Why Do You Miss the Simple Shots?

[lfigueroa]

Why Do You Miss the Simple Shots?


Not for any different reason that I miss any other shot (fortunately). The order may change for any given shot but I would put them in this order for most shots even some of the very high % shots. We all do it; look at from 02:45-03:20. Those are 2 PROFESSIONAL pool players playing for 1,000’s of dollars; how are we supposed to not do the same kind of thing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYEVXqjAyYw&list=PL2623400C31102C6C&index=3&feature=plpp_video


#1 Failed eye pattern: not looking at the smallest visible contact point before the delivery stroke, blinking, eyes shifting etc.. etc..

#2 Stroke flaws: “chicken winging”, wrist twisting, butt dropping, swizzleing, steering etc.. etc..

#3 Break in pre-shot routine: most often abbreviating it.

#4 Not 100% focus on execution phase of the shot: still have some of the analysis going on in the subconscious.

#5 Other: lack of overall concentration, outside distractions, drinking, hot women, a$$*****, loud or bad music, emotions: nervousness, anger, fear, exhilaration, etc.. etc..

I cannot believe hot women could distract a committed pool player from a shot.

Lou Figueroa
OK, maybe a little

 

[lfigueroa]

Makes me think of using english to get to a position spot where it's possible to reach the same spot without english, thereby missing a shot that would have been easier to make without english. If that makes any sense....:smile:

Pushout, I think it's sort of the converse of what I was saying.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

I'm finally getting to the point where I'm solid on the easy shots.
Focus, aim, breathe.
Yesterday I sank 2 balls on the break and 6 more after that. Personal record. My positioning is dramatically better and I can sink more.

Credit goes to the crew on AZB:lovies: and lots of drills.

Winning!
Loren

Tis not so easy and congratulations on your success.

Lou Figueroa

 

[lfigueroa]

I usually miss easy shots when I'm trying to do too much with the cueball in an effort to make the next shot easy.

Same here, but just the opposite can be equally true when I drill a baby straight in right into the rail

Lou Figueroa