Name 5 things that make a great pool player great?

[Lock N Load]

Meaning, what are the 5 things that make a great pool player great! In your opinion. Style, form, stance, stroke, safeties, position play, and other things. Thanks for your input.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.

 

[Str8PoolPlayer]

1. Good to Excellent Physical Condition
2. Natural Ability
3. NO Vices
4. Focus
5. Positive Attitude

There are many more attributes to mention.

 

[champ2107]

1. Good to Excellent Physical Condition
2. Natural Ability
3. NO Vices
4. Focus
5. Positive Attitude

There are many more attributes to mention.

nice signature lol :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Lock N Load]

nice signature lol :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Champ,
What about your input! The signature is nice though.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.

 

[champ2107]

this is tough question lock, i think you should name the top 5 players from 1980 to present and then we can try our best to give our opinions as to what there individual strengths are and why they became great?

 

[vasilios]

He doesn't miss!!
He doesn't miss!!
He doesn't miss!!
He doesn't miss!!
He doesn't scratch!!


bill

 

[Lock N Load]

this is tough question lock, i think you should name the top 5 players from 1980 to present and then we can try our best to give our opinions as to what there individual strengths are and why they became great?

Hey Champ,
This is about what you think makes a great player great, years has nothing to do with it. This about you and what you think makes great players great only.
Many Regards,
lock N Load.

 

[champ2107]

dedication to the game
ability to always continue to improve
natural abilty
mental toughnes
abilty to adapt to different situations


hows that? :thumbup:

 

[Lock N Load]

dedication to the game
ability to always continue to improve
natural abilty
mental toughnes
abilty to adapt to different situations


hows that? :thumbup:

I knew you were alright, Champ.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.

 

[champ2107]

I knew you were alright, Champ.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.

lol :thumbup: lock, i just choose to go my own way on this board is all and i do that because i can, if this were real life it would be different

 

[DogsPlayingPool]

Technical ability (good aim, straight stroke, yada yada...)

Positive attitude

Creativity/Imagination

Focus

Heart

 

[Lock N Load]

Technical ability (good aim, straight stroke, yada yada...)

Positive attitude

Creativity/Imagination

Focus

Heart

Very good input. Thanks.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.

 

[LAlouie]

1...He pockets everything
2...
3...
4...
5...

Everything else falls into place because the player knows how to stroke the ball.

 

[seven_7days]

In regards to rotation...

-break
-shot making
-kicking
-cue ball control
-resilience

Add "consistency" and you're damn near unbeatable

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

I take it that the car is so fast that it will make you crap your pantalonis.

 

[Johnnyt]

Shotmaking, position, kicking, safties, mental. Johnnyt

 

[chevybob20]

Posses a high level of commitment-passion

Be surrounded by other like minded people with equal level of desire and determination. This can also be a good teacher or instructor.

Intestinal fortitude to practice long, hard and smart

Posses the ability to dream and posses the desire to make the dreams reality

Live a lifestyle that allows time to pursue the dream

 

[Antfarm]

Natural talent
Patience
Humility/Honesty with themselves
Desire
Focus/Killer Instinct


r,

Greg

 

[RunoutJJ]

Pocketing ability
Playing under pressure
Tight positional play
Strong safety, kicking and banking ability
Professionalism at all times (needs work for most... )

 

[GoldCrown]

confidence...owning the table