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.
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Originally Posted by Cue crafty View PostFully 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.
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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
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I am not a morning person by any means. I worked afternoons and evenings for a long time and now that I work from home a lot, I maintain a late start schedule.
That said, although I understand that it may be difficult to think as sharply in the morning, technique shouldn’t change. My advice would be to not worry about the start and don’t fixate on the idea that you can’t play well in the morning.
As already stated go to bed early and wake up with plenty of time to prepare. Get to the club early if you can and have a short (15 min) warm up session to get situated.
I totally understand not liking morning matches and I’ve been there myself. On more than one occasion I’ve had to drive 2.5 hours to play in a 10am match in an event where we weren’t allowed to warm up. I just kinda accepted it and focused on choosing the correct shot.
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My take on this is that if you're not a morning person, chances are you won't be playing your best snooker game at that time of the day.
I probably wouldn't want to produce my best in the morning anyway. Tournaments can get very long, better save your best for the last.
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Originally Posted by PDH View PostGood evening! My first post here so I will introduce myself, 30 year old player, currently using a Ton Praram one piece etc etc
I have been playing in a series of very small events, some snooker, some pool, I find that their is a noticeable difference in my level of play in a morning match compared to an evening match, with my evening matches yielding far better results.
Some of my matches have been 9.30 am starts, I find that my cueing isn't quite as good, and my shot selection could be better and it almost feels like my brain doesn't work in the mornings, end up making silly mistakes I wouldn't make in an evening match. I have tried getting up really early, so when 9.30 comes round I have been up 3-4 hours already, didn't notice much if any difference, I even did a crossword another time to get my brain moving before the match, again didn't feel any better.
If any of you have any tips for me, it would be greatly appreciated
PDH
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Originally Posted by jonny66 View PostEasier said than done sometimes. I wish I could just go to sleep because I want/need to be asleep.
I've got to be at a tournament tomorrow at 9:15am. Tight star table. I already know it's gonna be fun lol
Absolutely impossible to do something as hard as snooker to a very good standard at 9am in the morning.
Steve Davis said in commentary that none of the players like the 10am playing time when they're playing at the crucible.
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Originally Posted by throtts View PostYep,,, I remember all too well the pain. He just took on too many long ones when he was under it ,,, and behind in frames. Of course attacking was his game but sometimes you could see his shot selection for a good few given key moments was wrong.
Very sad still he never won at least one WC .
For some strange reason I now feel the need to honour this post with video magic! Enjoy the raw wind blow!
https://youtu.be/Pjn3dYlLNHQ
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Yep,,, I remember all too well the pain. He just took on too many long ones when he was under it ,,, and behind in frames. Of course attacking was his game but sometimes you could see his shot selection for a good few given key moments was wrong.
Very sad still he never won at least one WC .
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Originally Posted by the lone wolf View PostYep! Jimmy was my favourite player growing up and was heart broken every time he lost a WC final.
Like you wrote, if he had more discipline both Davis and Hendry would have fewer WC titles...
I had that stupid feeling, maybe if I don't watch he will win! ( Like its my fault for wanting it too much!! )Last edited by Cue crafty; 17 November 2017, 09:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by Cue crafty View PostFully 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.
Like you wrote, if he had more discipline both Davis and Hendry would have fewer WC titles...
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The club I practise at opens at 7.30am every day so I often get there at opening time to do solo practise whilst it's quiet, I used to think what's the point as I had similar problems focusing but I've just come back off holiday in the US and bought some tablets called Brain Awake whilst over there, they've made a huge difference! Had a look on Amazon and they're on there too. HTH.
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Originally Posted by the lone wolf View PostOriginally Posted by PDH View PostGood evening! My first post here so I will introduce myself, 30 year old player, currently using a Ton Praram one piece etc etc
I have been playing in a series of very small events, some snooker, some pool, I find that their is a noticeable difference in my level of play in a morning match compared to an evening match, with my evening matches yielding far better results.
Some of my matches have been 9.30 am starts, I find that my cueing isn't quite as good, and my shot selection could be better and it almost feels like my brain doesn't work in the mornings, end up making silly mistakes I wouldn't make in an evening match. I have tried getting up really early, so when 9.30 comes round I have been up 3-4 hours already, didn't notice much if any difference, I even did a crossword another time to get my brain moving before the match, again didn't feel any better.
If any of you have any tips for me, it would be greatly appreciated
PDH
Wake up early and prepared.
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Discipline will become your friend :snooker:
Still love the numpty though.
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Originally Posted by PDH View PostGood evening! My first post here so I will introduce myself, 30 year old player, currently using a Ton Praram one piece etc etc
I have been playing in a series of very small events, some snooker, some pool, I find that their is a noticeable difference in my level of play in a morning match compared to an evening match, with my evening matches yielding far better results.
Some of my matches have been 9.30 am starts, I find that my cueing isn't quite as good, and my shot selection could be better and it almost feels like my brain doesn't work in the mornings, end up making silly mistakes I wouldn't make in an evening match. I have tried getting up really early, so when 9.30 comes round I have been up 3-4 hours already, didn't notice much if any difference, I even did a crossword another time to get my brain moving before the match, again didn't feel any better.
If any of you have any tips for me, it would be greatly appreciated
PDH
Wake up early and prepared.
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Discipline will become your friend :snooker:
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