Setting A High Run Goal
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I have played very little in the last month. Working on the road alot and it is hard to focus after standing on concrete wearing steel toes for 12 hrs. I played a couple of times in GA last week but no straight pool mostly 8 or 9 ball. Enough *****ing about circumstances. I have to focus on my goal as I am 5 weeks from my B-Day 6/24/08.
I got up up this morning and ran a 25. I have to get out of the 2 rack runs into the third rack. I will play more this PM.
I will also be attending the WBM event with Danny D this weekend. Hopefully that will be inspirational and information and downright 14.1 exhilirating.
I will run the 41.
I got up up this morning and ran a 25. I have to get out of the 2 rack runs into the third rack. I will play more this PM.
I will also be attending the WBM event with Danny D this weekend. Hopefully that will be inspirational and information and downright 14.1 exhilirating.
I will run the 41.
Have not broke out for 20 or more in 2 weeks. Have worked alot in the last 3 months and not played as much as I should have....
Getting close to my birthday (14 days). Got to get on it.
I need to play more but my stroke and game feel good I am paying alot more attention to fundamentals.
When it comes together it going to be good/solid so I will keep working.
BTW - I split with WBM the other day but neither of played super great.
I will run the 41 or more by my birthday 6/24/08.
Getting close to my birthday (14 days). Got to get on it.
I need to play more but my stroke and game feel good I am paying alot more attention to fundamentals.
When it comes together it going to be good/solid so I will keep working.
BTW - I split with WBM the other day but neither of played super great.
I will run the 41 or more by my birthday 6/24/08.
Starting to play a little better. Ran a 23 and a 28 (came a short on keyball stroke leaving a 85 deg break shot which I missed) last night along with some other so so sub 20's. Need to get on the stick have a week to get in my 41.
I will run my age, 41, by my birthday 6/24/2008
I will run my age, 41, by my birthday 6/24/2008
Less than a week to go, take some time off and play. I want to see you hit your goal.
Good luck man. You're so close to getting it.
Dennis and All - Thanks for the support. I am going to run these balls but time is getting short.
I would not say lots of 20's and 30's but some, quite a few under 28. I have a hard time getting into the third rack. I have had a dry spell since that lesson with Stan S in early June same as I had after my Scott Lee lesson. Too much going on in my head. I am executing better now. However, I am starting to fire on more cylinders. I have to get my head right when I play.
Tonight I played 20 plus efforts at a run starting with a break ball and going at it. I had 6 14's or higher but did not get to 20 on any of them. I was recording it and that did not help me I think. I missed the break ball on there about half the time. I had 3 runs in the 20's this week a 22,23 and 28. I will play a few hours tommorow hopefully 2x 3 hours each. Also SJM is in town at WBM's so I hope to get in a game with him.
I have to plan,execute and finish every shot. I have to be slow on my final backswing. I have to work on my stroke.
I will run 41 balls by my birthday 6/24/2008
I would not say lots of 20's and 30's but some, quite a few under 28. I have a hard time getting into the third rack. I have had a dry spell since that lesson with Stan S in early June same as I had after my Scott Lee lesson. Too much going on in my head. I am executing better now. However, I am starting to fire on more cylinders. I have to get my head right when I play.
Tonight I played 20 plus efforts at a run starting with a break ball and going at it. I had 6 14's or higher but did not get to 20 on any of them. I was recording it and that did not help me I think. I missed the break ball on there about half the time. I had 3 runs in the 20's this week a 22,23 and 28. I will play a few hours tommorow hopefully 2x 3 hours each. Also SJM is in town at WBM's so I hope to get in a game with him.
I have to plan,execute and finish every shot. I have to be slow on my final backswing. I have to work on my stroke.
I will run 41 balls by my birthday 6/24/2008
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Goal for age 41 was not reached. I am down just a little because I know I can run 3 racks of 14.1, I just need to run enough balls to make it happen. I really thought I would have had the 41, but it did not work out.
Last effort started around 10pm 6/23. I ran
13,3,11,4,8,18,10,18,9,18,7,10
I had problems getting it going on the second rack tonight, that has been a real problem for me. I get alot of 14's and 15s misisng the break ball or not getting a shot to get going in the 2nd rack.
Short term goal will be my age 42 before 6/24/2009. I will not post a hi run in the AZ billiards list until I make my 42 ball goal (I want to get on that list), I feel I will accomplish this goal pretty easily but some time in Aug/Sept. I am so swamped with other commitments right now, work and family etc. I have just not focused on this game with enough consistent focus to make it happen (all my fault no execuses). also, I need to get in a little better shape. I am going to start posting my weekly high run along with my current weight. I weighed 248 this AM, my weight goal is 199 lbs.
New primary goal will be 50 before the DCC. If I make this goal I will enter the Bob Jewett 14.1 event.
In review of the initial goal, I have had a few near misses, getting into the 3rd rack and putting together some low mid 30 runs including some 37's. I should have have focused on my goal rather than trying to play shape to get into the 4th rack but hindsight is pretty much 20/20.
My game has regressed in the last 3 weeks trying to fill in all of the knowledge I recieved from my last lesson. When it is working I am great but when I get in the left brain mode and out of the executin mode I dog it off.
My execution mode is much more repeatable when I am playing well. When I try to make it happen and do not let it happen, it is not so good. Information overload just kills my execution at times, other times I am getting positon and making balls much more precisely.
I am getting better at playing the game.
This next year, I want to play more games with others. Preferably with some ball runners so I can see some excellent play. I am going to challenge some better players, try to stay with the league and step up my game a notch or so.
since I plan on improving, if anybody wants to play some I will be posting where I am heading as I do travel alot. If you want to play some give me a PM.
This wk I will be in Ft. Wayne IN Tues thru Thurs Indy the rest of the week.
Last effort started around 10pm 6/23. I ran
13,3,11,4,8,18,10,18,9,18,7,10
I had problems getting it going on the second rack tonight, that has been a real problem for me. I get alot of 14's and 15s misisng the break ball or not getting a shot to get going in the 2nd rack.
Short term goal will be my age 42 before 6/24/2009. I will not post a hi run in the AZ billiards list until I make my 42 ball goal (I want to get on that list), I feel I will accomplish this goal pretty easily but some time in Aug/Sept. I am so swamped with other commitments right now, work and family etc. I have just not focused on this game with enough consistent focus to make it happen (all my fault no execuses). also, I need to get in a little better shape. I am going to start posting my weekly high run along with my current weight. I weighed 248 this AM, my weight goal is 199 lbs.
New primary goal will be 50 before the DCC. If I make this goal I will enter the Bob Jewett 14.1 event.
In review of the initial goal, I have had a few near misses, getting into the 3rd rack and putting together some low mid 30 runs including some 37's. I should have have focused on my goal rather than trying to play shape to get into the 4th rack but hindsight is pretty much 20/20.
My game has regressed in the last 3 weeks trying to fill in all of the knowledge I recieved from my last lesson. When it is working I am great but when I get in the left brain mode and out of the executin mode I dog it off.
My execution mode is much more repeatable when I am playing well. When I try to make it happen and do not let it happen, it is not so good. Information overload just kills my execution at times, other times I am getting positon and making balls much more precisely.
I am getting better at playing the game.
This next year, I want to play more games with others. Preferably with some ball runners so I can see some excellent play. I am going to challenge some better players, try to stay with the league and step up my game a notch or so.
since I plan on improving, if anybody wants to play some I will be posting where I am heading as I do travel alot. If you want to play some give me a PM.
This wk I will be in Ft. Wayne IN Tues thru Thurs Indy the rest of the week.
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elvicash said:
Don't be discouraged because you didn't hit the goal. It's not a failure, it's just an unaccomplished goal.
When you were here in Orlando back in December, remember how I tried to do the same thing for every rack - trying to remain consistent. I stayed within my comfort zone with break balls and key balls - and once I pocketed the break ball I examined the stack thoroughly - and identified secondary break shots. Once I got the balls open, it all came down to the patterns. I forget how many I ran that day, but I remember showing you that
a) staying in your comfort zone
and
b) dealing with trouble spots early
and
c) identifying the correct pattern to get on your set up ball, key ball, and break ball
would be the key to getting you from rack to rack to rack.
That won't change for you this year.
I have told you before, you have the ability and knowledge to run much more than 42 balls. You're knowledge is not keeping up with your execution skills. I would concentrate less on acquiring knowledge and focus more on applying what you already know.
Once you start applying that knowledge effectively, your execution will catch up with your knowledge. It's a balancing act.
Later today I will send you stuff to work on every day. Concentrate on executing the stuff I send to you, not on the numbers. Get back with me in a few weeks, or update us all on your progress through this thread - which IMO has been awesome to keep up with.
elvicash said:
EC,
If you were really serious about improving, you would quit that damn day job.....how do you expect to improve while working for a living???? Doesn't make sense to me.
Definitely try to get over to Betmore's Basement Wednesday...you DEFINITELY need to see some of sjm's theories on "power patterns" for end of the rack 14.1; though I believe he "borrowed" the concept from Jack Colavita, he has embraced it to great advantage; it was a real eye-opener for me.
bluepepper said:
BP,
No secrecy involved; I am a FIRM believer in disseminating all information as widely as possible (an area where the champions of yesteryear FAILED MISERABLY in jealously guarding their secrets, MUCH to the detriment of the game). Kudo's to masters like Danny D., Jeanette Lee, George Breedlove, Grady Mathews who are willing to teach you anything and everything they know.
The reason I don't post the "power pattern" philosophy is that it would take hours to convert to cuetable format and describe in words. In addition, I understand it and utilize it quite poorly in comparison to sjm - I might just as well try to teach you nuclear physics (the brain surgery thing I could teach you).
If you make it to Betmore's Basement I will be sure to explain what I know. A better bet would be to visit sjm in NYC (though my basement is nicer).
I'm with you on not keeping secrets. I didn't realize that a system could be as complex as you're describing. Sadly, I doubt I'll ever have a chance to get up there, or down there, to your basement.
Who is sjm by the way?
I will be at the World Straight Pool event in August if you plan on attending. You've got me insanely curious now. Am I flailing in vain without this info?
Who is sjm by the way?
I will be at the World Straight Pool event in August if you plan on attending. You've got me insanely curious now. Am I flailing in vain without this info?
Birthday was not all bad. I might not have made my goal but my wife realized that I had a hard time flying with my cue so she bought me a sweet bag. It was from LL Bean it is a LARGE rolling duffle, come monogrammed (mine says FONTAINE) and will hold my Its George 2x4 which is what I use when I travel. Now I can check one bag not two with all these new foolish airline baggage changes. This duffle is advertised as 34" so it would hold about any case if you put it in the duffle first at an angle. It is really nice to see my wife supporting my game, this is really great. Some times eshe is not as supportive especially when I have been on the road alot.
I played some at WBM's house the other day with SJM. I would love to be able to play some with him once a week for about a year. My game would jell in no time. Mr. SJM might be one of the most knowledgable table management players I have ever met. It was great that he wanted to give all of the knowledge to me. I took alot of it in but I have work ahead of me. SJM really loves the game. Also he is world class at slow rolling the balls.
Let me tell you he has a plan and a method. It is so obvious when he is pointing out the current state of the table. After seeing the key parts of the table, the process becomes very straightforward. Now I need to learn to analyze in a similiar manner, select the proper shot and then execute.
BTW Execution is starting to work again. I need to play more but I am covered up with work and trying to buy a new building for my company.
No great runs to report I ran a 19 last night so I have not put anything in my book since my birthday. I weigh 249 as of Monday AM.
I will run my age which is 42
I played some at WBM's house the other day with SJM. I would love to be able to play some with him once a week for about a year. My game would jell in no time. Mr. SJM might be one of the most knowledgable table management players I have ever met. It was great that he wanted to give all of the knowledge to me. I took alot of it in but I have work ahead of me. SJM really loves the game. Also he is world class at slow rolling the balls.
Let me tell you he has a plan and a method. It is so obvious when he is pointing out the current state of the table. After seeing the key parts of the table, the process becomes very straightforward. Now I need to learn to analyze in a similiar manner, select the proper shot and then execute.
BTW Execution is starting to work again. I need to play more but I am covered up with work and trying to buy a new building for my company.
No great runs to report I ran a 19 last night so I have not put anything in my book since my birthday. I weigh 249 as of Monday AM.
I will run my age which is 42
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