What are the ingredients in the making of a PRO?

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What are the ingredients in the making of a PRO?
I am very curious to hear a lot of feedback on this
question. Let's see if were all on the same page,
if not MAYBE we can learn something from one
another.

Thanks,
Jim
 
preacherman said:
What are the ingredients in the making of a PRO?
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Learning the skill correctly from the beginning. It is hard to change learned bad habits once acquired.

Setting a goal. Practicing and mastering the skills set needed to achieve success, and ultimately your goal.

Belief in one's own capabilities and follow-through.

ManlyShot
 
What makes a pro:

Skill

Heart

Consistency

Knowledge

Mannerism

Most importantly: How well they can do when they are struggling.
 
Somebody brought up in another post the difference between a good shortstop and a pro seems to be consistency. Both players can make difficult shots, run racks when they're supposed to, etc. The pro just seems to make fewer mistakes. I think that probably has to do with mental focus. Somebody else mentioned that he/she ran a large number of balls at straight pool and just became mentally fatigued after a while. I think the pro would probably stay mentally focused longer. I would think the same thing holds true between a pro and a champion.
 
preacherman said:
What are the ingredients in the making of a PRO?
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Well, you get an egg from the female and some sperm from the male ...

Didn't you have this class in high school?
 
Wonderful post/reply Blackjack. In a nutshell, I too believe that is what it takes. I'm on my 6th pro-tournament, and I still find myself working on the composure necessary to compete, much less win. My last match was against Tony Watson playing one pocket. I really felt and believed I could beat the guy, but alas, I got cooked. Missed shots that I normally would never have missed. The mental aspect cannot be overemphasized when playing in a public auditorium.

To additional things that I think can help get you there:
1) learn how to sit in the chair (similar to losing with grace)
2) Understand that you will have good and bad days...let the bad ones go.
3) Stay humble. LET YOUR CUE DO THE TALKING, NOT YOUR MOUTH.

A few days after I played Tony, I came out games ahead of John Braumback (sp?)playing 9-ball. I guess that even a blind squirrel can find a nut now and then. : ) Every one has their turn at playing well....keep at it.

Regards,
Doug
 
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