Here I sit at my desk reading random Blogs posted by existing members. Being new to the forum, I just don't know what to do or say.
My selfish reasons for joining the forum revolve around my search for the elusive "Target Pool" game, developed by Kim Davenport, but discontinued production around 1992. To this, I greatly appreciate you keeping 2 prestine games in your possession Bushwacker.
After reading several blogs, I noted that Blogging is used for several purposes (not having ever posted a Blog before). Venting is one reason, players sharing their latest endevours is another. I on the other hand, have decided to elicit some advise from the wealth of knowledge available on line here from our experienced fellow players.
You see, I feel like I have a mental block. I have recently taken up the majestic game of pool again after an absence of several years. I do not proclaim a returning pro, but rather someone who feels like they have some-what of a talent that has been squandered.
I have started playing league play in my home town, starting with 9-ball and most recently a sanctioned VNEA 8-ball league. The advise and skill acquistion from my fellow players has been amazing and I have seen vast improvements in my game over the past year with respect to shot selection and most importantly position play.
My mental block, comes at finishing a match. My current league is 9-ball and during my first league match my opponent made a very eye-opening comment when speaking with one of his new team mates"...he always leaves you a shot on the 9..."
After playing several matches, it became obvious to me that he was right! I can run the entire table making tough shots along the way and playing great position, but something as simple as a straight in 9-ball becomes difficult. I think I rattled 3 nines over the course of the night, leaving them hanging over pockets.
I stepped back after missing one in particular to lose the match and thought about several things...did I feel nervous?...was I uncomfortable in my stance?...did I try to do something fancy or unnecessary?
My answer to myself was no to each one.
My question to anyone who managed to read this entire Blog before falling asleep is...
How do prepare for that final shot and get past the issues that I have had in the past?
Thanks for humouring me...J
My selfish reasons for joining the forum revolve around my search for the elusive "Target Pool" game, developed by Kim Davenport, but discontinued production around 1992. To this, I greatly appreciate you keeping 2 prestine games in your possession Bushwacker.
After reading several blogs, I noted that Blogging is used for several purposes (not having ever posted a Blog before). Venting is one reason, players sharing their latest endevours is another. I on the other hand, have decided to elicit some advise from the wealth of knowledge available on line here from our experienced fellow players.
You see, I feel like I have a mental block. I have recently taken up the majestic game of pool again after an absence of several years. I do not proclaim a returning pro, but rather someone who feels like they have some-what of a talent that has been squandered.
I have started playing league play in my home town, starting with 9-ball and most recently a sanctioned VNEA 8-ball league. The advise and skill acquistion from my fellow players has been amazing and I have seen vast improvements in my game over the past year with respect to shot selection and most importantly position play.
My mental block, comes at finishing a match. My current league is 9-ball and during my first league match my opponent made a very eye-opening comment when speaking with one of his new team mates"...he always leaves you a shot on the 9..."
After playing several matches, it became obvious to me that he was right! I can run the entire table making tough shots along the way and playing great position, but something as simple as a straight in 9-ball becomes difficult. I think I rattled 3 nines over the course of the night, leaving them hanging over pockets.
I stepped back after missing one in particular to lose the match and thought about several things...did I feel nervous?...was I uncomfortable in my stance?...did I try to do something fancy or unnecessary?
My answer to myself was no to each one.
My question to anyone who managed to read this entire Blog before falling asleep is...
How do prepare for that final shot and get past the issues that I have had in the past?
Thanks for humouring me...J