Thanks for all that you contribute. A little gift
- Thread starter One Pocket John
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Thanks for sharing, sounds like something I'd say. Lol
Here's what I've learned about practice over the years: If you have to remind someone to practice, then they don't have passion for the game. Without passion, a person can never reach their true potential.
Passion is what drives a person to practice to the extent that is needed to excel.
Passion is what drives a person to practice to the extent that is needed to excel.
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...add to that the importance of practicing the right things the right way. Just hitting balls randomly will only help a few people improve... and the amount they improve can be suspect, compared to real, disciplined practice.
Scott Lee
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Scott Lee
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In an interview with Lebron James after hitting the winning shot in a big game.
He was asked about the winning shot.
I am suppose to make that shot, I have practiced it everyday since I was a little boy and we still practice it everyday.
He was asked about the winning shot.
I am suppose to make that shot, I have practiced it everyday since I was a little boy and we still practice it everyday.
John you have given me a great idea. If they don't practice I will hit them with a roundhouse to the chin, then a spinning backfist to the jaw.
If that doesn't work I will break out the nunchuks and start at the knees and go upside the head. Do they dare Enter The Dragon of Billiards.
Thanks John
Sincerely: SS
very very well chosen words Fran. it took me a long time to understand exactly this point.
i cannot tell how often i tried to push some p/students to practice.......and wasted a lot of time and even more of my own energy!
great posting mylady ☺
have a smooth stroke
lg
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I think it's important to remind a student to practice, some people need a push.
Find their strengths and weakness and give them a program to work with accordingly.
Just going over their practice regiment is reminding them.
Finding and bringing out their natural is high on the list.
The practice routine you give them could make a major difference in their growth and the pace they progress.
Similar to an exercise program, today legs, tomorrow shoulders. Today reverse punch tomorrow full table draw.
I will call or text a player just to touch base, they appreciate it, a friendly voice can go a long way in the confidence department.
Many times they need some verbal assistance in a stroke we are working on; these are added reminders and a must in a student's growth.
It's not always come back in 30 days and let's see how much you practiced, I never do that, but I will see how much you practiced in 10 seconds.
When you are struggling,or make an error, simple reminders get you back on track mentally and physically. Reminders are a must until second nature kicks in, they are not used as often because you screw up less, but still used.
This is a simple reminder I find myself repeating on one particular stroke. (It's a brush stroke, Don't rush the stroke, pull the trigger when you are ready, deliver smooth)
A simple text with a reminder is something I do 20 times a week. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink it.
Sincerely: SS
Find their strengths and weakness and give them a program to work with accordingly.
Just going over their practice regiment is reminding them.
Finding and bringing out their natural is high on the list.
The practice routine you give them could make a major difference in their growth and the pace they progress.
Similar to an exercise program, today legs, tomorrow shoulders. Today reverse punch tomorrow full table draw.
I will call or text a player just to touch base, they appreciate it, a friendly voice can go a long way in the confidence department.
Many times they need some verbal assistance in a stroke we are working on; these are added reminders and a must in a student's growth.
It's not always come back in 30 days and let's see how much you practiced, I never do that, but I will see how much you practiced in 10 seconds.
When you are struggling,or make an error, simple reminders get you back on track mentally and physically. Reminders are a must until second nature kicks in, they are not used as often because you screw up less, but still used.
This is a simple reminder I find myself repeating on one particular stroke. (It's a brush stroke, Don't rush the stroke, pull the trigger when you are ready, deliver smooth)
A simple text with a reminder is something I do 20 times a week. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink it.
Sincerely: SS
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