Setting A High Run Goal
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Went to tourney, 2 and out lost the strok midway first match. Afterwards played straight for a while played little better. Power draw is starting to work I think it is a better setup and dropping the elbow. I will be in TX all this week go home Fri play in barbox tourney on Sat need to hit some balls everyday this week.
Just ran 10 racks on my home table and had consecutive runs of 16,13,15. Sure wish I could do that in a match sometime.
Dave Nelson
Dave Nelson
Getting closer I ran a 39 tonight. I got through the first two racks with no problem and about the time I thought I was going to get through the third rack I hung a ball in the left hand corner by the rack, I had a decent little triangle so I just have to keep making the balls.
I will be running my age (43) pretty soon and I will do it more than a few times once I get it going. Now I will change my AZ sig.
I will be running my age (43) pretty soon and I will do it more than a few times once I get it going. Now I will change my AZ sig.
If I may offer a couple thoughts,
I think you may be sharking yourself by focusing too much on a specific number. From what I've read you've gotten into the third rack a number of times so that means you have the capability to hit 43 and by extension probably the 50's as well. Next time you get towards the last 5-7 balls of the third rack I suggest getting a drink of water, clean your shaft, shape your tip, apply chalk and just clear your mind.
Thanks I would say you are probably right, about the time I thought hey this is going to be my 43 I hung a ball.
I should have said I see my 43 now I need to get it done. And then do all of the work to do it. Your idea about taking the break and bagging the last few balls is exactly right I hung that ball with 4 on the table.
All I can say is the Gold Crown is in the basement and I can get right back on that horse and fire a it again. So here I go right now, more pool. :grin::grin:
Oh yeah, I am breaking out the video this AM and hope to repeat and extend my run shortly.
Cool, Elvi. You are knocking at the door. Congrats on the 39.
Like the other guy and BJ had said, Slow down, look around, take your time.
Thanks I would say you are probably right, about the time I thought hey this is going to be my 43 I hung a ball.
I should have said I see my 43 now I need to get it done. And then do all of the work to do it. Your idea about taking the break and bagging the last few balls is exactly right I hung that ball with 4 on the table.
All I can say is the Gold Crown is in the basement and I can get right back on that horse and fire a it again. So here I go right now, more pool. :grin::grin:
Oh yeah, I am breaking out the video this AM and hope to repeat and extend my run shortly.
Good luck!
Mentally what I try to do between racks, is forget about the previous rack(s) and approach it as though it is an entirely seperate event. Easier to do in practice than it is in match play though. For whatever reason it's tough to perform when your counting the balls or points. In snooker I have a rough time making decent breaks if my opponent isn't keeping track for me. Too much clutter in the head when all you want to think about is the ball your shooting and where you want to be next.
EC............................
You've got to play some tougher competition!!!! :wink:
td
I have ran around 30 balls, my goal before the year is up is to get 40, I rarely play 14.1 at all but will practice twice a week until the year is up and try to get to 40. I can run 20's every time I practice so a 40 is realistic. :smile:
elvicash,
I was EXTREMELY distressed that you failed to post the results of our match this week. My pool mentors are quite insistent that I need to be playing serious matches, for money, against players better than me. Their theory is that every player needs some battle scars, that the tension of serious matches cannot be duplicated in practice, and that playing with pressure is different than playing in practice.
If you fail to gloat continuously after your victories, then the "punishment" for me losing our matches is minimal. If you rub it in at every opportunity it will certainly motivate me more to concentrate and play more intelligently....remember, it's all about me (see, I'm making progress on developing behavior similar to many serious players).
Anyway, for those who don't know, elvicash is definitely getting serious about his pool (not letting that day job interfere with his practicing) and his skills are significant; and really has a nice place to play. Great equipment, nice blackboard, great pictures/plaques, awesome pool library. One of these days I am going to actually win a match there.
I was EXTREMELY distressed that you failed to post the results of our match this week. My pool mentors are quite insistent that I need to be playing serious matches, for money, against players better than me. Their theory is that every player needs some battle scars, that the tension of serious matches cannot be duplicated in practice, and that playing with pressure is different than playing in practice.
If you fail to gloat continuously after your victories, then the "punishment" for me losing our matches is minimal. If you rub it in at every opportunity it will certainly motivate me more to concentrate and play more intelligently....remember, it's all about me (see, I'm making progress on developing behavior similar to many serious players).
Anyway, for those who don't know, elvicash is definitely getting serious about his pool (not letting that day job interfere with his practicing) and his skills are significant; and really has a nice place to play. Great equipment, nice blackboard, great pictures/plaques, awesome pool library. One of these days I am going to actually win a match there.
WB,
You will NEVER defeat EC!!! When pigs fly, maybe, or when the Earth stops rotating............ should I go on? :grin-devilish: He is just WAAAY
to good for you!
Is that incentive enough?
J/K :wink:
td
G-man,
Now THAT's more like it....I can see you are definitely a player. Hopefully elvicash will work on upgrading his trash talk....could you give him some lessons??????
I will have to work on my gloat some. First of all I want to announce i was honored to host the esteemed WillieBetmore himself. He want to play a morning match so we get together at the excellent pool hour of 8 AM. The table was clean, the balls polished. The house was quite until we cranked up the non stop blues thanks to Comcast. WBM announces he has to wager to put on the pressure, he posts actual cash money and I announce I would prefer to play more than one game so lets play short games to 50. I do get a little lucky and make a shot along the way. I ran I think a 28 in game one finishing the run after getting to fifty (21 at end of game I think or so). WBM fired another bullet and that game was hard fought but I prevailed. Score for the day 2-0 home team. We then played some Cowboy till WBM had to leave. I like that game and will be playing some more, really helps alot, just wish I knew how to plan posiiton playing that game. I might post the run I would need to trim it down but we did video this much anticipated match.
After that massive effort with WBM, I then went and worked a couple of days on the road, played some banger style 8 ball in a nice little bar in Garret. Good times, then we went to an Eagles lodge and watched some APA guys my buddy knew (I fell asleep watching :boring2::boring2
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Came home Friday eveing and my buddy Datum Cues (Burning Man roadie) shows up, We played banks, 9B, 8B (3 each) and 14.1 (to a 100) I played well in the 9B and banks he crushed me like a grape playing 8 ball and I got my final revenge in the 14.1. After loosing 3 straight 8 ball games we lag for the break in straight, I loose (note to self learn to lag) he runs 14 on first inning, he gets most of the second rack and then we start splitting racks, has has me by about 20 or more balls he as is about miud fifty and I fire a 33 at him. I get another 14 shortly after that but he fires a 14 right back at me. Datum is playing better but the home team prevailed.
So in closing Betmore you got action maybe this Wed if you have the time.
On the goal I am playing better and getting into that second rack with some confidence. I will try to post some results this week.
After that massive effort with WBM, I then went and worked a couple of days on the road, played some banger style 8 ball in a nice little bar in Garret. Good times, then we went to an Eagles lodge and watched some APA guys my buddy knew (I fell asleep watching :boring2::boring2
. Came home Friday eveing and my buddy Datum Cues (Burning Man roadie) shows up, We played banks, 9B, 8B (3 each) and 14.1 (to a 100) I played well in the 9B and banks he crushed me like a grape playing 8 ball and I got my final revenge in the 14.1. After loosing 3 straight 8 ball games we lag for the break in straight, I loose (note to self learn to lag) he runs 14 on first inning, he gets most of the second rack and then we start splitting racks, has has me by about 20 or more balls he as is about miud fifty and I fire a 33 at him. I get another 14 shortly after that but he fires a 14 right back at me. Datum is playing better but the home team prevailed.
So in closing Betmore you got action maybe this Wed if you have the time.
On the goal I am playing better and getting into that second rack with some confidence. I will try to post some results this week.
sounds like you are on your way keep stroking buddy