I use this warm-up to "get into the groove". It also helps me with focus because it goes from hard-easy-hard. Can you make it all the way across without missing? NOTE: Multi-page layout on wei (which seems to choke on my computer with more than a couple of pages)
I like these shots but I don't think I'd start out cold with them. Especially before a match. The mental aspect of the game tells me that if I begin cold with these that I'm likely to shark myself. I just think starting cold lowers the chances of making these shots and every time you miss a ball your mind is telling you "You're not shooting good today" and can put you in a funk. I will try these though.
MULLY
My warm up looks something like this. First I shoot the cue ball from the center spot, around 3 cushions and back to center. Of course I don't land dead center but I'm just looking for the speed of the table. I do that 3 or 4 times on each side.
Second shot is just a dead stop shot, straight into the pocket, no chance of missing. At this point I'm just getting my subconcious mind into the feeling of making balls. I probably shoot these 3 or 4 times each.
Third shot is just an easy cut in each corner and a draw from the side. Again, nothing really challenging as far as making the ball. Still focusing on getting to center table with the CB.
Fourth shot is making a simple cut into the corners and going 2 rails for center table again.
I like focusing on the CB when I warm up. I want the shots to be easy so my mind gets into pocketing mode. Then I want to work on center table because if I can control that then everything else is just a little less or a little more.
After doing these then I will begin working on longer tougher shots.
MULLY
My warm up approach is similar to yours...especially before matches and ESPECIALLY if the opponent is sitting by watching.
I want to NEVER MISS with the opponent watching...it might just get in his head!
In playing such easy shots, I concentrate on CB distance control which varies by table and all too often by RAIL on a given table.
I like the OP's shots as a drill...but not as a warm-up exercise.
Regards,
Jim
mullyman said:
My warm up looks something like this. First I shoot the cue ball from the center spot, around 3 cushions and back to center. Of course I don't land dead center but I'm just looking for the speed of the table. I do that 3 or 4 times on each side.
Second shot is just a dead stop shot, straight into the pocket, no chance of missing. At this point I'm just getting my subconcious mind into the feeling of making balls. I probably shoot these 3 or 4 times each.
Third shot is just an easy cut in each corner and a draw from the side. Again, nothing really challenging as far as making the ball. Still focusing on getting to center table with the CB.
Fourth shot is making a simple cut into the corners and going 2 rails for center table again.
I like focusing on the CB when I warm up. I want the shots to be easy so my mind gets into pocketing mode. Then I want to work on center table because if I can control that then everything else is just a little less or a little more.
After doing these then I will begin working on longer tougher shots.
MULLY
OK, I admit the shots in my original post are a little hard for a warm-up, but they are not THAT bad once you learn how to aim them.
Here is another fun challenge to break up the monotony. I call it FOLLOW THE LEADER. On each shot, the cue ball stops on (or close to) where the object ball was. There are five shots in all. Enjoy.
