How do you prepare for morning matches?

[Smeeagain]

Let's not forget it is the same for the opposing player, so it's a case of how you, or he, deals with it

[Smeeagain]

Fully and completely endorse this approach to young eager talent! If Jimmy white had done this he would have had at least 4 world titles.

Still love the numpty though.

Let's not forget that he did win a World title. He was World Amateur Champion in 1980 (I think). Some folk dont know that and just as many folk forget it.

[the lone wolf]

A key point to remember is that whatever feelings you have, your opponent is feeling the same.
That's why discipline can and will be a deciding factor.

As others have wrote, Jimmy White is a great example of a player who had great abilities but not the discipline to harness those abilities when it really mattered...

All sports require a high skill set outside the rudimentary ones - being able to rest the mind, keep the mind clear etc...

Selby would be the modern day prime example of a player who's strengths go way beyond that of the rudimentary game skill required.