Things you do off the table that improve your game
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Hahaha nice.
Off table aids
When I programmed large computer systems, I found this to be a help for my Pool game regarding logic.
Meditation definitely helps. Having your 'mind' right and clear helps get you in a zone faster.
Eating healthy, and not drinking alcohol helps too (although some would disagree on this point ... lol)
Exercise is also a help to develop stamina for those marathon tournaments or gambling sessions.
When I programmed large computer systems, I found this to be a help for my Pool game regarding logic.
Meditation definitely helps. Having your 'mind' right and clear helps get you in a zone faster.
Eating healthy, and not drinking alcohol helps too (although some would disagree on this point ... lol)
Exercise is also a help to develop stamina for those marathon tournaments or gambling sessions.
I try and teach myself to relax, not stress about things. I've learned that all stress does is make it worse and make me feel worse. Being calm and relaxed and dealing with what you can when you can will almost always make things go smoother. You have to teach yourself to let things go...get over it. Not only does it help my pool game but it helps my life as well. The misses always says its a blessing that I am such a calm person because it helps to make everyone around me calmer, including her.
All of this translates to relaxing on the pool table and remembering that its a game, have fun. If I miss a shot, who cares! Get over it! You'll miss many more in the years to come. Just be happy that you'll have another chance to shoot again, it wasn't the end of the world! And when the match/game is over, I remember that it was just a game... I let it go and just try and be happy that I got to spend time doing what I love.
Good Ole' George said... "Don't pet the sweaty things and don't sweat the petty things." Pretty damn good advice.
R,
Greg
All of this translates to relaxing on the pool table and remembering that its a game, have fun. If I miss a shot, who cares! Get over it! You'll miss many more in the years to come. Just be happy that you'll have another chance to shoot again, it wasn't the end of the world! And when the match/game is over, I remember that it was just a game... I let it go and just try and be happy that I got to spend time doing what I love.
Good Ole' George said... "Don't pet the sweaty things and don't sweat the petty things." Pretty damn good advice.
R,
Greg
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One by one, call your main competitors' wives or girlfriends and tell them (anonymously, of course) that their man is messin' with hot girls at the pool hall. It will take some time but it's a lot easier than practicing in order to eliminate competition. :thumbup2:
Thinking is good, but pool isn't really strategy...it is practically 100% execution.
My analysis of de situation indicates overpowering an opponent by making all the balls trumps any thoughts on the matter said opponene may have.
But really, I suppose vision exercises/ training may be the most directly effective off-table pursuit. I doubt it would provide an immediate benefit, but improving/ maintaining eyesight has got to be good later.
But it can get tough to play a long time when you have to eat a meal every 4hrs and take a recovery nap too!
I read/have read books, pool magazines, watched video (YouTube-type stuff), watched instructional DVD's, went to pool school (randyg), been to professional tournaments, watch live-streaming, stay involved on league night/tournaments when two high-level players are going head-to-head, things of that nature.
OTOH, probably for all that I do to help my game away from the pool table, I counteract with things that are unproductive to my game. I do not exercise (I keep saying I am going to start walking, but never seem to get it done), I eat horribly (my favorite foods in life are not exactly what one would classify as "health foods" :embarrassed2
, and I have a varying sleep routine where I might get 5 hours one night and 8 or more on another. Some days I take an afternoon nap, sometimes not.
Besides my physical problems (bad shoulders, eyesight, etc.) coupled with a seemingly unfixable wobbly stroke, I figure I've about hit a skill plateau of which will see little-to-no improvement for the rest of my poolplaying days. I'm okay with this. I just play for the fun of it. I'm not about to give up the delicious foods that give me much enjoyment just to get 1/2 ball better. That is NOT a good trade-off IMO.
Maniac (something's gonna kill ya, might as well be good food!!!)
OTOH, probably for all that I do to help my game away from the pool table, I counteract with things that are unproductive to my game. I do not exercise (I keep saying I am going to start walking, but never seem to get it done), I eat horribly (my favorite foods in life are not exactly what one would classify as "health foods" :embarrassed2
, and I have a varying sleep routine where I might get 5 hours one night and 8 or more on another. Some days I take an afternoon nap, sometimes not.Besides my physical problems (bad shoulders, eyesight, etc.) coupled with a seemingly unfixable wobbly stroke, I figure I've about hit a skill plateau of which will see little-to-no improvement for the rest of my poolplaying days. I'm okay with this. I just play for the fun of it. I'm not about to give up the delicious foods that give me much enjoyment just to get 1/2 ball better. That is NOT a good trade-off IMO.
Maniac (something's gonna kill ya, might as well be good food!!!)
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