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Why do we miss balls?
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Sounds like too many excuses. The only reason people miss balls is-----
because you didn't hit the object ball where you were supposed to hit it.
There is only one place to hit the ball...just hit it where you are supposed to
and stop trying to miss close.
Such a simple game. All the balls are round and they only go where you hit them.
The pockets are twice as big as the balls and they just sit there and don't move.
Hitting round balls with sticks. Ain't nothing hard about it.
Anyone can do it and be good at it. And this is why it will always be just a game.
because you didn't hit the object ball where you were supposed to hit it.
There is only one place to hit the ball...just hit it where you are supposed to
and stop trying to miss close.
Such a simple game. All the balls are round and they only go where you hit them.
The pockets are twice as big as the balls and they just sit there and don't move.
Hitting round balls with sticks. Ain't nothing hard about it.
Anyone can do it and be good at it. And this is why it will always be just a game.
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I'd have to agree on most of your points, with emphasis on #'s 3 & 6.
#8 is never an excuse in my personal experience. My equipment is
always immaculately kept, I have dry hands, and I chalk before each
shot (with rare exception). On a fairly easy run, I tend to think too
far ahead and take the win for granted and ultimately losing.
#8 is never an excuse in my personal experience. My equipment is
always immaculately kept, I have dry hands, and I chalk before each
shot (with rare exception). On a fairly easy run, I tend to think too
far ahead and take the win for granted and ultimately losing.
This is AZ Billiards mister...... The real reasons go like this...
1. Didnt purchase the correct DVD
2. Bought the right one but are too stupid to figure it out or understand it
3. Havent driven around in a van looking to snap off bar tournaments for long enough
4. Dont have an extention on your cue
5. Dont have a fancy enough cue OR your cue only hits half a ton
6. Dont have the right tip on your cue
7. Your case doesnt have a gps shot selector built into it along with exotic skins
8. Your shoes are wrong for the game. As is your entire wardrobe.
9. Wrong chalk
10. You have all the "right" equipment and instruction, but havent put in the magic number of hours for everything to come together right.
Youre welcome
Chuck
Ps, everybody misses, the real reasons vary depending on the person and the shot.
1. Didnt purchase the correct DVD
2. Bought the right one but are too stupid to figure it out or understand it
3. Havent driven around in a van looking to snap off bar tournaments for long enough
4. Dont have an extention on your cue
5. Dont have a fancy enough cue OR your cue only hits half a ton
6. Dont have the right tip on your cue
7. Your case doesnt have a gps shot selector built into it along with exotic skins
8. Your shoes are wrong for the game. As is your entire wardrobe.
9. Wrong chalk
10. You have all the "right" equipment and instruction, but havent put in the magic number of hours for everything to come together right.
Youre welcome
Chuck
Ps, everybody misses, the real reasons vary depending on the person and the shot.
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This one is spot on...especially in 8 ball! :thumbup: Make up your mind BEFORE you step into the shot lone, and bend over into your stance. :thumbup:
Scott Lee
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Scott Lee
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What he said...only it's like this: There are only two ways to miss a shot...line up poorly (alignment), or stroke poorly! Some people do both! 
A good instructor focuses on fixing stroke errors first, and for many people alignment errors are greatly reduced, or even eliminated altogether! :grin:
Scott Lee
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A good instructor focuses on fixing stroke errors first, and for many people alignment errors are greatly reduced, or even eliminated altogether! :grin:Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
It almost HAS to be #5! :rotflmao1: That's such a good list I just had to give you rep! LOL
Scott Lee
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Scott Lee
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Sounds Simple Enough To Me ! Im going to go try it
The only reason I miss is because the pocket stretcher wasn't used properly before I got to the pool hall. And that's a fact Jack.
But at what price?
Most of the time I still end up in a position that I can make the next shot. It usually means that I'm only an inch or so off from where I would have ended up if I played perfect position.
A complete shot is the perfect marriage of the ball going in and where whitey ends up.
However, you're quite right on your priorities.....
...you can run a table with no position...
...but you can't run a table without making a ball.
The list could be divided into physical reasons and mental reasons.
The two lists however are not separate but instead related, for example:
1) You can't really have a strong mental game full of confidence if your skill is lacking
or
2) You could have well developed skill yet choke under the pressure. Your stroke at the time may have shown a serious hitch but the answer in fixing it would be mental.
The two lists however are not separate but instead related, for example:
1) You can't really have a strong mental game full of confidence if your skill is lacking
or
2) You could have well developed skill yet choke under the pressure. Your stroke at the time may have shown a serious hitch but the answer in fixing it would be mental.
^^^^^^^^
I think a good way to tell if you need physical work or mental work is to take a look at how well you perform during practice, when you are nice and relaxed.
If you're not able to play at least an A level (doing drills, nothing that involves strategy) then physical practice should be on your list of things to do.
Or if you practice great but cant take your game to the competition then mental practice will be of use.
I think a good way to tell if you need physical work or mental work is to take a look at how well you perform during practice, when you are nice and relaxed.
If you're not able to play at least an A level (doing drills, nothing that involves strategy) then physical practice should be on your list of things to do.
Or if you practice great but cant take your game to the competition then mental practice will be of use.
My first thought was if you never missed would you really want to play the game?