How do YOU stay calm when,.....

[Dunnn51]

yep see post #8

Your post makes me think of what happened to Mike D in the last match of the Mosconi cup.Pressure maybe one of the biggest monsters to overcome.Felt bad for MD, if he where given a few more chances he probably still wouldnt of got there.You could see it comeing like a bad storm.Dont change anything on how you think and play let it all hang out ,besides thats what got you there. One more thing maybe order a couple of beers.:grin:

8pack ,
I just think you just read my initial post. I made note of MD's match in post #8



Time Out ! :smilewinkgrin: "I gotta go take a lonnnnng leak. Ohh, .........and order me a few beers too will ya?? Just set 'em down in the pit next to my chair ! :grin-square:

 

[Dunnn51]

Lol

Staying calm can be difficult.
One time, long ago, I got in to it at the pool hall with this fellow who was a foot taller than me, and a hundred pounds heavier. We were toe to toe. Him looking down, me looking up. My hands were shaking like a dog shitting peach seeds.He looked at my hands and said, "What, are you scared?"
I said, "No. Why?"
He said, "Your hands are shaking."
I said, "That's not fear, it's controlled rage."
He promptly cleaned my clock, and that was that. :smile:

Tramp, I'm 51 and I never heard that (until now) :lmao::lmao:

 

[Ty Arnold]

Dunnn51 just to let you know Mike Dechaine was not in his first mosconi cup. He also played for us last year. I do agree he seemed nervous, its gotta be tough over there playing in that environment for almost any human.

 

[Dunnn51]

Thanks

Dunnn51 just to let you know Mike Dechaine was not in his first mosconi cup. He also played for us last year. I do agree he seemed nervous, its gotta be tough over there playing in that environment for almost any human.

TY for clarifying: I wasn't sure.

I'll GLADLY surrender my know-it-all badge as I'll never claim to be one. :smile:

 

[Ratta]

Your post makes me think of what happened to Mike D in the last match of the Mosconi cup.Pressure maybe one of the biggest monsters to overcome.Felt bad for MD, if he where given a few more chances he probably still wouldnt of got there.You could see it comeing like a bad storm.Dont change anything on how you think and play let it all hang out ,besides thats what got you there. One more thing maybe order a couple of beers.:grin:

Very right- and it s easy *to bash* someone. But being in such a situation is the worst case. To get out of it is so hard once you re in this mental pitfall.....- I m very sure MD learnt a bit from this Mosconi Cup (nicley meant).

 

[Dunnn51]

Here's my view

I think Stress in that kind of an environment is a given. Pick any sport you like, it's all the same. Stress is there: You need to learn to deal with it.

Take American football for example. A lot of times there is the seasoned favorite going to the super-bowl. The "other" team is the cinderella up-start that has been playing superbly. (Since its football, I refrained from saying "lights-out".) There is always talk and odds for the game. Usually just on "superbowl experience," the seasoned team is favored by like 3-2. All the players talk about the buutterflies in their stomachs prior to game time.

My view is simple: "EAT Stress,.... or it will EAT you." What do I mean by "eat?" Simple; find a way to deal with it that works for you ! Some practice & practice more still. Some don't practice at all thinking the break gives them an edge. Some excercise, some eat a good meal prior, ..... some don't eat at all. Some claim a good nights rest is all they need.

At any rate: you have to acknowledge it is there, and learn how to cope with it.

 

[ChrisBanks]

Does the Mosconi Cup allow players to drink alcohol during their match?

I saw players drinking between/after their match for sure.

 

[Dunnn51]

Alcohol in the pit during a match ?

Dunno, does anyone know?
Seen Melling drinking water in the pit between games in the Melling/Shuff match day 4. Seemed like a crutch for him.......or he was just really nervous and got cotton-mouth.

Everyone else was drinking apparently !

 

[naji]

The day has finally arrived,..... it's that time. You & your team have made it to playoffs. You practiced through-out the season, had some ups, and a few downs and your effort has you here.

The players are all talking, the energy in the place is high. It's easy to get "caught-up" in the excitement. You find a few team-mates at a practice table, and start warming up. You find stroke, your aim is good; in short you are ready to go. YOUR NAME GETS CALLED:

Suddeny, you realize just how important today really is. Your team-mates wish you well& good luck. YOU ENTER "THE PIT" now it all feels different. You aren't playing for yourself or for money, but for the season,..... for everyone else,what they want ......and lastly it seems for yourself.

How do YOU stay cool while playing,/// IN THE PIT \\\ ??

If your game lake some constancy you will always be afraid of the moment; learn all secrets and knowledge of pool have to master all 4000 shots possibilities; then you are ready to fight with big heart.

 

[ChrisBanks]

Dunno, does anyone know?
Seen Melling drinking water in the pit between games in the Melling/Shuff match day 4. Seemed like a crutch for him.......or he was just really nervous and got cotton-mouth.

Everyone else was drinking apparently !

I know tennis players drink some specially mixed energy drink. And I know Ralf often has some type of energy drink. I don't know if it's a commercial product or if it is specialized for him.

Tennis players will often eat a banana in between sets, sometimes 2-3 bananas in a 5 hour match.

At least in the Mosconi Cup, in which matches generally don't exceed 1 hour, there might not be any need for this.

 

[Dunnn51]

So should pool PRO's twirl their cues on the tip of their shoes or spin their cues to relieve some stress between games ?

Hey, McEnroe started that fingerin' the tennis raquet after a point thing in tennis in the eighties.

 

[lfigueroa]

The day has finally arrived,..... it's that time. You & your team have made it to playoffs. You practiced through-out the season, had some ups, and a few downs and your effort has you here.

The players are all talking, the energy in the place is high. It's easy to get "caught-up" in the excitement. You find a few team-mates at a practice table, and start warming up. You find stroke, your aim is good; in short you are ready to go. YOUR NAME GETS CALLED:

Suddeny, you realize just how important today really is. Your team-mates wish you well& good luck. YOU ENTER "THE PIT" now it all feels different. You aren't playing for yourself or for money, but for the season,..... for everyone else,what they want ......and lastly it seems for yourself.

How do YOU stay cool while playing,/// IN THE PIT \\\ ??

IME, there are three elements to being calm in the arena.

First off is simply putting yourself in the same situation as often as you can. Match up, gamble if you do, play leagues, and tournaments. After time, you will grow to be quite comfortable.

Second, and I know this is a cliche, but the time to prepare yourself is on the practice table. Practice and develop a solid PSR and then stick to it during the match. And here's one thing I don't think enough players do: practice the tough shots and not just the easy ones and your favorite drills. One thing I learned early on after my first few big tournaments is that the other guy is most likely not going to leave you straight in to get rolling. Chances are you're going to come to the table and you're going to be facing a long, and ugly, and off-angle shot. So work on those along with the other stuff.

Lastly, when you step into the ring, take your mind off the negative things that could happen. I know this is easier said than done but try instead to "be in the moment." Look around at the rail, observe your opponent, and savor being in the spotlight. You're livin' the dream, baby.

Lou Figueroa

 

[Dunnn51]

IME, there are three elements to being calm in the arena.

First off is simply putting yourself in the same situation as often as you can. Match up, gamble if you do, play leagues, and tournaments. After time, you will grow to quite comfortable.

Second, and I know this is a cliche, but the time to prepare yourself is on the practice table. Practice and develop a solid PSR and then stick to it during the match. And here's one thing I don't think enough payers do: practice the tough shots and not just the easy ones and your favorite drills. One thing I learned early on after my first few big tournaments is that the other guy is most likely not going to leave you straight in to get rolling. Chances are you're going to come to the table and you're going to be facing a long, and ugly, and off-angle shot. Can't agree more with this statement. If your opp is any good, you're gonna neeed to pull some kind of circus move just to get on the table.So work on those along with the other stuff.

Lastly, when you step into the ring, take your mind off the negative things that could happen. I know this is easier said than done but try instead to "be in the moment." Look around at the rail, observe your opponent, and savor being in the spotlight. You're livin' the dream, baby.I like to "zone in" on my opp and more importantly, the table.
Lou Figueroa

Great Advice !! :thumbup: