How the brain affects the way we play pool
Show me the athlete who hasn’t choked under pressure and I will show you an athlete who hasn’t been under sufficient pressure yet. It is well-known that many sportsmen and women choke under pressure. This can be seen in major tournaments when the favorite loses to a player who was not expected to win. In […]
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You’re an athlete, so you know the importance of physical training. This is a general introduction to using the mind to improve your practice and performance as an athlete or pool player. But are you aware of your subconscious mind’s power in sports? It’s a game changer, enhancing performance and overcoming challenges. Let’s explore five
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Introduction One of the most complicated aspects of playing great pool is something that most players are unaware of until someone else points it out to you during a game or a practice session. So what is this thing? Well the truth is it’s not just one thing it’s anything and everything that you are
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Pool players are always looking for ways to improve their stroke. Making little tweaks here and there over a period of time until they feel comfortable with the end result. A good end result is a stroke that is simple and easily repeatable under pressure without the stroke breaking down. However, constantly “tinkering” with your
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I am talking about the reason for missing easy pool shots even when you thought that everything was lined up perfectly prior to the execution. I am not talking about missing in general terms or the efforts of inexperienced beginners banging balls around the table. Pool is a difficult game and some shots are more
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You will notice from the title “When We Miss A Shot” that I used the word “when” and not “if”. That was for a very good reason as you will find out below. Amateur Versus Professional Attitude. One of the biggest differences between the amateur and professional player is the way in which they react
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What is a Performance Goal? Goal-setting restructures your brain to make it more effective according to this study. This Inc.com goal setting article simplifies that study as follows: 1. Goal-setting literally alters the structure of your brain so that you perceive and behave in ways that will cause you to achieve those goals; and 2. Challenging goals
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What is a Pre-Shot Routine? The Pre-shot routine or pre-shot ritual is quite simply a set of actions that all great players make in preparation for every shot. If the great players are doing it then we probably should also take a good look at the pre-shot routine (PSR). The PSR is unique to each
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How to handle pressure, “having bottle,” “playing under the cosh”. This is a basic introduction to the mental side of pool. The way we think affects the way we play pool. The emphasis on the role of our mind becomes greater as we improve our game and move up the rankings. It has been said
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