Two stroke?

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ldl01031

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Here's a small dilemma. If I just two stroke my shots (or one stroke), I play extremely well. I know this is letting my subconscious play. But if/when I miss a shot I berate myself a bit (you should have taken your time and actually tried to make the dang shot!).

When I do 'try' (basically, a more extended pre-shot routine - I seldom do a lot of sawing back and forth before shooting) I still play well, but the two stroke guy would beat me pretty much every time. Should I write off the occasional miss of the two stroke guy (without berating myself), or should I keep improving the more methodical player and only let the two stroke guy out on those out-of-mind dead stroke times?

I can see improving the methodical player in practice, but - should I play one way in practice and another in match play? Another twist: I have a hard time trusting the two stroke guy in the clutch...
 
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Great question. There's a difference between playing at a fast pace and rushing. Fast paced players don't always play every shot fast. They do slow down a bit on the more difficult shots, then they will pick up the pace again after that. You don't have to give up your fast pace of playing, but you should train yourself to take a few more seconds on the more difficult shots.

If you're happy with the way you play when you shoot fast, then a more methodical approach probably won't suit you and you may not enjoy playing as much.
 
Thanks Fran. That seems pretty common sense. Don't lock away the two stroke guy, but slow down when necessary. I don't actually have a fast pace of play though. I just don't really use warm up strokes. I'm going to walk away with "I can have both." :) Thanks again.
 
Many years ago there was a player in N.J. that played in Greeleaf,Mosconi,Caras era.
He was just a little under those guys but had some success competing with them.
Most of his shots were one stroke.
He was known as "One Poke" but most of us called him Poke.
I watched him run 169 balls when he was in his mid 60's and wore thick glasses,yup he could play .
 
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