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SpiderWebComm said:
Whatever you do- don't help that guy, Hal!!!
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Oh.. Even if Hal were the best coach in centuries, I don't think there would be much chance of him actually helping DCP...

Russ
 
...Even if Hal were the best coach in centuries, I don't think there would be much chance of him actually helping DCP...
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I think they could help each other. Hal can finally unload all he knows into a willing vessel with room to spare and virtually no chance of making things worse, and DCP can unload all his anxieties because Hal's Surefire Secret All Purpose Pro System(tm) (SSAPPS) will fix all his problems, and maybe a couple of ours.

pj
chgo
 
Russ Chewning said:
Nah, I've NEVER felt like "I" won't get there, because I have an ego the size of a house, and literally will not accept defeat. I lose $50 to a guy who I believe I am supposed to beat, and I practice for 12 hours straight one day, and another 12 hours straight the next.

I have often thought however, that YOU will never get there. You just don't have the proper attitude.

Merry Christmas! :D

Russ
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I'm relatively new here, and the many DCP threads I've read, he just never seems hopeful about his game. This is not meant as an insult, but I'm really curious about his speed and his goals.

Is he a C trying to be B? A B trying to be an A? An A trying to make a breakthrough.

Did he take up the game later in life where progression would be undoubtedly slower compared to someone who grew up with a pool table?

As we get better, we take for granted just how good a C+, B player is within the scope of how many people play this game. Take any banger and tell 'em to run 4 balls in rotation, something a C player can consistently do, and see how they do.

The game can be frustrating, especially when you compare and contrast your game to Pros. You put together a 3 pack and then read about the exploits of Strickland, McCready, etc... and immediately fall into a depression.

Remember, our self-worth isn't determined by how well we play this game. This is coming from someone who has broken cue sticks in frustration. I've chucked my cue case across my front lawn after walking home from a local tourney where I had an A player on the ropes only to choke the match away. My game completely determined my self-worth. These set backs and my overall attitude contributed to my first layoff, which I still regret to this day. I became terrified of failure, rather than accept and learn from it. I still am to a degree. I've been drilling a lot, getting my stroke back, but haven't played the ghost in a while for that reason.

Keep at it. A breakthrough will happen.
 
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DrCue'sProtege said:
just never going to get there? in spite of all the time and practice you put in at the table? in spite of all the nice equipment you have? in spite of all the lessons you take? in spite of the occassional really good night when you think its all starting to come together? in spite of all of the books/dvds/espn shows/magazines you accumulate?

this is a really frustrating sport/hobby.............:mad:

DCP
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The definition of insanity is repeating the same action over and over and each time expecting a different result.

DCP, just playing pool is not going to make you a happy person. For example, you've read the books, watched the videos, and studied the spreads, done you're homework, right? You've put in the work! But yet you're still not progressing. Why?

Because that's all external work. You got to change the man inside. (I never thought I would use this quote, but here it goes) "Pool excellence is not about excellent pool. It's about becoming something." What is it you want to become? Hopefully, more than just a good pool player.

Change your mindset on life and your pool game will follow with it. Want proof? Just last night at league, a girl on my team (APA 4), married for 4 years, trying to have kids for 3.5 years found out Tuesday that after going through In vitro fertilization, she's finally pregnant. Everything about her was positive, from facial expressions to how she walked, her posture....everything. First rack, break and run. Second rack, snapped the nine. Third rack, safety break, got ball in hand, ran out. This went on and on. Note, she's an APA 4 who just beat the hell out of an APA 5 (18-2). Bottom line...confidence breeds success.

Good luck DCP,

Mike
 
poolhustler said:
"well, the neverending negative stuff continues because the negative stuff just seemingly is neverending....."

And just who pray tell starts all THIS negativity???

YOU DO ....!!!!

Wake up and smell the coffe........

A large majority of your posts are negative and then you complain when people turn that negativity back on you.

You will just never get it.........

Russ.....
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Cut him some slack. Did you ever think maybe he needs help and doesn't know how to ask? (Sorry, I sound like a commercial) But seriously, DCP is definitely a "glass is half empty" kind of guy. Maybe he doesn't realize it.
 
Runnin8 said:
DCP,

You've certainly received enough advice and instruction across the forum and from the multitude of books and dvds you have to choke a horse! Are they working for you? Does it make the game more fun for you?

The resources are there for all of us to use- some better than others. I've read some, used bits, but mostly I just play the game. Its a great game- no other game that I know of has as many variables or requires as much precision to consistently play at the highest levels. Even the best players, though, don't have it together all the time. All the skill and knowledge won't push them through if they aren't enjoying the game at some level. The body listens to the mind too well.

Are you passionate about playing pool? Does it bring you joy? If not, find something that does. Life is too short. If it does, then I'd suggest you watch "Mr. Holland's Opus" and, in particular, the scene where one of his students (Gertrude Lang) is ready to give up the clarinet. I think it may be very applicable to your situation.

Yeah, pool can be like that. Just play.

Peace,
Steve
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Great advice! Positive rep for you!!
 
cardsfan said:
Cut him some slack. Did you ever think maybe he needs help and doesn't know how to ask? (Sorry, I sound like a commercial) But seriously, DCP is definitely a "glass is half empty" kind of guy. Maybe he doesn't realize it.
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He has "asked" the wrong way a million times and people here have tried to help him a ZILLION times. It NEVER helps, he never changes.....it's like Ground Hog Day!!!

Cut him some slack?? Nope....won't happen......:D

Russ....
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
after 28 breaks of not having one single chance of running out i was just completely fed up and exasperated. so, finally, on break #29 i got the spread below. i was so completely fed up with the world, and out of it mentally, i managed to hose up this first shot. i missed the 2-Ball which ended up at Point A. and the cue ball ended up at Point B. it was bad enough i missed the shot and position on the 3-Ball if i would have made the shot, but i had left a potential opponent with the out.

after this, i just put the sticks away and quit for the evening.
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Do you think about what you need to change to get the result you want, or do you simply get frustrated and quit? What changes could you make to the tip position and / or speed make the cue ball land on your target? Setup that shot and experiment until you know what speed and spin you need.
 
DrCue'sProtege said:
after 28 breaks of not having one single chance of running out i was just completely fed up and exasperated. so, finally, on break #29 i got the spread below. i was so completely fed up with the world, and out of it mentally, i managed to hose up this first shot. i missed the 2-Ball which ended up at Point A. and the cue ball ended up at Point B. it was bad enough i missed the shot and position on the 3-Ball if i would have made the shot, but i had left a potential opponent with the out.
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You can look at 28 different spreads and not see any run outs....how is that even possible unless your missing the rack.

do you think there is a magic break shot that will leave you an easy run out every time?? there's not.

it sounds to me like you don't know how to read a table. sometimes there is one really tough shot that opens the whole thing up, find it, and make it.

sometimes there are a few harder than average shots but there is ALWAYS a way out. sometimes the percentages are not in your favor, thats when you play safe. but there is always a road home ... it may be above your skill level, but I assure you its there.

I mean seriously do you keep a box of kleenex in your cue case so you can cry over every miss?

Everyone misses... all the time.

Mosconi's great run had an end. Everyones great run has an end. the longer you can last until the end is what makes it a great run... but it still ends.

you seem to be throwing your great run away after the break because its not easy enough. that is just flat out weak.

we don't keep playing this game because its easy... we keep playing because its hard.

every shot is testing a theory.
If I hit the cue ball on that spot and make it travel that line to knock in that ball, bring the cue ball off the rail and leave me position for that other ball.

will it work??

I am not certain ... thats why I shoot it... to find out.

there are billions of possible positions for any one ball to land on a slate. and billions of possible positions for the cue ball to end up in relation to that ball. add in all the other balls and their own billions of positions and the result is practically infinite. thats where reading a table comes in.

Seems to me that if you really wanted to quit you would have. Whats the point of going online to whine about it? you want us to talk you out of it?? personally I could give a sh*t less if you ever pick up a cue again. it makes exactly 0% difference in my life. if you don't want to play ... then don't play.

if you want to get better stop expecting it to be easy. it will never be easy to anyone.

Thats the only reason we play.
 
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Mike just likes to come on here and whine like a little baby.......

He likes the attention, good or bad.........

He is a negative person......
 
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