I wasn't there for the conversation, so I don't have any gems to give out.
Reach out to Brandon in a PM. He's a great guy and would chat with you about his progress.
Improving as an Amateur
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I wasn't there for the conversation, so I don't have any gems to give out.
Reach out to Brandon in a PM. He's a great guy and would chat with you about his progress.
Matching Up, Practicing Daily, Instructor, Tournaments, Playing Better Players!!!
If you are trying to get good while working full-time, you have to be realistic about how good you can be.
If you are able to devote enough time to it while being able to maintain a job and/or family, then there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to get to a respectable level of play.
But keep priorities straight. A steady paycheck that keeps your lights on and the rain out is more important than a better pool game (BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY)
Now, I can't give you any advice on how to get better. But if you ever feel like taking your game down a peg or two, I'd be happy to share my extensive knowledge.
If you are able to devote enough time to it while being able to maintain a job and/or family, then there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to get to a respectable level of play.
But keep priorities straight. A steady paycheck that keeps your lights on and the rain out is more important than a better pool game (BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY)
Now, I can't give you any advice on how to get better. But if you ever feel like taking your game down a peg or two, I'd be happy to share my extensive knowledge.
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Besides all the other excellent tips you've gotten, believe it or not there are often well-seasoned players with a great deal of knowledge (and plenty of game left) to be found in some fraternal organizations in your area.
Generally they're fellows from a large city who for one reason or another decided to move to a smaller town or semi-rural region, but still love to play often and they now play quite well at your local (or very nearby) American Legion, Elks, Moose, VFW lodges, etc.
Don't overlook the possibility of joining one (or several) of these organizations -- ones you're eligible for -- strictly for the opportunity of frequent matches with players who love and are very skilled at our sport.
There were tons of former state champions to be found in fraternal lodges throughout the Northeast with well-maintained tables when I lived there -- a number who were 100-ball runners back in the day, and also still shoot excellent 9-ball, etc.
Arnaldo
Brandon is just a sublime player. Young guy with an old school attitude! Top shelf IMO.
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I dont think its just pros that play better when there is pressure. When money is on the line I think it focuses players. When im just playing I start thinking about things that have nothing to do with pool, but in a tourny or gambling I just focus on the table and my head is in the game not on whats for dinner or where the cute waitress is.
I think you might be underestimating your level and over estimating the level by most of us AZBers.
You play quite well for a working man.
My perspective is to experience as much as the pool world allows you to and as much as your finances, family and time allow you to. Each experience is a cherished journey down the road and don't let anyone tell you differently.
You play quite well for a working man.
My perspective is to experience as much as the pool world allows you to and as much as your finances, family and time allow you to. Each experience is a cherished journey down the road and don't let anyone tell you differently.