Total meltdown....
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Don't procrastinate....criticize.
When you miss a shot, don't complain about how you should have made the shot, and how you can make that shot 9 out of 10 times.
Constructively criticize what you did wrong in order to make the necessary corrections to prevent the error from happening again.
Or.....think to yourself....It could be worse...I could be at work right now in some foreign country, doing a job I hate and miserable because my boss is yelling at me for no good reason....while thinking....damn, I sure wish I was playing pool, right now.
When you miss a shot, don't complain about how you should have made the shot, and how you can make that shot 9 out of 10 times.
Constructively criticize what you did wrong in order to make the necessary corrections to prevent the error from happening again.
Or.....think to yourself....It could be worse...I could be at work right now in some foreign country, doing a job I hate and miserable because my boss is yelling at me for no good reason....while thinking....damn, I sure wish I was playing pool, right now.
take some time off.
It has worked for me. I've been there. Sometimes thinking of something else and coming back later on might let you know what has gone wrong.
I was shooting well for such a long time and I hit a slump. Real bad.
It turns out I forgot thinking about/executing one of the fundamentals on my stroke.
I just remembered today when I went back to the pool hall. I was tearing it up again.
It has worked for me. I've been there. Sometimes thinking of something else and coming back later on might let you know what has gone wrong.
I was shooting well for such a long time and I hit a slump. Real bad.
It turns out I forgot thinking about/executing one of the fundamentals on my stroke.
I just remembered today when I went back to the pool hall. I was tearing it up again.
I'm no expert, but it sounds like you're expecting more out of yourself than you're capable of producing.
Excessive expectations lead you to a place where you're never satisfied with the way you're playing, and pool ceases to be fun.
I would recommend taking at least a few days off, until the itch to just go and hit balls returns. It's really tough to make any progress with a negative mindset.
Just as the other post said take some time off , It really worked for me. I stayed away from the table for a couple weeks not because i was playing bad but to get soem of my house remodeled . But when i went back to playing a couple weeks ago with a clear head and nothing about the remodeling thing on my mind , i played lights out and am continueing to play good still. Try not thinking to much into each shot. I know from past experience if you think about missing, your gonna miss. Hope this helps, I just hope my game continues to be strong as leagues are starting up ! good luck to you ,,<< ED
1# your trying to hard thinking tomuch making it hard on ur self the more u think about all the negativ the more u will shoot bad have fun don.t worrie about what will happen u can only play as good an as much as u play/practive u got to have alot of heart an confadent in this game 2# take a few days off of shooting pool go do something else an don.t think or do anything that has todo with pool then come back an start hiting balls again 3# for some ppl when u learning something new ur game goes down then once it will pick back up keep at it don.t let ur shooting bad bring ur game down if u miss then u miss firgur out why u miss an next time u know what not too do well gtg hope this helps take care an i hope ur game comes around god bless
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One thing's for certain, you're thinking too much! I know, to just stop thinking is a lot easier said than done, but you won't get out of it with those negative thoughts/doubts in your head.
This may sound very simple, but I think you're trying too hard (pressing). In every game/sport, trying too hard is a big reason for being in a mental slump. (unless it's something mechanical)....if that's the case, go back to the basic fundamentals. Sometimes it's as simple as that.
This may sound very simple, but I think you're trying too hard (pressing). In every game/sport, trying too hard is a big reason for being in a mental slump. (unless it's something mechanical)....if that's the case, go back to the basic fundamentals. Sometimes it's as simple as that.
Take some time off.
All the comments above are very good advise. I know when I have problems on my mind (Family, money..... bills) etc It really affects my playing. It is best to take some time off and work out the things that are on your mind. I play in the Dallas Leagues. So, I have to go play even with heavy problems on my mind. I have noticed that my game suffers when I have worries.
Good luck. Let us know how you make out.
All the comments above are very good advise. I know when I have problems on my mind (Family, money..... bills) etc It really affects my playing. It is best to take some time off and work out the things that are on your mind. I play in the Dallas Leagues. So, I have to go play even with heavy problems on my mind. I have noticed that my game suffers when I have worries.
Good luck. Let us know how you make out.
The game of pool often reflects the way our lives are going. If there's too much stress in your life its often reflected in your game. Sometimes we expect too much of ourselves.
Success can also be a burden. I won the third tournament, a very difficult field, I played in. It took me three years to win the next one. The first win was a fluke. The next win, began a very long string of success.
Let the wins come to you. Don't try to force the issue.
The many failures I suffered, made me stronger in the end.
Success can also be a burden. I won the third tournament, a very difficult field, I played in. It took me three years to win the next one. The first win was a fluke. The next win, began a very long string of success.
Let the wins come to you. Don't try to force the issue.
The many failures I suffered, made me stronger in the end.
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Try having a wife and 4 kids and let me know how your pool game is then. Thats a total metdown.Take a week or two off.
Thanks for the laugh. Rep's on the way :grin:
One thing might help is physical excercise. It will get your mind off of negative things and prevent you from spending time ruminating on what could and can happen. Diet is also important. Try to stay off of stuff that is going to affect you physically. To much sugar, fatty foods, and caffeine. You should also get a physical to make sure in your mind that everything is ok. If youre over medicating yourself with alchohol or cigarettes you might think of that. Whatever taking a healthy course of action you will only get better. Find friends or family close to you that you can share and discuss your feelings with. Good luck.
stop criticizing everything.... stop looking back on how bad you hit the last shot.. and focus on how good you will hit the NEXT shot..
LIVE IN THE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
you need amnesia to play this game well... the last shot does not matter..... the NEXT shot is all that matters....
one ball at a time..
it sounds simple and sounds corny... but it really is true...
focusing on failure breeds more failure
focusing on success breeds more success ..
don't visualize the bad outcome... don't focus on the risk of a scratch... visualize the cue ball coming out of that corner clean...and landing just right
it really works...
LIVE IN THE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!
you need amnesia to play this game well... the last shot does not matter..... the NEXT shot is all that matters....
one ball at a time..
it sounds simple and sounds corny... but it really is true...
focusing on failure breeds more failure
focusing on success breeds more success ..
don't visualize the bad outcome... don't focus on the risk of a scratch... visualize the cue ball coming out of that corner clean...and landing just right
it really works...
Try having a wife and 4 kids and let me know how your pool game is then. Thats a total metdown.
I hear ya! I played pool for the first time in months the other day and in about anhour, only ran 1 10b rack. It was sad. Uncomfortable too. And I only hav 2 li'l meees.:sorry:
But on topic...I usually find that playing alone for a couple of hours +3x a wk gets me back to where I feel I belong. It comes and goes, nice thing is thhat theses little dips usually proceed an improvement of some kind.
Or you could quit. Then you wouldn't play bad.
Just play, allot, every day for months, don't think about it just do it, it'll come back, it always does, expect nothing....let me repeat EXPECT NOTHING, the biggest critic is you....also,NO WHINING to yourself on the inside or outwardly, all your doing is getting better at whining and wasting your brain away. "hope for the best expect nothing" is my motto, pool is not for perfectionists. "Let it happen'' don't try and make it happen.
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Focus completely on your shot routine - then there should be little or no time for negativity to enter into the mind. Try it, you'll like it.
Guaranteed improvement!!
To regain confidence-hit some with me. I have helped many players restore their game. I rack good. No charge.
Or-with cold and flu season approaching-try Robitussin DM-it quiets the doubting voices.
Respect EVERY SHOT.
Best of luck. In perspective-failing 7/10 times is a Hall of Fame career in some sports(OK-we hit a stationary ball-they hit a ball traveling 95 mph -maybe a bad analogy). But for sure-this game is hard.
Be well
3railkick
To regain confidence-hit some with me. I have helped many players restore their game. I rack good. No charge.
Or-with cold and flu season approaching-try Robitussin DM-it quiets the doubting voices.
Respect EVERY SHOT.
Best of luck. In perspective-failing 7/10 times is a Hall of Fame career in some sports(OK-we hit a stationary ball-they hit a ball traveling 95 mph -maybe a bad analogy). But for sure-this game is hard.
Be well
3railkick