What's Your New Years "Pool" Resolutions?
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My wife and I play Scotch doubles, which is more commonly known as the divorce league. For the most part we get along and have a great time together. I'm guilty of being a little mean to her at times, and saying things that are way outta line. It ruins her night and then I feel like a big ass.
This coming season I am going to keep my nose to myself and trust her in making her own decisions in making shots. She is a very capable shooter who can kick my butt on the table regularly, and after all I screw up just as much as she does and she doesn't say anything to me about it.
This coming season I am going to keep my nose to myself and trust her in making her own decisions in making shots. She is a very capable shooter who can kick my butt on the table regularly, and after all I screw up just as much as she does and she doesn't say anything to me about it.
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Snookerd said:
Thats one of mine as well. The other one is to improve my stroke.
Blue Hog ridr said:
Us fellas have to get over that "foot-in-mouth disease" and just, at least on Scotch Doubles night, STFU and enjoy the evening and not worry about the outcome of the "game" or we may end like the [highlight]nickname[/highlight] implies -- and that would not be good. I figure the best way to do that is to always have a mouth full of beer and then we can't speak.....who is with me here? Better then using duct tape:ignore: :ignore: :ignore:
Agreed, beer is much tastier than duct tape.
Bump!
I may have started this thread a bit too soon and thought a bump was in order. Geeese 2008 went by fast
cmbwsu said:What are your resolutions pool-wise for:
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Mine are to:
1. Continue teaching pool.
2. Practicing, practicing, practicing in hopes to get back in dead stroke so I can start playing again {after a year+not shooting league/playing tourneys}.
3. Give CTE an honest try -- I can see where it could possibly be useful for cinch shots -- especially now that I have almost zero sight in my left eye {which is why I have not been playing}.
4. Support my hall by eating there more often, even if I am not playing -- as times will be getting tougher for our sport!
5.. Keep in playing shape by eating properly and exercising regularly. {Mental notes: Bob: See Item 4 above and don't have a burger and fries when they have steak and salad. Walking around the pool table or to and from the bar are not sufficient exercises.}
6. Don't become "that guy" -- continue to support the game and not my game.
7. Review this list from time to time and hold myself accountable.
I may have started this thread a bit too soon and thought a bump was in order. Geeese 2008 went by fast
Great thread CMB! I made myself a list of things I wanted to accomplish in 2008, and I even added a few. Luckily for me I was able to over achieve in 2008. Now I need to conduct a plan for 2009.
2008 Goals:
1) Play well in Vegas (BCA)
Goal Met) 13th in Scotch, 97th in Singles, 193rd in Team, 3 cashes
2) Play well in State (BCA)
Goal Met) State 8-ball Championship
3) Beat my 72 in 14.1
Goal Met) Beat it once with a ridiculous 122. (haven't come close since)
4) Help on azpoolscene.com
Goal Met) Took over entire site, revamped and made it the #1 Source for Pool in Arizona
2009 Goals:
1) Learn basic strategy of 1-hole
2) Get over 75 again in 14.1, get more consistent
3) Play in Desert Classic Tour tournaments
4) Win on the Live stream
5) Get Snipped so I don't have anymore kids. ha ha (2 beautiful kids is my limit)
2008 Goals:
1) Play well in Vegas (BCA)
Goal Met) 13th in Scotch, 97th in Singles, 193rd in Team, 3 cashes
2) Play well in State (BCA)
Goal Met) State 8-ball Championship
3) Beat my 72 in 14.1
Goal Met) Beat it once with a ridiculous 122. (haven't come close since)
4) Help on azpoolscene.com
Goal Met) Took over entire site, revamped and made it the #1 Source for Pool in Arizona
2009 Goals:
1) Learn basic strategy of 1-hole
2) Get over 75 again in 14.1, get more consistent
3) Play in Desert Classic Tour tournaments
4) Win on the Live stream
5) Get Snipped so I don't have anymore kids. ha ha (2 beautiful kids is my limit)
Practice once or twice a week vs not at all 
Stay away from pool players :thumbup:
Find an extra hobby to go along with pool so that I don't get bored with it
Stay away from pool players :thumbup:
Find an extra hobby to go along with pool so that I don't get bored with it
1 improve my game (be more consistant)
2 help more people that are not as good as myself ( an I am no expert)
3 look for good deals (AZ buy/sell) on cues for the locals players both on my team and that I know in the league, so they don't have to play with a house cue.
4 continue to enjoy the game and meet nice people I guess
Happy New Year and all the best to all
2 help more people that are not as good as myself ( an I am no expert)
3 look for good deals (AZ buy/sell) on cues for the locals players both on my team and that I know in the league, so they don't have to play with a house cue.
4 continue to enjoy the game and meet nice people I guess
Happy New Year and all the best to all
Great thread idea! I hope everyone posting here is able to stick to their resolutions. If so you'll be very happy with the results. Take it one day at a time and you'll be much more successful than the vast majority who usually have broken all resolutions by Feb 1st, and more than half by an 10th.
My resolutions for 2009:
#1) Solve my problem with staying down. This is my biggest difficulty and once conquered will make a huge difference in my game. More than half my misses are because of it, and if I could eliminate 1/2 my misses . . .
#2) Gain more control over the mental side of the game, primarily not getting angry with missing and getting down on myself. A more positive attitude helps in everything else in life, it's got to help my pool game.
#3) Post more frequently (aiming for twice a week vs current once every 2 weeks, on my Pool Student blog.
Best wishes to everyone for the New Year, and not just for your pool games!
My resolutions for 2009:
#1) Solve my problem with staying down. This is my biggest difficulty and once conquered will make a huge difference in my game. More than half my misses are because of it, and if I could eliminate 1/2 my misses . . .
#2) Gain more control over the mental side of the game, primarily not getting angry with missing and getting down on myself. A more positive attitude helps in everything else in life, it's got to help my pool game.
#3) Post more frequently (aiming for twice a week vs current once every 2 weeks, on my Pool Student blog.
Best wishes to everyone for the New Year, and not just for your pool games!
Grampa000 said:
That "staying down thing" has been the nemesis to many a player especially if it was not recognized and corrected in the early learning stages. I know with my students they want to jump right into using english or making some sort of trick shot before getting the fundamentals down. This is where a lot of bad habits form and once they are formed they are (as stated a million times before) hard to overcome, if in fact they are overcome at all. I refuse to teach english/trick shots/diamond system/etc. until the students have sound fundamentals. To me, the staying down is what makes all the "other" fundamentals come together (mesh, if you will) for the desired end result.
When asking some of my students why they aren't staying down, a common answer is, "I'm just anxious to see what happens/see if it goes". I inform them that the balls cannot be wished in and that training will not continue beyond the initial state until they have "all" the fundamentals down and are being consistently adhered to on "every" shot (easy/hard). A strong foundation (=all aspects of fundamentals) is what leads one to become better at what they do in life -- sports and otherwise.
Sorry about the rant -- most of you know all of this; but, there might be that "one" person out there .....:wink:
Note to Self: Self, add to resolution list: "Quit showing stuff after class is over to those who do not have their fundamentals down rock solid. When it comes to truly helping someone develop into a better player -- class is never over. In other words, practice what you preach!
I'll play more snooker and straight pool.:smile:
Use It At Home
I have a decent table at home....that I rarely use.
1. Practice more drills at home
2. Be more deciplined in my practice
3. Play more tournaments and cut back on league to one night a week
I have a decent table at home....that I rarely use.
1. Practice more drills at home
2. Be more deciplined in my practice
3. Play more tournaments and cut back on league to one night a week
Challenge some good players
I want to give some of the players in my pool hall a run for their money. I've been practicing and playing an incredible amount since this summer and I have improved vastly in a short period of time. Actually, I am not a newbie, I've been playing since 1988 and I had only seen slightly better than average results due to some of my poor fundamentals. I never had the chance to improve, cause I never really had anybody show be anything except my first and original jedi master, 'John Novak'. He's the one who really showed me the ropes and instructed me in the way of the force, and setting me on a path toward my destiny.
I had the chance to receive instruction from Buddy Hall which actually wasn't a whole lot new compared to what I already knew, but just hearing the confirmation coming out of his mouth gave me the confidence that I was, in fact doing it correctly. I had always tried to copy Busti because I loved his game. In fact, that is where I picked up all the bad habits from doing the wavy stroke, pumping motion, and all the other fundamentally incorrect BS.
Since having a lesson with Buddy (yes, the 'Rifleman') I have dedicated myself and have increased my game by at lease two balls. I went from a 6 speed player to an 8 speed player in a matter of a half a year. The lessons I received were actually about fundamentals and not much more, he went over the clock system briefly, but mainly just sat on the side commenting on bringing my stick 'straight back' and 'straight through'. It was really kind of a let down to be honest. One thing I did get out of it was somewhat of a reassuring feeling that I felt like 'I knew what I was doing'.
I have a new Jedi Master now, and it's someone good. Someone waaaaay better than Buddy IMO. (not telling who either)
My goal is to actually challenge Buddy and some of the other 'big stick' guys in the pool hall and come out on top in the near future.
Wish me luck, I'll need it. :thumbup:
I want to give some of the players in my pool hall a run for their money. I've been practicing and playing an incredible amount since this summer and I have improved vastly in a short period of time. Actually, I am not a newbie, I've been playing since 1988 and I had only seen slightly better than average results due to some of my poor fundamentals. I never had the chance to improve, cause I never really had anybody show be anything except my first and original jedi master, 'John Novak'. He's the one who really showed me the ropes and instructed me in the way of the force, and setting me on a path toward my destiny.
I had the chance to receive instruction from Buddy Hall which actually wasn't a whole lot new compared to what I already knew, but just hearing the confirmation coming out of his mouth gave me the confidence that I was, in fact doing it correctly. I had always tried to copy Busti because I loved his game. In fact, that is where I picked up all the bad habits from doing the wavy stroke, pumping motion, and all the other fundamentally incorrect BS.
Since having a lesson with Buddy (yes, the 'Rifleman') I have dedicated myself and have increased my game by at lease two balls. I went from a 6 speed player to an 8 speed player in a matter of a half a year. The lessons I received were actually about fundamentals and not much more, he went over the clock system briefly, but mainly just sat on the side commenting on bringing my stick 'straight back' and 'straight through'. It was really kind of a let down to be honest. One thing I did get out of it was somewhat of a reassuring feeling that I felt like 'I knew what I was doing'.
I have a new Jedi Master now, and it's someone good. Someone waaaaay better than Buddy IMO. (not telling who either)
My goal is to actually challenge Buddy and some of the other 'big stick' guys in the pool hall and come out on top in the near future.
Wish me luck, I'll need it. :thumbup:
Practice more
and play more snooker and 3 cushion.
and play more snooker and 3 cushion.