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choker
Just popping in
Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 15
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Posted: 2012-04-17 10:41
Hi Alan Bell here anybody got any questions about there game be it mental or technical look forward too answering look forward too the challenge  -----------------  Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor √
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ct
Home away from home
Joined: 21-Mar-2006
Posts: 466
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Posted: 2012-04-17 12:07
Hi Alan - I play too slow, I know I play too slow, all my friends comment on it, I know it's boring for them to have to play me, but I worry that if I play faster, I'm not trying my best. Do you know any tricks to get me to speed up my game?
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Quagmire
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Joined: 24-Nov-2011
Posts: 468
From: Leeds
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Posted: 2012-04-17 12:25
Hi Alan. Im trash, can you help? 
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MartinBullet
Just can't stay away
Joined: 06-Sep-2011
Posts: 106
From: Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Posted: 2012-04-17 12:28
Hi Alan,
my problem seems to be rushing shots and playing far too fast. The weird thing is when I play, 90% of the difficult shots I try I will make, but only about 50% of the simple shots that I should be potting every time will drop. Any ideas?
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Ads
Home away from home
Joined: 07-Sep-2007
Posts: 1894
From: Essex, England
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Posted: 2012-04-17 12:41
I'd just like to mention that Alan is a very good coach and well worth spending some time with.
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LeedsHighlander
Home away from home
Joined: 03-Dec-2011
Posts: 263
From: Reading
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Posted: 2012-04-17 13:02
Hi Alan
Del Sim here, I had a session with you when I was chopping 8 balls about 3/4 years ago at Bracknell Rileys. If you're around in Leeds area anytime soon I'd be keen to hear some advice in assisting with mental preparation before a match. Seem to lose my head halfway through and chop balls I havent missed since riggers had hair.
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choker
Just popping in
Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 15
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Posted: 2012-04-17 13:42
On 2012-04-17 12:07 , ct Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan - I play too slow, I know I play too slow, all my friends comment on it, I know it's boring for them to have to play me, but I worry that if I play faster, I'm not trying my best. Do you know any tricks to get me to speed up my game? Hi CT many people who i have coached have been fairly slow players the reason being that they like too select the right shot ,so would suggest you only take your time for that simple reason,the trick to get a little quicker is to have more selection of shots and certainly dont worry about what over people think just concentrate on your own game. keep in touch
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choker
Just popping in
Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 15
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Posted: 2012-04-17 13:47
On 2012-04-17 12:25 , Quagmire Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan. Im trash, can you help? Hi mate i have coached many players who have not been as good as others its about having fun and too have fun you have to understand your basics first
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choker
Just popping in
Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 15
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Posted: 2012-04-17 13:53
On 2012-04-17 12:28 , MartinBullet Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan,
my problem seems to be rushing shots and playing far too fast. The weird thing is when I play, 90% of the difficult shots I try I will make, but only about 50% of the simple shots that I should be potting every time will drop. Any ideas? Hi Martin i think you need too develop a pre shot routine which i call an act,this would give you a little more pace control around the table ,hopefully this will give you more success on your routne shots. ----------------- Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor √
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choker
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Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 15
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Posted: 2012-04-17 13:54
On 2012-04-17 12:41 , Ads Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! I'd just like to mention that Alan is a very good coach and well worth spending some time with. thanks mate see ya soon 
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choker
Just popping in
Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 15
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Posted: 2012-04-17 13:58
On 2012-04-17 13:02 , LeedsHighlander Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan
Del Sim here, I had a session with you when I was chopping 8 balls about 3/4 years ago at Bracknell Rileys. If you're around in Leeds area anytime soon I'd be keen to hear some advice in assisting with mental preparation before a match. Seem to lose my head halfway through and chop balls I havent missed since riggers had hair. Hello del im not near leeds, but if you round a couple lads up will come to you in the near future. About the preperation i would suggest the less you think about the match coming up the better, easier said than done.
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Machine1
Home away from home
Joined: 31-Oct-2011
Posts: 770
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Posted: 2012-04-17 14:28
Hi Alan I'm a machine do u have any wd40 as been out of the game a bit so need loosening up
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choker
Just popping in
Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 15
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Posted: 2012-04-17 17:23
On 2012-04-17 14:28 , Machine1 Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan I'm a machine do u have any wd40 as been out of the game a bit so need loosening up never seen a machine play good pool but if you got a love and feel for the game so be it
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BigDave
Forum User
Joined: 13-Mar-2006
Posts: 11008
From: England
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Posted: 2012-04-17 18:00
What's your advice for people who have trouble potting long, dead straight shots, perhaps playing off the rail - I've always been surprised how many people say they have trouble with this?
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Machine1
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Joined: 31-Oct-2011
Posts: 770
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Posted: 2012-04-18 10:08
On 2012-04-17 17:23 , choker Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! On 2012-04-17 14:28 , Machine1 Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan I'm a machine do u have any wd40 as been out of the game a bit so need loosening up
never seen a machine play good pool but if you got a love and feel for the game so be it I don't play good pool I play great pool 
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sriyantra
Not too shy to talk
Joined: 15-Mar-2009
Posts: 28
From: London
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Posted: 2012-04-18 10:09
On 2012-04-17 18:00 , BigDave Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! What's your advice for people who have trouble potting long, dead straight shots, perhaps playing off the rail - I've always been surprised how many people say they have trouble with this? Hi my name is Mario and I advice you to practice long straiht pots One good practice for this is lay all balls in in a line in the middle of the table and than place the withe on the second diamond straight behind the first ball near the cushen and pott it with a top spin in the corner pocket, Target is to pott the ball and follow the white to the corner pocket. Do this with all 15 ball lined up in the centre of the table after this move all 15 balls one diamond forward but the White ball stays on the second diamond so you increase the distance from object ball and cue ball do this and you will improve your potting with straight balls it helped me imense and I found out this exercise improves your confident when you have some straight shots during a match. I hope this will help you and just to mention it works with backspin too Regards Mario
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unique
Home away from home
Joined: 06-Sep-2009
Posts: 1917
From: South elmsall
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Posted: 2012-04-18 18:36
Hi Alan,I once missed a ball in 1995 but it's still grating on me,how can I deal with this miss,it's starting to affect my potting now,balls are starting to just catch the knuckles instead of hitting the centre of the bag,it's painful
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rc
Home away from home
Joined: 22-Jul-2009
Posts: 262
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Posted: 2012-04-18 18:55
On 2012-04-18 18:36 , unique Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan,I once missed a ball in 1995 but it's still grating on me,how can I deal with this miss,it's starting to affect my potting now,balls are starting to just catch the knuckles instead of hitting the centre of the bag,it's painful hahahahaha
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Ads
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Joined: 07-Sep-2007
Posts: 1894
From: Essex, England
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Posted: 2012-04-18 22:25
On 2012-04-18 18:36 , unique Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan,I once missed a ball in 1995 but it's still grating on me,how can I deal with this miss,it's starting to affect my potting now,balls are starting to just catch the knuckles instead of hitting the centre of the bag,it's painful you missed plenty last time we played pal  [ This message was edited by: Ads on 2012-04-18 22:26 ]
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choker
Just popping in
Joined: 28-Mar-2012
Posts: 15
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Posted: 2012-04-19 08:16
On 2012-04-18 10:08 , Machine1 Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! On 2012-04-17 17:23 , choker Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! On 2012-04-17 14:28 , Machine1 Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hi Alan I'm a machine do u have any wd40 as been out of the game a bit so need loosening up
never seen a machine play good pool but if you got a love and feel for the game so be it
I don't play good pool I play great pool
Hi mate seen ya play not sure you need a top coach, i think you need a mechanic and definately a MOT lol
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