Do you think your game changes when you play somebody. I feel that when playing by myself I tend to slow down more often; however, when I play somebody I think about how was practicing and try to mimic it. By the fourth game are so I lose it and starting playing fast again. Why is it so hard to build a consistent routine? Thank You Walter N.
Practicing by yourself VS playing somebody
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You are either getting into a rythm or you are starting to play the player instead of the table. Noone can really answer your question other than you though.
I find that when im practicing alone i get bored more often than if im playing with someone, but other than that I dont think I play all that much different. Unless of course im playing with someone that cant kick well and then I try to get ball in hand whenever I need it
I find that when im practicing alone i get bored more often than if im playing with someone, but other than that I dont think I play all that much different. Unless of course im playing with someone that cant kick well and then I try to get ball in hand whenever I need it
Walter N. said:
its all in your head.........make yourself play the way you want.
VAP
V pool player I have the same problems with my game because when I play on my own I tend to slow down think about shots and the position I would like to be in for the next lowest numbered ball on the table, but when I play an opponent I speed up and all my practice goes out of the window and I start to play really stupid shots but hang in there it does get better just the other week I beat a mate 9-0 in a race to 9 so just give it time.
First off you need to figure out why it is you are playing faster. Are you worried about taking too much time at the table? Are you concerned about missing and just want to hurry up so your turn is over? Do you think that if you take too much time you will look like you dont know what your doing? May sound silly, but there is a reason you play faster and you need to figure out what it is so you can decide if its good or bad.
It may not be a bad thing, we all have our own personal tempo's and your tempo may actually be a little quicker than you are practicing. I think you need to be a little more clear on where you are fast though. Do you feel that your too fast in choosing your shot, or in exacuting it? All in all it comes down to having a commited pre shot routine. If it is truely a part of your game, you may speed up a little at times but when it comes to getting down and hitting the shot your routine should take over and maintain your proper tempo.
Woody
It may not be a bad thing, we all have our own personal tempo's and your tempo may actually be a little quicker than you are practicing. I think you need to be a little more clear on where you are fast though. Do you feel that your too fast in choosing your shot, or in exacuting it? All in all it comes down to having a commited pre shot routine. If it is truely a part of your game, you may speed up a little at times but when it comes to getting down and hitting the shot your routine should take over and maintain your proper tempo.
Woody
Yes Jim S I am aware that the scorpion is johnny archers nickname but if it bothers him I am sure he would post a response to express is annoyance at me using his nickname as a user name as he posts on this forum sometimes.
There should be a difference in your "practice" game and your "playing" game.
Practice should be accomplished consciously! Meaning, you should think about what you are doing and why you are doing it. Isolate what you're practicing, Concentrate on only that area, Exaggerate it, and of course Repeat it. We call this the I-C-E-R method.
Playing should be subconsciously! Meaning, let your muscles take over. Don't think too hard about what you're doing. Let your memory prove that your practice is working.
Don't make it happen--- Let it happen!
Zim
Practice should be accomplished consciously! Meaning, you should think about what you are doing and why you are doing it. Isolate what you're practicing, Concentrate on only that area, Exaggerate it, and of course Repeat it. We call this the I-C-E-R method.
Playing should be subconsciously! Meaning, let your muscles take over. Don't think too hard about what you're doing. Let your memory prove that your practice is working.
Don't make it happen--- Let it happen!
Zim
That is what you simulate... cut shots, bank shots, draw shots, stop shots, position play, defensive shots. What ever is hendering your game, focus on that for about 10 minutes, then switch to something else. You don't want to focus on one particular problem area for too long, you will get bored and complacent with it. Switch it up!whitewolf said:
Zim