en-us Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:56:53 -0500 info@apa-atlanta.com 60 APA Atlanta http://apa-atlanta.com/ APA Atlanta http://apa-atlanta.com/ http://apa-atlanta.com/common/forumimages/APALogoLrg.jpg APA Atlanta RSS Feed 200 148 Shooting in Desperation elliottshirley http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=972&REPLY_ID=2877 General Pool Discussion Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:46:18 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=972 Quote:
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Originally posted by elliottshirley

SL 7 playing SL 2. SL 7 loses 1st game. How do you keep desperation away?

SL 7 playing SL 7 1st SL 7 has 4 wins, 2nd SL 7 has 0 wins. How do you keep desperation away?

When you are down by several games, how do you keep desperation from overwhelming you and come back a win? Can that be described?


My two cents. When in this situation, you can only go with what you know. You do not know whether you will win or not, but you do know if you have overcome this situation before. If you have been in this position before and won, remind yourself of that, use that to draw from, remind yourself of that time you won a match that you were down big and hopefully you will beat desperation. Focus on that positive match and not the current situation.
If you are setting in the chair watching your opponent run racks, mentally become him, playing his game in your mind, that way when you come to the table, you are still in synch or a mental type of rythmn, where hopefully you just fall right into stroke, without thinking of what the score is. Think of how beautiful a perfectly executed run out is, as your opponent is completing one. I think it is all a battle to overcome desperation or negative thinking.

As far as a desperation shot, it is no different than a low percentage shot. Just that, nothing more than a tougher than usual shot. They happen.

If you do lose, do not beat yourself up, its only pool. Think about what you could have done differently and try to remember that lesson, the next time you are setting in the chair watching as your opponent kicks your butt. Regardless, just like the other said, it is all done one shot at a time.

On a different note, I always loved steam rolling a guy as he was throwing his cue around, ranting and raving in desperation. Some people would say this is a form of sharking by the losing player, I always felt it was a motivator. For some reason it always makes me play better. One more reason not to let your desperation show. [8D]



Michael Miller
Kennesaw, GA]]> describing speed Genie http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=973&REPLY_ID=2871 General Pool Discussion Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:11:15 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=973 Quote:
English is a bad word to new players - they should be learning to shoot straight with center ball. If a player can learn to play position with center ball first and then start to learn english it is better.

Players start using english too much, to the point where they rely on it to make shots. I've heard players say "I shoot this cut shot with outside english to make it" but they don't know why(contact induced throw causes the shot to be under cut). If you learn to shoot center ball first on all shots at all different speeds then you move up to english.

Speed is also a direct result of your stroke. I see too many players waste their time doing practice strokes because they always change the speed on the final stroke (they have the same speed everytime on teh practice stroke and speed up or slow down on the final stroke). Another key component is bridge length and follow through. If its a short little shot if you shorten your bridge and follow through its easier to control the ball and vice versa - on a hard shot (the break) you lengthen the bridge distance and follow through.]]> need info on masters (especially at mr. cues) jrt30004 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=970&REPLY_ID=2870 8&9 Ball Leagues Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:22 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=970 Quote:
If you guys happen to need another player when you get closer to the new session I'll play. I'm not the strongest player in the Wed masters but I'm not the weakest either. I'm a decent 7 that on most days can hold his own against probably all but the top 5% of the masters league.

Just keep me in mind if you are short players - i could fill the spot until you found a better player lol]]> Free Pool? dantexn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=969&REPLY_ID=2866 General Pool Discussion Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:17:59 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=969 Quote:
KB has free pool from 10am-5pm

Jeff Hunt]]> let's end the rumors about the pool room jrt30004 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=971&REPLY_ID=2859 8&9 Ball Leagues Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:11:58 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=971 Quote:
oh - i got comments. but i have to consider my audience here. talk to ya tonight,

they used to call me jason - now you can just call me EVIL.]]> Concentration and focus while in a match Foghorn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=693&REPLY_ID=2852 General Pool Discussion Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:47:14 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=693 Quote:
Has anyone tried some of the drills that are posted here? If you have tried them please post a response so that others can read them and share there thoughts too. If you have anymore that really helped you post them too.

Thanks

WAlly]]> 9-Ball All-Star Cup--Spring Session THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=879 Singles, Doubles & Triples Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:04:43 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=879 TIME CHANGES ON SUNDAY--IF YOU DON'T CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS YOU'LL BE AN HOUR LATE!!!! DON'T FORGET SUNDAY 1PM IS 12 HOURS AFTER SATURDAY MIDNIGHT!

START TIME IS 1 P.M. FOR THIS DAY ONLY.

This Tournament will be Sunday March 14th at Cue's Billiards (in Marietta) 3354 Canton Highway. Doors will open at 11:30 am, tournament will start at 1 pm and I've been told they may have a breakfast menu available).

You must be on a [9] team to participate in this event. If you do not have 10 [9] scores in our system you will have to play as a Skill Level Nine. (If you have at least 10 [9] scores under your belt you play at your current skill level.)

You may pre-register with your scoresheets (just $5) up til March 5th (for travel divisions). After March 5th you need to CALL IN your registration and pay $10 at the door. Call 770 667-1105 ext. 13 or email anita@apa-atlanta.com .

IF WE DO NOT KNOW YOU'RE GONNA BE THERE THEN YOU'RE NOT REGISTERED (AND YOU MUST BE REGISTERED AHEAD OF TIME). IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR MONEY BEFORE SATURDAY THEN IT'S TEN DOLLARS ENTRY FEE.

ALL players should be ready to play in the first round--we will most likely start players at every level IN THE BEGINNING. So please be there BEFORE 1 pm.
For more information look for fliers with scoresheets starting in mid-February.

P.S. Yes we WILL be running Singles Boards within this tournament.]]> A Cardiologist's Funeral MGaryD http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=967&REPLY_ID=2844 Jokes Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:36:37 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=967 Quote:
Love it!

Don Ranke
Team Captain
Shut up & Shoot]]> Spring 2010 Singles Regionals THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=877&REPLY_ID=2834 Singles, Doubles & Triples Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:19:44 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=877 Quote:
Thanks also to our Volunteer Tournament Staff,
Division Rep/Team Captain David Staton [8D]
Team Captain Kelly Quattlebaum [:D]

Woody and ANita couldn't have done it without you!]]> Practice dantexn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=968&REPLY_ID=2832 General Pool Discussion Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:45:58 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=968 Quote:
Hey man i would like to practice some. I shoot on tuesdays and thursdays at Marietta Billiards. If you would like to practice Tuesday around 4:00 or 5:00 at Marietta Billiard. I can practice drills that can help play 8 or 9 ball game.

Just send me a message if that works for you.

Wally]]> 7 needs a partner for 9 ball doubles chris feather http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=953&REPLY_ID=2831 8&9 Ball Leagues Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:06:14 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=953 Quote:
I also need a partner who's a sl3. Anyone that might be interested send me a message.]]> Regionals this weekend chris feather http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=966&REPLY_ID=2829 8&9 Ball Leagues Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:19:28 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=966 Quote:
Looking forward to playing you in 9 ball.]]> Playing different under different circumstances? dantexn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=964&REPLY_ID=2828 General Pool Discussion Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:37:55 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=964 Quote:
Here is a site that Dr. Cue has a good article on pool.

SROCONSTRUCTIONCO@COMCAST.NET&utm_campaign=Newsletter+-+March+2010" target="_blank">http://www.ozonebilliards.com/visonmarch2010.html?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Click+Here+To+Read+Entire+Article&utm_content=SROCONSTRUCTIONCO@COMCAST.NET&utm_campaign=Newsletter+-+March+2010

Here is some out of the article that i liked about keeping vision while playing

The major key to retaining vision during competition lies in tempo; usually mistakes are made in haste. It's when we start playing out of our natural tempo and begin to hurry that we neglect to see what's on the table. Often we are so pleased with an opponent's miss and eager to shoot that we simply fire in the shot in front of us only to face an impossible situation afterwards. In a game situation it is imperative when arriving at the table to take the time needed to assess the entire layout. Where are the problem balls? Can I run out? If not do I play a safety now or do I run a few balls and use that perfectly situated five ball for a devastating safety several shots from now? What is possible

Check out the whole article and see if it helps you

WAlly


]]> pictures bryd33 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=963 Improve the Website Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:14:01 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=963
poolhall junkie]]> Confident stroke dranke3 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=939&REPLY_ID=2823 General Pool Discussion Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:05:29 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=939 Quote:
We just added a new player to our team that has never played on a pool league and everything that we say here is what he needs. I have spent many hours with him and have help[ed him stop popping up after his shot. He also swings his arms to help make his shot while he pops up. This was something that he did not realize that he was doing.

As we worked together he has reduce the amount of times he does it and has tried to start watching his approach to the cue ball and staying down on his shot. I can see a big improvement in his game and hope that he continues to practice this. I know that this will take time but it is fun to work with someone and see there game improve. They really enjoy it and so do I.

Wally]]> Interested in a Christian Team Foghorn http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=906&REPLY_ID=2822 8&9 Ball Leagues Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:56:40 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=906 Quote:
Would anyone like to form a Christian team to play out of Marietta Billiards in * and/or 9 ball or even both. I think that it would be nice to have 6 to 8 players that are Believers playing pool together. We co do the Double Jeopardy format.

So if you are interested in doing this please let me know.

I would also like to find someone to play in the Scotch Doubles and the Jack and Jill events too.

Please let me know.

WAlly]]> Window opens to register for US Amateur THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=962 Singles, Doubles & Triples Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:30:53 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=962
The prelims will be held in mid-September (approximately) but you MUST register between April 1st and June 15th.

All s/l 7's and s/l 9's will get a registration form mailed to them, as will all previous participants. IF the national office has your correct mailing address.

Others needing the registration materials may obtain them from our office starting on April 1st.

email anita@apa-atlanta.com or call anita at 770 667-1105 ext 12 (or leave a message on ext 13, the tournament hotline).]]> Labor Day Weekend--no division play THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=961 8&9 Ball Leagues Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:28:05 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=961
There will be no regular division matches or regular division wildcard matches on these days.

Juniors will not be scheduled to play on this weekend, either.

Masters may need to check their schedules but there is a high chance they won't be scheduled for this weekend, either.]]> Sunday/Monday Summer Wildcards THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=960 8&9 Ball Leagues Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:26:04 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=960
The Division Cup will still be September 11, 2010 for ALL regular divisions.]]> Summer Session 9ball All-Star Cup THAT ANITA http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=959 8&9 Ball Leagues Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:24:14 -0500 http://apa-atlanta.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=959
This Tournament will be Sunday July 18th at Cue's Billiards (in Marietta) 3354 Canton Highway. Start time and doors open time to be announced later.

You must be on a [9] team to participate in this event. If you do not have 10 [9] scores in our system you will have to play as a Skill Level Nine. (If you have at least 10 [9] scores under your belt you play at your current [9] skill level.)

You may pre-register with your scoresheets (just $5) up til July 9th (for travel divisions). After July 9th you need to CALL IN your registration and pay $10 at the door. Call 770 667-1105 ext. 13 or email anita@apa-atlanta.com .

IF WE DO NOT KNOW YOU'RE GONNA BE THERE THEN YOU'RE NOT REGISTERED (AND YOU MUST BE REGISTERED AHEAD OF TIME). IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR MONEY BEFORE SATURDAY THEN IT'S TEN DOLLARS ENTRY FEE.

ALL players should be ready to play in the first round--we will most likely start players at every level IN THE BEGINNING. So please be there at least 30 minutes BEFORE the tournament is scheduled to start.

For more information look for fliers with scoresheets starting in mid-June.

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