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Four secrets to becoming a great pool player

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Four secrets to becoming a great pool player

It goes without saying that a large part of being a great pool player is down to ability, though it is also partly down to overcoming the mind games.

Pool players can often become stressed and irritable as most of the the game is in the head. Can you really pot the black from that angle? Was the position you originally had better? There are several little nifty tricks to improve your all round game and rid your head of those frustrating mind games. So let’s look at how you can improve your all round game.



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YOGA

Yoga is an excellent way to overcome those feelings of fear that can often overwhelm you. Practiced daily, yoga exercises can help you to find an inner strength which will help to regulate your breathing and in turn, relax the body releasing tensions from the large muscle groups that will help you to feel at ease.

You won’t feel so seized up when you go for that all important winning shot. If you are relaxed then you are at ease, a clear mind will do wonders for your pool game.


POKER

While many poker players now play online on sites like http://www.alljackpotscasino.com/, there are still a lot of players who play in real life venues and as such have to master their mind and body.

Poker players can experience similar feelings to pool players, nervousness and the shakes can take over and it can be hard to regain control. Believe it or not, poker requires excellent body posture. Sitting nervously and leaning back and then forth too any times can reveal your bluff. Poker masters practice their posture much like they practice their poker face.

By playing a couple of games yourself, or just by speaking to a couple of pro’s, you can learn how to remain calm in high pressure situations and not give anything away that your opponent can capitalize on.


HILL WALKING

Surprisingly, hill-walking is also proven to improve a pool player’s game as it can help to improve not only fitness but endurance and the will to carry on. Unlike a lot of exercise, a good walk can be an excellent natural energizer, it boosts your circulation and increases the oxygen supply around your body which makes you feel more alert and alive. If you’re alert, your concentration and focus are likely to be better thus you’ll be able to focus on your game.


SUDOKU

Completing a game of Sudoku is another crafty method for pool players to improve their game. The puzzles are known to improve intelligence and focus which is required to become a great pool player. Just like physical exercise, it also important to exercise your mind.

The number puzzles can help you nail logical thinking so if you’re trying to work out which is the best way to nail that complicated shot that requires a lot of logic and precision.

The puzzles also help you to improve your concentration power as they require strategic thinking. This stems from pauses whilst completing the puzzle, if you stop midway through, you must start the whole think process again, thus your concentration and re-focus skills are developed.

The combination of Poker, Yoga, Hill-Walking and Sudoku, along with watching and researching the game and speaking to fellow competitors will make you an unstoppable pool player without a doubt and will help you to progress to the next level.

The feelings of contentment and satisfaction brought from each activity will allow for a more positive attitude and that can go a long way in any sport, particularly pool.


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