Important Things To Remember When Playing Pool.

Right Joey, smoothly accelerate. The smooth part comes natural for me once I remember to slowly accelerate.
Same here BHR. I actually have that mental checklist in the memo pad feature on my phone. If I'm not shooting well I open it up and read it. I've only been back to playing for four months so I'm still too stupid to remember to do all the important things without reminders from time to time.
 
Visualize the OB going in to the pocket. Simple, but important and effective.

If you are unsure of the path of the CB after it hits the OB, or if you are in any way worried about getting to your next shot, you are going to miss this shot. Stop and reconsider what you are doing. Your hesitation will ruin your current shot.

Which leads to my last suggestion. Always remember that defense is an option, even if you have open shots left on the table. A ball in hand does wonders with that one you can't figure out how to get to.
 
One thing I find useful was by Jimmy Reid in one of his DVDs.
Normally, as we walk up to our shot we sometimes are very close to the table. Jimmy said stand back a bit further and study the shot.

Try it sometime. As you have your shot on the table, take a step or two further back than you'd normally stand and study the shot. Then walk up to the shot, laying your cue down over the shot as you move up. Having that extra distance can put a new or maybe clearer perspective on the shot.
 
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JolietJames said:
Right Joey, smoothly accelerate. The smooth part comes natural for me once I remember to slowly accelerate.
Same here BHR. I actually have that mental checklist in the memo pad feature on my phone. If I'm not shooting well I open it up and read it. I've only been back to playing for four months so I'm still too stupid to remember to do all the important things without reminders from time to time.
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An electronic cheat-:sheet. WTH? :D

JoeyA (making one up from this list)
 
elvicash said:
Notice the line of the next object ball, play for a side

When you shoot stay down after the shot, Keeping the tip on the table will help you stay down

After impact follow the object ball with your eyes not the cue ball, good players watch the object ball enter the pocket.

Keep the tip on the table after the shot, check the tip postion was it online or is it to the right or left.

When you waggle pull back with the tricep forward with the bicep

Pause to check your aim

Play to the cente of the table, if you are stuck for what to do consider landing their first and then work your way out

If you hit a rail and cross the exact center of the table you will never scratch
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These are all great things to remember, thanks!


David Harcrow
 
When I need to re-focus , I concentrate on my breathing . This is something I say to myself when I go back to basics, " with straight alignment and level cue , I will stay down and follow through"
 
Never miss an easy shot again, because there are no easy shots. Treat the 2' straight in shot with the same focus and respect as you would trying to bank a ball multiple rails (or insert any other shot you might perceive as being difficult).

Other one I like is, if you're down on a shot and something just doesn't feel right or you're still trying to decide what to do, stand up and restart your preshot routine. When you're down on the shot, the time for thinking should be over.
 
daphish1 said:
Never miss an easy shot again, because there are no easy shots. Treat the 2' straight in shot with the same focus and respect as you would trying to bank a ball multiple rails (or insert any other shot you might perceive as being difficult).

Other one I like is, if you're down on a shot and something just doesn't feel right or you're still trying to decide what to do, stand up and restart your preshot routine. When you're down on the shot, the time for thinking should be over.
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The first one is one of my favorites!
 
Blue Hog ridr said:
One thing I find useful was by Jimmy Reid in one of his DVDs.
Normally, as we walk up to our shot we sometimes are very close to the table. Jimmy said stand back a bit further and study the shot.

Try it sometime. As you have your shot on the table, take a step or two further back than you'd normally stand and study the shot. Then walk up to the shot, laying your cue down over the shot as you move up. Having that extra distance can put a new or maybe clearer perspective on the shot.
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The standing back from the table and getting a LOOK really does help, I noticed that I can see the run pattern better as opposed to standing or hovering over the table, just back off alittle and it seems so clear.

One time I was playing Clint Freeman and I backed way off on this shot, Clint said what are you doing?, I said I'm getting that faraway look!...lol


David Harcrow
 
Good stuff Ingo! Remember there are actually 3 PSR's, not just one! Most people only relate to the shooting checklist, and forget about what gets them there! :D

Scott Lee
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Ratta said:
Many good advices already :)

-Keep it simple

-Think before shooting...then shoot without thinking!

-Enjoy your game

-keep watching your opponent to detect weakness etc (tournament)

- DON T forget to breathe (serioulsy)

- Believe !

- PSR PSR PSR PSR PSR ....

And if you miss: Just smile, get your chalkand sit down :)
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Scott Lee said:
Good stuff Ingo! Remember there are actually 3 PSR's, not just one! Most people only relate to the shooting checklist, and forget about what gets them there! :D

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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So...... are you just going to say that there are 3 PSR's but not detail what they are? :angry:

JoeyA
 
Seems to me that most of this stuff are important things to remember when practicing or drilling - not playing. :wink:
 
Always remember to tighten your shaft to its butt.

The other day I was shooting and found that every time I tried to draw the cue ball, I would miscue or jump the cue ball. I started loosing confidence in my shooting. It took me four or five of these shots before I realized my shaft wasn't tightened to its butt.
 
Cool!

sfvpool said:
Always remember to tighten your shaft to its butt.

The other day I was shooting and found that every time I tried to draw the cue ball, I would miscue or jump the cue ball. I started loosing confidence in my shooting. It took me four or five of these shots before I realized my shaft wasn't tightened to its butt.
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WOW, now that is a pool tip you don't hear every day. :thumbup:
 
catpool9 said:
The standing back from the table and getting a LOOK really does help, I noticed that I can see the run pattern better as opposed to standing or hovering over the table, just back off alittle and it seems so clear.

One time I was playing Clint Freeman and I backed way off on this shot, Clint said what are you doing?, I said I'm getting that faraway look!...lol


David Harcrow
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I second this tip do your thinking a distance away from the table. You do not see as much right up on the shot you get tunnel vision sometimes and not the good kind.
 
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JoeyA said:
WOW, now that is a pool tip you don't hear every day. :thumbup:
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Play the bump off the rail and don't get stuck on the rail. If unsure of position try to go to center of table, more options. Stop the run out when you see you can't get out, duck out with defense. Save ducks close to side pockets for breakouts or when you get out of line. Take a deep breath at big moments. Dress your tip. Learn to bank, it's the greatest lifesaving shot in your arsenal. Play people better than you are. Play one pocket. Dabble with snooker and golf but not too much or you will get out of stroke. Play one pocket. Have fun, it's a game!! In eight ball, find your out ball, the last ball before the eight and play to it. Play one pocket!!!
 
Mr. Wiggles said:
Play the bump off the rail and don't get stuck on the rail. If unsure of position try to go to center of table, more options.

Stop the run out when you see you can't get out, duck out with defense.

Save ducks close to side pockets for breakouts or when you get out of line.

Take a deep breath at big moments.

Dress your tip.

Learn to bank, it's the greatest lifesaving shot in your arsenal. Play people better than you are. Play one pocket. Dabble with snooker and golf but not too much or you will get out of stroke. Play one pocket. Have fun, it's a game!! In eight ball, find your out ball, the last ball before the eight and play to it. Play one pocket!!!
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Sweet.............

Lots of GREAT stuff in this thread.
 
Re-Hi,

forgot one important-if not the most important:
One of the biggest and most helpful advice i learnt was:

" SLOW DOWN YOUR BACKSWING !"
 
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