What happens when you hit the "Wall"?

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Qstix

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Hey guys,

Often times when I'm trying to pick up a new sport/game my learning curve is pretty good for a while, but then a point comes where learning slows down or halts.

So I'm improving daily and then I hit a plateau or wall and I feel like I'm not improving anymore or just very slowly. Recently I've had success overcoming this by specifically trying to work on certain aspects of my overall game for a few days straight and not worrying about anything else. For example, I might work on my breaks constantly for a few outings.

I believe this is mostly mental, once you reach a certain point it's almost like your brain is satisifed with the current level and you have to force yourself to improve.

Have you ever hit a wall/plateau? What do the top players do differently where they are able to improve to top tier status?
 
Qstix said:
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I don't know about anyone else, but it depends on how fast I'm going. If I'm going too fast, like the fly hitting the windshield, the last thing that goes through my mind is... my arse.

:D

J/K,
-Sean
 
I hit plateaus all the time, but I usually have a decent idea of areas where I can improve my game. Video taping yourself playing from different angles helps a lot. Just going back to basics for a while.

About a year ago I bought a pile of stuff from Joe Tucker, which has also improved my game. Just wish I had enough to do the drills regularly.
 
Good pool is basically easy shots all the time. Unless you are guilty of that ,then there is room for improvement!
 
I definitely think it's more cerebral than physical. I think you get to a point where nearly all of your true improvement comes from learning new things or learning even higher percentage ways to do things you already do pretty well.

Aaron
 
IMHO I have hit wall as you say many times. Every time I do I return to BASICS, and work on the BASIC until I have a feeling that they are almost SECOND NATURE. Than I return to things I know I am weak at like kicks.

Think one of the problem many have is looking in the MIRROR at yourself, and not BLAMING the Cue, Tip, Chalk, or other Equiptment.

I honestly know if Cory, Earl, Johnnie had the Cue I play with in their HAND, it would player better than I can make it work.

Find a mirror and be hard on the one with the problems, you. Work on the problems. FOCUS is a MAJOR PROBLEM, or Self Sharking as I like to call it!

JMHO!!!!!!
 
The wall is what ever your personal limitations are. If your average,above average or maybe even far above average you will learn seemingly quickly until you reach that limitation. Things slow down because thats all you know. After that if you want to exceed those limits you have to train. Teachers,books,practise,etc. You have to expand your limits to achieve higher levels.
 
the puzzle never ends.....just keep adding pieces as you go along....one day you will have a fine picture if you do....

-Grey Ghost-
 
Hitting a wall only means your ready to take the next step. The problem is recognizing the areas you need to improve in.

I tell my students, "In order to get better, at this game, you need to pick out a player that is just a little better than you and make it your goal to beat them consistantly. After you do that pick out another player and do the same thing. If you're the best player in your area, go to another area and find someone to beat.

The way you improve is by taking small steps. Work on your weaknesses.

When you become a world champion, you've hit a wall. You're just at a doorstep, waiting to open a new door."

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Hitting a wall only means your ready to take the next step. The problem is recognizing the areas you need to improve in.

I tell my students, "In order to get better, at this game, you need to pick out a player that is just a little better than you and make it your goal to beat them consistently. After you do that pick out another player and do the same thing. If you're the best player in your area, go to another area and find someone to beat.

The way you improve is by taking small steps. Work on your weaknesses.

When you become a world champion, you've hit a wall. You're just at a doorstep, waiting to open a new door."

____________________________________

http://tommcgonaglerightoncue.com
 
interman said:
Video taping yourself playing from different angles helps a lot. Just going back to basics for a while.
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Great Tip!

Aaron_S said:
I definitely think it's more cerebral than physical. I think you get to a point where nearly all of your true improvement comes from learning new things or learning even higher percentage ways to do things you already do pretty well.

Aaron
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Agreed

tom mcgonagle said:
I tell my students, "In order to get better, at this game, you need to pick out a player that is just a little better than you and make it your goal to beat them consistantly. After you do that pick out another player and do the same thing. If you're the best player in your area, go to another area and find someone to beat.
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Another good tip.
 
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