Who strangled the cat?

[SlickRick_PCS]

I watched the 2006 Women's Challenge of Champions yesterday. I heard Dawn Hopkins refer to choking as when one holds their breath and their system becomes nervous all of a sudden and the pros are trained to acutally breathe slowly and calmly. I kind of sidetracked what she phrased so:

What is the anatomy of how choking occurs?

and

How was it even refered as the word "choking" ?

 

[mosconiac]

I don't listen to Dawn, she doesn't know anything. You have to listen to Mitch for any real pearls of wisdom.

"She's won other matches, but she REALLY wants to win this one."

"This is a moment where you have to trust your instincts...play within yourself...take a deep breath...and let your stroke take over."

"She's playing like she enjoys playing. You can see it in her eyes. She is loving the center stage."

"To win this rack, you have to be mentally tough. It takes a lot to win and she's showing that she has it."

"By pocketing this nine, she will be sending a strong message to her opponent...I will not go down without a fight."

Man, I've learned so much from Mitch. I've gone so far as to record Mitch's commentary to my iPod and replay it as I'm playing in tournaments to keep my mental game sharp. If I'm in a caring mood, I will remind my opponent to breath with the rhythm of the room.

 

[poolhall maven]

I did not see this match or hear the commentary but I must interject...Mitch doesn't play professional pool!
Dawn is the best pool commentator on ESPN and more often then the other lady commentators is correct in her analysis of each game.

 

[ARM9BALLER]

I did not see this match or hear the commentary but I must interject...Mitch doesn't play professional pool!
Dawn is the best pool commentator on ESPN and more often then the other lady commentators is correct in her analysis of each game.

I agree with you PHM. They can't be serious.

 

[Williebetmore]

I don't listen to Dawn, she doesn't know anything. You have to listen to Mitch for any real pearls of wisdom.

"She's won other matches, but she REALLY wants to win this one."

"This is a moment where you have to trust your instincts...play within yourself...take a deep breath...and let your stroke take over."

"She's playing like she enjoys playing. You can see it in her eyes. She is loving the center stage."

"To win this rack, you have to be mentally tough. It takes a lot to win and she's showing that she has it."

"By pocketing this nine, she will be sending a strong message to her opponent...I will not go down without a fight."

Man, I've learned so much from Mitch. I've gone so far as to record Mitch's commentary to my iPod and replay it as I'm playing in tournaments to keep my mental game sharp. If I'm in a caring mood, I will remind my opponent to breath with the rhythm of the room.

M-ac,
You are so right, no one has that kind of deep insight except Mitch.

You forgot when he said, "I just love the pushout, its my favorite part of the game."