Pre-Tourney Jitters

[JoeyA]

Take a beta blocker. It'll be impossible to get nervous after one of those.

I learned that info years ago from giving large speeches. Go to your Dr. and tell him/her you give speeches for work and ask for Propananol.

1 Hour before you gamble or play in a tournament - nerves will be a thing of the past.

- Forget preshot routine
- Forget positive thoughts
- Forget a beer

Lock it up. That way, if you dog it--- it's because you played bad, not because you're nervous.

What I'm saying here isn't illegal or immoral. People use beta blockers all the time - mostly older people w/ bad hearts or professionals who give extemporaneous speeches in front of larger audiences (politicians, etc.).

I believe Nick Price won a British Open taking these.

Nothing like walking on the first tee with 10k people staring at you, and you couldn't get nervous if you wanted to.

Your welcome pool-world for the life changing knowledge.


Dave

Dave, do you mean propranolol?

Don't you have to take that stuff regularly not just on an as needed basis? And would it not affect your energy level?
Thanks,

JoeyA

 

[chilli66]

I seem to remember beta blockers being banned from pro snooker several years ago. I think that's why Bill Werbuinik (sp?) had to quit the game. I'm sure you could still take them in pool tournaments though.

 

[SpiderWebComm]

Dave, do you mean propranolol?

Don't you have to take that stuff regularly not just on an as needed basis? And would it not affect your energy level?
Thanks,

JoeyA

Yes, you're correct. Sorry for the wrong spelling.

I first used one when I had to give a speech in front of 1k people (think you're nervous before a tourney? Try that!). You can use them on an as-needed basis, and it doesn't affect my energy level.

 

[a9ballbr8k]

WOW, thats a thought. I appreciate the insight. I am more of the person who would like to do it naturally though. The only other time I get comparably nervouse to a tourney is when I have to do a presentation. I have had a couple recently for college and I get the same feeling. You know what they say "imagine everyone in their undies". Well this doesnt apply to pool balls or a table, so other means are neccessary. I love the suggestions guys. Keep em coming!!!