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bmccaslin

bmccaslin

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So I'm practicing as usual yesterday, doing my drills and my best to stay focused, and it's going pretty well.

Then of course I get the guy who decides to come up and ask if I want to play a cheap set. I tell him that I'm practicing and he says that playing cheap sets is a really good way to practice (who hasn't heard this before?), and I say that I'd rather run drills, but appreciate the offer, no thanks.

So he walks off mumbling under his breath and seems annoyed that I don't want to play. Most of the time when this happens, the people that ask are cool with it and move on - no sweat, but this guy was visibly annoyed and of course I let it get to me and it threw my whole practice off. Which really pissed me off. I guess it's my own fault for letting it get to me but I'm just wondering why people can't be cool with the fact that I would rather practice alone and run drills than play money sets with someone I've never seen before. Maybe he thought I was an easy mark, I don't know.

Is there anything that you guys tell to challengers that can kinda soften the blow of rejection, or is this just an inevitability that I have to deal with and not let get to me? I guess I'm just angry because I let a practice session that was going really well go south because of a distraction. Another mental note to make...
 
Good points, and I actually didn't have any cash yesterday; should've thought of that!

But yeah, getting distracted definitely bothered me and I think that is the bigger issue. Another drill to work on perhaps? :wink:
 
ya, just tell them you dont have any money. and if u do have money and u dont wanna play anyway, but cant handle lying to ppl, just tell them you want to practice. **** what they think or say, if they dont respect your practice time, they're not people who's opinions should matter to you anyway
 
the truth, politely

Some people are just looking for a practice partner and will offer to play some free sets if you turn down cheap sets saying you are broke. I prefer to start by thanking them for the offer then telling them I am working on something and don't care to play today. They can see that you are telling the truth about working on something and that is usually enough explanation for them to wander away.

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bmccaslin said:
So I'm practicing as usual yesterday, doing my drills and my best to stay focused, and it's going pretty well.

Then of course I get the guy who decides to come up and ask if I want to play a cheap set. I tell him that I'm practicing and he says that playing cheap sets is a really good way to practice (who hasn't heard this before?), and I say that I'd rather run drills, but appreciate the offer, no thanks.

So he walks off mumbling under his breath and seems annoyed that I don't want to play. Most of the time when this happens, the people that ask are cool with it and move on - no sweat, but this guy was visibly annoyed and of course I let it get to me and it threw my whole practice off. Which really pissed me off. I guess it's my own fault for letting it get to me but I'm just wondering why people can't be cool with the fact that I would rather practice alone and run drills than play money sets with someone I've never seen before. Maybe he thought I was an easy mark, I don't know.

Is there anything that you guys tell to challengers that can kinda soften the blow of rejection, or is this just an inevitability that I have to deal with and not let get to me? I guess I'm just angry because I let a practice session that was going really well go south because of a distraction. Another mental note to make...
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I use 1 of 2 techniques to run those types off.

1. Tell them you'd love to play them race to 9 sets for $1.

2. Have Crawfish stab em.
 
bmccaslin said:
But yeah, getting distracted definitely bothered me and I think that is the bigger issue. Another drill to work on perhaps? :wink:
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Yep. Sounds like you analyzed the situation, found a mistake you've made and are ready to adapt your response in the future. :grin-devilish:
 
I tell 'em I don't want to play in the same way they asked me. If they were polite, they get it back. If they weren't, same thing. I especially despise the guys who won't take no for an answer.
 
Tell him that you are only betting on doing drills but if he wants to bet $ 5 on each and see who performs best, he's got action
 
You could do what I do... Look at the other guy's game, see the glaring weak points in his game, and then practice until you can spot him the 7, then ASK for the 7.

:-)

Russ
 
Tell him you haven't been playing very good and ask for the nuts. He will either leave you alone or you should make a little cash.
 
Practice

1) Telling them you are almost broke works EVERY time. After all, he is after your money (it is always about the money, always), and if you have none, then he is wasting his time with you.

2) Tell him, no thanks, I am just practicing alone, and I will let you know when I am ready for some competition.

3) Tell him you have to go shortly, and don't want to get tied up.

4) Tell him you just lost a bundle, and you aren't ready to get back up on the horse again yet.

5) Tell him your girl (or your Mom, depending on how old you are) is expecting you home shortly.

6) Tell him you have a Dentist appointment.
 
Like Russ and Alstl said, say yes, but ask for the Nuts, like the break and the 7, or the 7 and 8...

Thats my new moto, anytime someone asks me to gamble, I ask for the world.. It's my money and I will do as i please with it......
 
Why does everyone feel like making up excuses? Just say "no thanks". If he persists, just say "F*ck off!".
 
Snapshot9 said:
6) Tell him you have a Dentist appointment.
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Ha! That's a good one; I'd like to use that just to see the look on their face. :grin:

I also like Roy's idea about wagering on drills, that might be an excellent way to practice, just don't thing I'd get many takers...

Thanks for the replies, guys.
 
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