When do we stop making boneheaded mistakes?

Still_Learning said:
... I don't know whether that makes me feel better, because even the greats do it, or worse, because no matter how good I get, I'll never stop making boneheaded mistakes.:confused:
Reminds me of someone's signature line in a forum far, far away:

Foul.

What foul?

You're chalking with the two ball, Mr. Mosconi.
 
Only you can affect your play!

you must change the mistake. You control all aspects. If you make a simple mistake, it usually means your skill level is at that (low level). Take it for what its worth-but you need to realize what level you are at and work in an upward direction. humility we all say we are this good- inreality we are half that good. Be good to yourself-but in no way should you be compairing yourself to shane (others at that level) we are all below the talented ones,a select few. It is how you play the game not wether we win or loose. Have some fun while your playing mark
 
ShootingArts said:
We all know the answer, we will quit making mistakes when they slam the lid on the box and start shoveling dirt.

However, here is a real way to reduce them. Plan further ahead. If you plan three balls now start planning four. When that is your comfort level add another ball until you are planning the whole rack before your first shot.

Since I had a plan I never had to think between shots or never forgot to think. If I got out of shape, it only took a moment to get a new plan. We really can see the whole run within seconds but it is an acquired skill. Work on it one ball at a time. Chess helps too, great mental exercise. One of those furrin guys that plays pretty good plays a lot of chess too.

Hu

Now, boys and girls, here is some real wisdom. Point number one, shovelin dirt.... (I'm personally not sure even this will cure the problem).......:rolleyes:

Like Hu, I always have a plan, in less than a moment, more like nano seconds, I'm of the opinion you have to be 5 ahead of your first shot and I can visulize the whole run immediately. I agree this is an aquired skill. To go further, it should be a conditioned response. This means you do it automatically without forethought. It becomes a subliminal thing. Chess is indeed a great mental exercise and will sharpen your thinking capacity. Another method is playing pool in your head with your eyes closed, visulizing the table, yourself in play against an imaginary opponent. It has to become rote, that means you do it without thinking. Just my HO....:)
 
Still_Learning said:
Thanks Steve. Hope to meet you one day. BTW, I googled "SPF" and "pool" but I still don't know what "SPF" is an acronym for...

The pendilum stroke has 3 distinct stopping points. We identify them by the term Set, Pause, and Finish/Freeze. I'm surprised your instructor doesn't have you repeating that in your sleep! My students hear it and say it over and over and over during class. RandyG originated it, and it is so powerful, it's a staple in any class I teach.
Steve
 
ShootingArts said:
We all know the answer, we will quit making mistakes when they slam the lid on the box and start shoveling dirt.

However, here is a real way to reduce them. Plan further ahead. If you plan three balls now start planning four. When that is your comfort level add another ball until you are planning the whole rack before your first shot.

Since I had a plan I never had to think between shots or never forgot to think. If I got out of shape, it only took a moment to get a new plan. We really can see the whole run within seconds but it is an acquired skill. Work on it one ball at a time. Chess helps too, great mental exercise. One of those furrin guys that plays pretty good plays a lot of chess too.

Hu

pure planning and forcing yourself to stick to the plan can get you in trouble though..I go in with a general idea of how I want to run out... but I always look at every possible shot as I walk around the table before each shot.. sometimes you luck into an angle on a trouble ball.... and folks who stick to their precise plan overlook some shots..

never be afraid to change the plan.
 
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