You can also use persuasion on yourself. Like in the game of 9 ball. This pool game is highly psychological. And the fact that you can easily lose to anyone makes it an outstandingly strategical game. That’s why I have great respect for the game. I notice that when I played a couple of nights ago in Emerald Q, that I was losing to a couple of people that I am extremely better than. Once I lost a few games, the pool game was then between my opponent, myself, and my mind. As I continued to play I became aware of my frustrations and decided I was having “a bad pool day.” The women I was playing was a middle aged red head who clearly signified she was a beginner by asking and reassuring me about the rules, not to mention that she had a shot that needed work badly.

As the game went on I was in a slump. I could not make a shot, I had horrible leaves and she had won most of her games by hitting a ball really ha

I am reading a book on how the mind works and I have found that many people have a hard time redirecting their thought process. It takes much practice and a lot of peace of mind. See, the whole object is letting go of all the stress of life and allowing your brain to grasp only what you are trying to be fixated on. Psychologically talking your self down step by step is not easily achieved. It requires absolute relaxation. Especially in pool. When I am playing pool in this league, I am in a bar atmosphere with music, drunks, distractions, and people giving you a hard time. Also in pool you have to worry about your shots, which entail: speed, angles, English, and your leave for your next shot. It may be hard taking all this in while psychologically persuading yourself. It was for me.

I did believe however that the only reason I did play bad was very bad luck. I have heard of pool players having their on and off days but this was ridiculous. The way I figure it, is that there is no real explanation except sheer coincidence. And that is no real excuse.

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