i want to crush him.

I need to tap into this and made it a full-time part of me

(btw, thanks too those who have chimed in. Many have viewed, few have posted)
 
I've been facing this problem for a while now. I am actually loosing my game also when I play a weak opponent that is playing much better than normal. I talked to more experienced players, some are saying "just play your game" (yeah of course), some are confirming they are playing mouse/cat game when they see weaker opponent. Main thing I realized, they are aware of the issue and that helps them. I normally remember it only for a couple of weeks, and after that it can easily bite me again. So I am just trying to write it down and remind myself.
 
First of all - with all things being equal with one critical exception : your opponent is a female.

Now with that question answered there is only one other question that will need to be asked in order to get the answer to your initial question and this is it, do I or do I not want to get some??? Easy as that my friend.
 
I love how on one hand you have "pool is such a mental game" then the instant so has a problem with something you hear "what are you talking about? That shot, just do this and do that, that's it".

It it was that simple no one wouldn't have a problem, it's not always as simple as "just stay down on the shot, walk around the table, play the table etc"
 
I tend to let up on friends and/or opponents I know are a weaker player than I am. I feel as though I don;t focus as much as I would playing someone equal to or better than me. I have a tough time of playing the table not the player. Definitely something I continue to try to work on every time I get to the table.
 
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