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jboy
Just popping in
Joined: 03-Jan-2012
Posts: 7
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Posted: 2013-01-22 19:51
Have any of you guys thought of quitting? I have recently returned to the game after a couple of years absence and after a really poor practice session tonight it has crossed my mind to just pack it in. Maybe i just need some coaching? Has this ever happened to anyone or is it just me?
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tigger147
Home away from home
Joined: 19-Jun-2007
Posts: 2605
From: liverpool
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Posted: 2013-01-22 20:22
lots of times, then I remember I'm 'married with children' and recall why I want to get out of the house and play pool whenever I can !!!!!
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billiardbloke
Home away from home
Joined: 28-Sep-2010
Posts: 316
From: The Black Country
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Posted: 2013-01-22 20:29
I got tanked by Craig Hirst at Solihull Riley's in May last year and didn't pick my cue up for 3 months after it. i played awful and couldn't string 3 pots together. I'm well over it it now and just think of it as part of the learning curve. I promised myself to get to my local Riley's at least once a week this year and also I'm considering asking Mick Hill for some coaching sessions even though he coaches 8 ball in Bilston (I want to ask him if he'd do a 9 ball session but would go with an 8 ball lesson if I thought he could he teach me a few things that I could integrate into my American pool game).
I think if you still enjoy pool then get some coaching. Theres been some class players who have sung the praises of coaches like Alan Bell & Imrin Majid in these forums.
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Riggers
Home away from home
Joined: 30-Mar-2006
Posts: 4454
From: Barnsley (centre of the universe)
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Posted: 2013-01-22 21:20
Yes - after losing to Nicky Hayes. Then I got a grip of myself and decided a better course of action is to stop giving starts to people who don't need one 
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nicoteen
Home away from home
Joined: 02-Jul-2011
Posts: 333
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Posted: 2013-01-22 23:24
Rigby let it go pal !! Unfortunately u was never good enough anyway so get over it 😃u getting boring na
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nicoteen
Home away from home
Joined: 02-Jul-2011
Posts: 333
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Posted: 2013-01-22 23:26
But if u want another game I'm always willing to relieve u of cash level game at Vegas for whatever u want
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Hawkeye
Just can't stay away
Joined: 17-May-2012
Posts: 100
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Posted: 2013-01-23 00:33
Yes, just this week and I'll probably go through with it. I realised that when the frustration of playing bad outweighs the enjoyment of playing well then its no longer a hobby its more of a burden and you're playing more to try and avoid disappointment than just to enjoy playing.
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BMW
Just can't stay away
Joined: 03-Oct-2012
Posts: 128
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Posted: 2013-01-23 09:56
On 2013-01-22 21:20 , Riggers Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Yes - after losing to Nicky Hayes. Then I got a grip of myself and decided a better course of action is to stop giving starts to people who don't need one dis respectful as always !! is there any wonder number is events has dropped with people with attitudes like this
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Cueboy88
Home away from home
Joined: 13-Nov-2007
Posts: 588
From: Doncaster.
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Posted: 2013-01-23 11:12
Just once. After I was 4-0 up on Karl Read and lost 7-4 in a BWPPA event 3 years ago. Had 2 weeks off, then when I got back in the club I just loved playing, and I think I needed that to teach me some things about my mental strength
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enigma
Not too shy to talk
Joined: 05-Dec-2012
Posts: 39
From: leeds united
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Posted: 2013-01-23 11:43
ive packed it in loads of times ,im going for the world record for come backs lol
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jboy
Just popping in
Joined: 03-Jan-2012
Posts: 7
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Posted: 2013-01-23 17:14
Glad to hear i'm not the only one. I think some coaching is probably the best idea. Is there anyone contactable on here who is any good?
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andystoke
Home away from home
Joined: 21-Apr-2006
Posts: 226
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Posted: 2013-01-23 20:10
How often do you play?? May just be that you need a break... Week or 2 off may well sort it!
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jboy
Just popping in
Joined: 03-Jan-2012
Posts: 7
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Posted: 2013-01-23 21:41
I usually play twice a week. I'm starting to think that i've hit a plateau with my game and need a helping hand to get onto the next stage.
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InsideEnglish
Home away from home
Joined: 05-Nov-2008
Posts: 421
From: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Posted: 2013-01-23 23:21
take 6 months off.......then quit
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PH
Home away from home
Joined: 01-Jan-2011
Posts: 350
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Posted: 2013-01-24 05:45
Hawkeye:
"Yes, just this week and I'll probably go through with it. I realised that when the frustration of playing bad outweighs the enjoyment of playing well then its no longer a hobby its more of a burden and you're playing more to try and avoid disappointment than just to enjoy playing."
This comment I completely understand! While I love the game it's certainly not an easy one to maintain good form in! I wouldn't say that I've quit pool but I've been having a long time away from it with the occasional weekend small flyer and even that hasn't worked. I'd say that if you're going to have a break you need to not play anything as you'll only get mauled if you play competitions with any standard after not practicing...
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wildman147
Home away from home
Joined: 13-Mar-2009
Posts: 2764
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Posted: 2013-01-24 07:08
come on guys this is all abit doom and gloom... this game is mostly a mental game so for me its all about positive thinking. Get yourself in a GB9 or T9B event win a few games and enjoy that winning buzz this will elimate all of these thoughts then who knows how good you can get.
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ashawthing
Home away from home
Joined: 29-Jan-2008
Posts: 288
From: Wirral, Merseyside
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Posted: 2013-01-24 09:21
On 2013-01-24 05:45 , PH Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Hawkeye:
"Yes, just this week and I'll probably go through with it. I realised that when the frustration of playing bad outweighs the enjoyment of playing well then its no longer a hobby its more of a burden and you're playing more to try and avoid disappointment than just to enjoy playing."
This comment I completely understand! While I love the game it's certainly not an easy one to maintain good form in! I wouldn't say that I've quit pool but I've been having a long time away from it with the occasional weekend small flyer and even that hasn't worked. I'd say that if you're going to have a break you need to not play anything as you'll only get mauled if you play competitions with any standard after not practicing... You still got toothache?
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PH
Home away from home
Joined: 01-Jan-2011
Posts: 350
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Posted: 2013-01-25 09:24
Thankfully no! I had a filling replaced and it seems to have gone away now.
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chirst147
Home away from home
Joined: 28-Aug-2006
Posts: 630
From: Birmingham
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Posted: 2013-01-26 19:44
On 2013-01-22 20:29 , billiardbloke Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! I got tanked by Craig Hirst at Solihull Riley's in May last year and didn't pick my cue up for 3 months after it. i played awful and couldn't string 3 pots together. I'm well over it it now and just think of it as part of the learning curve. I promised myself to get to my local Riley's at least once a week this year and also I'm considering asking Mick Hill for some coaching sessions even though he coaches 8 ball in Bilston (I want to ask him if he'd do a 9 ball session but would go with an 8 ball lesson if I thought he could he teach me a few things that I could integrate into my American pool game).
I think if you still enjoy pool then get some coaching. Theres been some class players who have sung the praises of coaches like Alan Bell & Imrin Majid in these forums. Who are you billiard bloke? Can't remember drubbing someone 7-0. Was it at the GB9 qualifying? Sorry to hear you gave up after losing to me. I have taken a few notable scalps in my time but am currently in tournament retirement myself. Craig Hirst ----------------- Multiple winner of the Solihull Wednesday knockout competition.
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billiardbloke
Home away from home
Joined: 28-Sep-2010
Posts: 316
From: The Black Country
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Posted: 2013-01-26 23:16
No Craig it was on a wednesday night knockout. I had a 2 head start race to 7 and u won 7-4 and i was shocking (u didnt miss a thing for 1st 5 racks). . Like i said mate i got back on it a few months later but due to a job change i cant make wed nights at solihull anymore. I might see u at the rack n roll annual this year buddy
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