Is Unsolicited advice sharking?

TheGrandWazoo

TheGrandWazoo

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I am a regular at my hall. I know almost all the dudes now. I am sure they know my speed (468). Went to the room today and my usual combatants were not there, while I was banging balls, one of the old cats I had not played before ask for a game. Sure! 1P it is. He is a 14-1 specialist and is very good, so I did not have high hopes but let’s get it on!

Held my own the first game then $hit the bed the next 2 but lost all 3. After our games he wanted to start giving me advice. Now I feel I am playing really bad or my negative self talk is causing bad decisions. As well I always try to evaluate my play after each game and I know I am making bad decisions.

Then after that series another comes up and wants to play 9 ball. I suggest 1P he agrees. Now I know I should own this player. Especially in 1P but now I am in my head. He takes all 3 games but to be fair, he played some really nice short rail shots after my sell outs and I don’t want to take anything from his play. He did not shark me but another regular I like and know started giving me advice. It was killing me!

So I know I am a whiny bitch right now, guess I will take 2 weeks off then quit.

I don’t start many threads but what say ye? How would you deal? Tips, tricks?
 
Yeah, that is the best way to look at it. I tried to say stfu as politely as possible. Even though it was 30 years between balls and I have only been playing 1hole for about 2 years or so (read neophyte) I am committed to being a student of the game.

As frustrating as it is…
 
. I suggest 1P he agrees. Now I know I should own this player. Especially in 1P but now I am in my head. He takes all 3 games but to be fair, he played some really nice short rail shots after my sell outs and I don’t want to take anything from his play. He did not shark me but another regular I like and know started giving me advice. It was killing me!



just chummin' your mind to play again.....
 
if the first guy was trying to help you it was not sharking
the second guy
was just taking advantage of a seal that just got clobbered over the head

😂
 
TheGrandWazoo said:
I am a regular at my hall. I know almost all the dudes now. I am sure they know my speed (468). Went to the room today and my usual combatants were not there, while I was banging balls, one of the old cats I had not played before ask for a game. Sure! 1P it is. He is a 14-1 specialist and is very good, so I did not have high hopes but let’s get it on!

Held my own the first game then $hit the bed the next 2 but lost all 3. After our games he wanted to start giving me advice. Now I feel I am playing really bad or my negative self talk is causing bad decisions. As well I always try to evaluate my play after each game and I know I am making bad decisions.

Then after that series another comes up and wants to play 9 ball. I suggest 1P he agrees. Now I know I should own this player. Especially in 1P but now I am in my head. He takes all 3 games but to be fair, he played some really nice short rail shots after my sell outs and I don’t want to take anything from his play. He did not shark me but another regular I like and know started giving me advice. It was killing me!

So I know I am a whiny bitch right now, guess I will take 2 weeks off then quit.

I don’t start many threads but what say ye? How would you deal? Tips, tricks?
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Sometimes you're the hammer,
Sometimes you're the nail!
 
It doesn't sound to me like sharking. It sounds to me like you have some obvious flaws that can be easily corrected with some advice. Hence why everybody is trying to help. Hear them out with an open mind and put your ego to the side. At 468 speed you have a lot to learn still.

But at the same time, be wary of bad advice. Not all advice is good. So take it all in but also do your homework to make sure it checks out.
 
Your back giving you issues?

How come your tip makes that funny noise when you use english on the ball?

You feeling ok today? You look a little pale!

You look really tired!

Your tip or ferrule sounds loose!

Your back stroke seems a little jerky!

That stance has to bother your hips!
;)
 
True story, I was gambling with a strong player in one hole 20 years back. She was a stone cold killer with ice in her veins and knew every move in the book. She said to me "nice shot". I said to her "keep your fking nice shot to yourself". Yes, she was trying to shark me.
 
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