Thoughts on the best way to remove tension when shooting in league/tournaments?

Pocket Change said:
Since it seems we've already gone down the path, a very well known and commonly used 'aid' for musicians, singers, actors, etc. is a simple small dose Beta Blocker, a group of blood pressure medicines. They are not a controlled substance and very easy to get for us more seasoned players! They keep your heart from racing and all the other physical issues that go with that without fogging your brain.
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Being a heart patient, I have tried beta blockers about 30 years ago for a particular heart condition, I couldn't stand them because they would make me quite sour in disposition, but they do have the ability to take the edge off of one's nerves. They are a prescription medicine so you would have to get that from your primary care doctor. I know most people have difficulty with nerves, and I noticed what others do to help with the situation. Some smoke a little bit of weed, some a small dose of anti-anxiety medicine (Xanax or clonazepam), earphones/music. What can help is the knowledge that everybody has to deal with anxiety to a certain degree. A difficult thing for a human to do is putting your skillset on display in front of many others to scrutinize, it's sort of like public speaking.
 
Age old question that players at every level including professionals in every sport ask themselves… how to deal with pressure? You are not alone. A topic that merits a book.
 
T411 said:
Age old question that players at every level including professionals in every sport ask themselves… how to deal with pressure? You are not alone. A topic that merits a book.
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They talk about the iceberg profile but seriously, pool shouldn't be a hardcore clandestine op. Don't get involved over the line, over your head. The rest is just piddling sht better ignored.

Zeroing in on perceptible muscle tension; light workouts/jog/yoga - learn your body.
 
I tried to learn to accept tensions first then gently seat them. Kinda like herding cats.
Mental calm is the beginning. Knowing how the tight muscles response effects the accuracy of the strike leads me to a shorter bridge and shorter punch stroke. The punch stroke of uh????comes to mind.....had to go to Wikipedia to remember Allan Hopkins. Oh gee Ray Martin made the list as well.
 
Poolmanis said:
Yeah. Melodic Death Metal is My goto. ;)
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Like who?
Beyond Creation, Obscura, gifted musicians melodic?
I tend to listen to angry metal in drop C like Dawn of Demise and the like. Archspire to get amped up.
I'm always looking to add to my playlists so please share.
 
Pocket Change said:
Since it seems we've already gone down the path, a very well known and commonly used 'aid' for musicians, singers, actors, etc. is a simple small dose Beta Blocker, a group of blood pressure medicines. They are not a controlled substance and very easy to get for us more seasoned players! They keep your heart from racing and all the other physical issues that go with that without fogging your brain.
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That's no fun. 😂
 
Pocket Change said:
Since it seems we've already gone down the path, a very well known and commonly used 'aid' for musicians, singers, actors, etc. is a simple small dose Beta Blocker, a group of blood pressure medicines. They are not a controlled substance and very easy to get for us more seasoned players! They keep your heart from racing and all the other physical issues that go with that without fogging your brain.
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Bunch of euro snooker players got nailed for using those yrs back. Bunch of ultra-chill zombies who just played a TAD to well for the liking of those in charge. I took em once for some heart/anxiety issues. They work, too well imo. No way i could compete behind them.
 
garczar said:
Bunch of euro snooker players got nailed for using those yrs back. Bunch of ultra-chill zombies who just played a TAD to well for the liking of those in charge. I took em once for some heart/anxiety issues. They work, too well imo. No way i could compete behind them.
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Interesting story back then involving Bill Werbeniuk taking beta blockers for his shakes from drinking. He was the King of Beers and would down a bunch of pints before,during and after playing. His avg intake was at least 45 pints/day
 
George the Greek said:
Interesting story back then involving Bill Werbeniuk taking beta blockers for his shakes from drinking. He was the King of Beers and would down a bunch of pints before,during and after playing. His avg intake was at least 45 pints/day
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45 pints is damn near 70 bottles of beer. As a one off hero day, maybe. As an average?... guy wouldnt live long enough for anyone to learn his name.
 
garczar said:
Bunch of euro snooker players got nailed for using those yrs back. Bunch of ultra-chill zombies who just played a TAD to well for the liking of those in charge. I took em once for some heart/anxiety issues. They work, too well imo. No way i could compete behind them.
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You're absolutely correct sir. I'm on them since a Widowmaker came calling and I can slide into the zone (hate that word) with ease on these meds. They do all the work for you. All you gotta do is show up!!😂
 
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