Thanks CJ, i partially agree with what you saying if you playing on large table pockets, once pocket size becomes very tight all what you saying changes.
When you focus, do you shoot and play better pool?
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Thanks CJ, i partially agree with what you saying if you playing on large table pockets, once pocket size becomes very tight all what you saying changes.
What do you mean exactly? I can't even guess.
That doesn't make any sense, we always played on triple shimmed pockets. We had 4.25 pockets at my pool room on all the Gold Crowns.
What do you mean exactly? I can't even guess. :shrug:
That doesn't make any sense, we always played on triple shimmed pockets. We had 4.25 pockets at my pool room on all the Gold Crowns.
What do you mean exactly? I can't even guess. :shrug:
Before i write long reply, i like to see if you agree with me on the following:
All items below are situations when you do not have the full pocket, just barley a ball and 1/4" width such as balls 1/2 a diamond or less from long rail:
1- There is big difference on focus level and attention to details of each shot between large pockets and tight pockets tables. Shots demand high accuracy aiming, and consideration to all pool variables, margin of error is diminished
2- It is well known that pros and high level players miss more shots on tight pockets table compared to large pockets
3. On tight pocket table, shots where OB is closer to rails are better hit with spin direction to help pocket balls usually outside english
4. Shot speed in general on tight pockets table usually slower than large pockets table
I just can't honestly say I agree.
No, I don't agree with anything except maybe number 2, but not with the champion players. Of course the pockets can't be below 4.25 and it depends on the "cut/shelf" of the pocket. The other points I understand your position, I just can't honestly say I agree.
No, I don't agree with anything except maybe number 2, but not with the champion players. Of course the pockets can't be below 4.25 and it depends on the "cut/shelf" of the pocket. The other points I understand your position, I just can't honestly say I agree.
No problem. Thanks for taking the time to reply. We write and reply on these threads at times agree and others disagree, but just want to be sure you know i have high respect to you and your game regardless.
Likewise .... I don't just disagree to be different, I can explain in detail the why's and why not's.
I also understand why you believe what your wrote and it's correct to a point. I can just help you see beyond that point, but all in good time. We all are on a path, and what's right for me might not be correct for you right now.
It's all in good fun.
Aloha and enjoy your day.
This is what I meant by proper focus. Improper focus can become a distraction.
Kinetic Memory
During competition, effective performers must and will forget about the workings of their muscles- their mechanics- their physical technique. They trust their kinetic memory. Kinetic memory will govern the athlete's muscles- unless there is interference from a counterproductive mental agenda. Then the muscles receive messages that caused them to tighten up ("muscle up"), lose their natural fluidity and control, and instead, become controlled by the urgent messages imposing themselves into the performers thinking pattern. Athletes must be taught to leave their muscles alone! To forget about them while the performance task is being executed. To trust them! They have been executing the same functions for years- since the athletes childhood. The muscles have learned have to do what they're supposed to do. And they are at their best when their mind does not interfere.
Easier said than done. Athletes tend to dwell on mechanics and technique when they are struggling. They're essentially throwing gas on the fire. Their relaxed and focused execution goes up in flames.
The performer, when he is not trusting his kinetic memory, turns much of his attention to his mechanics, hoping the solution to his performance difficulties will be solved as a result. What does result is divided attention- distraction from the task. Performance is never enhanced when the athlete isn't fully concentrated on task.
Late in the 2000 season, major league catcher Charles Johnson was asked to explain his career-high batting average. "I'm just relaxing and focusing on quality at-bats. I'm letting my muscles do what they know how to do," Johnson said. "I'm not giving away at-bats by worrying about mechanics. And I'm seeing the ball real well."
Here is an excerpt I recently read from H.A. Dorfman's book "Coaching The Mental Athlete". This perhaps better describes what I was trying to say in my earlier posts in this thread.
Kinetic Memory
During competition, effective performers must and will forget about the workings of their muscles- their mechanics- their physical technique. They trust their kinetic memory. Kinetic memory will govern the athlete's muscles- unless there is interference from a counterproductive mental agenda. Then the muscles receive messages that caused them to tighten up ("muscle up"), lose their natural fluidity and control, and instead, become controlled by the urgent messages imposing themselves into the performers thinking pattern. Athletes must be taught to leave their muscles alone! To forget about them while the performance task is being executed. To trust them! They have been executing the same functions for years- since the athletes childhood. The muscles have learned have to do what they're supposed to do. And they are at their best when their mind does not interfere.
Easier said than done. Athletes tend to dwell on mechanics and technique when they are struggling. They're essentially throwing gas on the fire. Their relaxed and focused execution goes up in flames.
The performer, when he is not trusting his kinetic memory, turns much of his attention to his mechanics, hoping the solution to his performance difficulties will be solved as a result. What does result is divided attention- distraction from the task. Performance is never enhanced when the athlete isn't fully concentrated on task.
Late in the 2000 season, major league catcher Charles Johnson was asked to explain his career-high batting average. "I'm just relaxing and focusing on quality at-bats. I'm letting my muscles do what they know how to do," Johnson said. "I'm not giving away at-bats by worrying about mechanics. And I'm seeing the ball real well."
The Movie was called the Legend of Bagger Vance staring Will Smith and Matt Damon.
As to the OP. Focus is good for for game however I have experienced bad results from too much focus. I play better when I am relaxed and I allow the game to come to me without putting too much pressure on myself to being perfect.
i look at my shot or the pattern I need to play, make my decision and just let rip.
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The coach addresses the mental game by teaching the athlete:
* To learn that practice sessions are the times to pay attention to mechanical adjustments or to refine technique.
* To learn that, during competition, the athlete must trust his muscle's memory- their ability to repeat functions because of that practice.
* To understand that if kinetic memory has not yet been properly established, continued repetition- in practice- will establish the memory.
* That thinking about mechanics as he performs will divide his attention, taking focus away from the execution of the task at hand.
* To trust his kinetic memory- even when he is uncertain it is trustworthy.
The coach addresses the mental game by teaching the athlete:
* To learn that practice sessions are the times to pay attention to mechanical adjustments or to refine technique.
* To learn that, during competition, the athlete must trust his muscle's memory- their ability to repeat functions because of that practice.
* To understand that if kinetic memory has not yet been properly established, continued repetition- in practice- will establish the memory.
* That thinking about mechanics as he performs will divide his attention, taking focus away from the execution of the task at hand.
* To trust his kinetic memory- even when he is uncertain it is trustworthy.