interesante.
I do not peg the Thaig or English in that group...but wtf do I know? I only care about InI.
Should pool be fun or work?
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interesante.
I do not peg the Thaig or English in that group...but wtf do I know? I only care about InI.
Fun or work?
Fun and work are not mutually exclusive.
This is a key to becoming a player.
Fun and work are not mutually exclusive.
This is a key to becoming a player.
Fun or work differs with me depending on what I am doing, I use the word "enjoyment" instead of fun. When I force myself to go practice 4 nights a week, for 3-4 hours to work on fundamentals, I consider it work. I have to WORK to get to where I want to be, and the level at which I am comfortable. On the flipside, when I get in my zone, and pocketing everything I see, I get a good amount of enjoyment from it, as well as the people I meet. I can both love and hate this game at times, depending on how fast I learn and how well I feel I do, but the next day I always come back. So for me I guess a little of both is good in order to appreciate how far you have come.(I still have loooong way to go):thumbup:
working at the game brings "fun" (enjoyment) to me....i don't get to pactice evryday as in the past...now only 2-3 hours of practice a week and the rest is play....the other night comes to mind....playing an 8 ball match.and race to 4...he wins the lag and misses...i win the next 4 gamea without realizing it...when i sunk the 8 i was getting the balls out of the pocket and he comes over to me with his hand extended saying "great shooting"....i did't even reaalize i had won all those games...luckily another one of those times "in the zone"...now that brings nothing less than happiness, fun & enjoyment!
Pool should be both work and pleasure. SVB does all that work so he can shine like a star in real play. Yes, to me it looks like they ARE HAVING FUN. Maybe it took more work to get to this point, but to suggest they are not having fun is ludicrous. This is why players often retire too early - they cease to have fun anymore.
Same for baseball or any sport. Or even for musicians.
I've been playing the game for fifty six years now. I try desperately to have fun. And fun it is till I approach the table. Something clicks and I'm a different person. Not always happy with that person but I've tried so hard to change him. Just doesn't seem to work. Not going to give up trying.
Another poster on AZ e-mailed me wanting to understand what my "hit balls in anger" comment meant on another thread. As Chris mentioned in his original comment on this thread, look at the faces of the players, do you see anything but anger on their faces?
Lyn
Another poster on AZ e-mailed me wanting to understand what my "hit balls in anger" comment meant on another thread. As Chris mentioned in his original comment on this thread, look at the faces of the players, do you see anything but anger on their faces?
Lyn
It may be what makes you a good player. Changing it might ruin your game. I know a player who is two balls better when he's ticked off--and then there are some folks who couldn't hit the side of a barn with a cow when they're mad. Getting them there without getting shot is part of the fun....
Banks
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I've had people tell me that I look mad when I'm down on a shot or something. I guess that's just how I look when I'm shooting. It's hard to look like a complete goofball when you're trying to focus. I put in my 40 hours each week, so I take my fun seriously!
If you suck , it probably feels like work.
The better you get , the more fun it is.
The better you get , the more fun it is.
lol, roger that. Practice can be like work but playing competitively should almost always be fun if your a true pool player
It was Malarkey's. If you are ever passing through let me know.
Look at the faces of Dynamite, The Kaiser, The Hitman, The Pearl, The South Dakota Kid, The Fireball, The Scorpion, The Terminator, and you tell me if it looks like they are having fun to you.[/QUOTE]
I also use the word "enjoyment" for when I play pool. I do have "fun" playing golf on the snooker table, scotch doubles, money ball, any game where there is woofing and multiple players to interact with.
Are there any sports where the players look like their having a blast when competing?
I also use the word "enjoyment" for when I play pool. I do have "fun" playing golf on the snooker table, scotch doubles, money ball, any game where there is woofing and multiple players to interact with.
Are there any sports where the players look like their having a blast when competing?
You obviously love to play. That's one hell of a trip from Bremerton to Tacoma and back! 70 miles plus just to play a few games.
Lyn