Practice Plan Ideas
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I think some schools of thought would say to practice less but with more quality to your practice. But I like you like to practice for longer periods, as long as you can stay focused and are getting something out of it I think it can be okay.
In order to accomplish that, I try to mix it up. I have a large book of drills, and I'll vary it up and focus on some for a while then move onto others. Mix it up between shotmaking drills, patterns drills, focus drills, etc. I also jot down (or remember) any specific shot angles or position routes I've been feeling uncomfortable with, or missing more often than I should, and I work on those during practice as well.
I also spend a fair amount of time on I guess what would be called "practice playing". For 9/10 ball, depending on skill level throwing 4 - 6 balls out on the table and trying to run them perfectly (no hard shots, banks, etc.). If you get out of line, go back a shot and figure out what you did wrong. Do it 20 times, see how many out of 20 you are successful - again, remember it has to be clean. 15 or 16 out of 20 consistently and add another ball. It's harder than you think, 6 is pretty sporty, take good patterns, consistency, and focus. Also just playing the ghost to work on breaking and pure offense. And I might play a rack or two of just safeties, trying to hook myself and kick out of it over and over.
By then, I'm looking to play someone and kick their butt...
Scott
In order to accomplish that, I try to mix it up. I have a large book of drills, and I'll vary it up and focus on some for a while then move onto others. Mix it up between shotmaking drills, patterns drills, focus drills, etc. I also jot down (or remember) any specific shot angles or position routes I've been feeling uncomfortable with, or missing more often than I should, and I work on those during practice as well.
I also spend a fair amount of time on I guess what would be called "practice playing". For 9/10 ball, depending on skill level throwing 4 - 6 balls out on the table and trying to run them perfectly (no hard shots, banks, etc.). If you get out of line, go back a shot and figure out what you did wrong. Do it 20 times, see how many out of 20 you are successful - again, remember it has to be clean. 15 or 16 out of 20 consistently and add another ball. It's harder than you think, 6 is pretty sporty, take good patterns, consistency, and focus. Also just playing the ghost to work on breaking and pure offense. And I might play a rack or two of just safeties, trying to hook myself and kick out of it over and over.
By then, I'm looking to play someone and kick their butt...
Scott
Umm, I'm confused. Most players seem to have a single preshot routine for most of their shots and perhaps a few special things to do for special shots.
Could you explain further?
Oh he who spins a web.....:wink:
Sure, that's easy.
Most all humans come under the THINK-SEE-DO routines.
As Dr. Bob Fancher likes to say:
First, we must think about our situation. (this does very little for moving muscles) This is called the Analytical Routine.
Second, we must visualize the action before it happens. This is called the muscle reactor routine. This is the Visual Routine.
Third, we must act from our sub-conscious motor functions. These are habits that we have trained ourselves to perform. This is called the Do-It Routines.
Not all routines are equal and some games we play require more of one routine than the other aka 8-Ball vs 9-Ball.
But of course you knew all this and thanks for asking.
You are the best
randyg