I do? What is it?
headphones during matches
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I do? What is it?
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I saw a top player who was playing a top Filipino player speaking Tagalog to another top Filipino player between games in their match,insist that they speak English.
It could have been happening during actual games when it wasn't his turn but I'm not sure.
Thoughts?
I saw a top player who was playing a top Filipino player speaking Tagalog to another top Filipino player between games in their match,insist that they speak English.
It could have been happening during actual games when it wasn't his turn but I'm not sure.
Thoughts?
I'm not sure what the rules are on coaching during a match (assuming they were playing a tournament). But if there is a no coaching rule, then I can understand why the opponent would want them to speak English, or stop speaking period. And I can understand why this would make headphones not allowed.
I enjoy the blues
classic hip hop, 80's rap and some heavy metal.
I remember a few years back when people said SVB had an advantage if he turned down his hearing aids. It seemed like he saw how it could and made a point of not turning them down but many people said there was no reason the other players could not wear ear plugs to not hear the crowd if they wanted to. That is not the same thing as maintaining radio contact with someone who could coach you. Also not the same as listening to the radio or another source of audio.
Headphones are not permitted at Higher Level Tournaments, during normal weekly league
play they are permissible unless your local rules are different.
I tried to play with them, it didn't turn too good. For me just like trying to play with a glove.
I need to hear the balls make contact and feel the cue in my hands.
Maybe a form of sensory integration disorder. I dunno, they didn't work out for me.
Yes,it was a tournament. No coaching.
There have been big money matches with great players getting coached. Ie Freddy the beard coaching EFREN in 1 pkt. Of course EFREN wouldnt listen to him:grin::grin-square:
This caught me. I just scanned through my primary pool playlist and thought about the commonalities. A couple outliers on there serve me better for long session practice and I skip them in a match. But some themes... /4 beat, aurally awesome (my opinion of course)... mostly guitar centric but quite a few synth. Maybe 20% in the funk rap disco zone. Most 70s and 80s AOR. Some from 90s and more recent but few. Vast majority are my fave bands but I would say cuts that don't come up if you ask the general public to rattle of those artists well known ones. They all hit me at many levels and have what I would term a sublime quality. And here's the concept that just dawned on me... they all seem to have abbreviated or minimal bridge sections.
When I'm at the table my mind makes many many many calculations decisions and determinations. I'm a slow deliberate player. And my buds are at iPhone max. The music really gets the juice flowing in my brain. I work a coke/Pepsi and when permissible puff butts. All components that get me in the zone. I'm loathe to hit the supermarket with the family but dig going solo and playing the same list. On shuffle. I like the response of the Apple earbuds a lot. I've ruined a few sets leaving them in my pockets before the laundry cycle.
One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite bands, Garbage... What do you guys do in the dressing room before hitting the stage? (Very soft spoken) we listen to Radiohead. Very. Very. Loud. (I'm not fond of Radiohead per se but it affirmed that everyone who gets in the zone has a method and a preference. Whatever it takes to get to the next level of performance)
Zep, Crue, the Cars, the Cult, and Black Eyed Peas appear more than 4 times.
About to mow the lawn and collect leaves. With headphones on.
If I can still hear you say "push" or "you can have it back" then why is it disrespectful?
I say yes to the headphones. Have no problems with the, what so ever and I would never consider it disrespect if someone wanted to wear them, I mean really the players shouldn't be talking in a serious match anyway right? As a matter of facf, I know a few players that if they wore them it would be GREAT for me lol - would keep the, from talking to me 
! Truth is I'd love to try playing with them but never have because I knew the wires will be a distraction for me, but soon as I get a nice set of Bluetooth ones it's on!
! Truth is I'd love to try playing with them but never have because I knew the wires will be a distraction for me, but soon as I get a nice set of Bluetooth ones it's on!i wear earphones most of the time when im in tournaments. I do this so i dont have to listen to my opponent crying while im down on shots. Ear phones help to cut down on the amount of mediocrity that needs to be faded while playing (against certain opponents).
I listen to a lot of trip hop while shooting. It's normally soft beats instrumental or accompanied with some signing.
Also like Lana Del Rey a lot when playing. Kinda puts me in the zone.
And anything from Trent Reznor or Maynard James Keenan is great too. Some people find NIN and Tool a bit harsh, but a lot of their more recent stuff is very melodic and even mellow. Real good nod your head music. Great when shooting.
Just created a pretty good Jonathon Davis playlist for nostalgia purposes.
App4, I Definitely agree - Sublime is totally freaking AWESOME!!! As to the ear buds , never used the Apple ones but I can 100%assure you if you don't mind spending a few bucks and the wires are not an issue for you, Bose ear buds are the absolute NUTS, with unmatched sound quality IMHO Tip, and yes you can thank me later - don't go to the Bose store and try them out and fall in love, then think you're gonna be smart and order them from EBAY to save $40 bucks on them. Fair chance you will get the Chinc counterfeit knock off crap and will be EXTREMELY pissed off! Ask me how I know lol! If you try out and decide you like and want, don't be cheap - just break out the wallet while at the Bose store and KNOW youre getting the REAL DEAL BUD(S) and be done with it A ND ENJOY!. Our music section may differ a little bit as I like some of the slightly harder stuff to get and stay pumped up - think Thunderstruck, Paradise City and things along those lines. All good though as our PSR's ( pre shooting routines ) seem to be in total compliance and alignment. For instance, a little coke and puffing a little something is always guaranteed to get your mind right.Also getting some Butt , maybe half hour to hour before gametime is also guaranteed to relax you and get rid of any pre game jitters that you may have, but it's good and recommendEd either way!.Highly recommended by 4 out of 5 top pros. Funny too, I am exactly the same way with the supermarket. Going there with old lady and kids, loathe honestly is not a strong enough word for me - just freaking shoot me and put me out of my misery lol. Going by myself? Best thing EVER! ( Well almost lol ).
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