Billy Jackets
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When I was playing my best pool, 15 years ago, there was an old hustler in the pool room, watching intently, most days.
One day I asked him how I could improve my game, and he said , you make too many "Nothing Shots".
Meaning, they were not bad shots, but they did nothing to improve my position in the game, or to put any pressure on my opponent.
I got sick, and my game deteriorated, but I never forgot that advice.
If you want to see if you are shooting , "Nothing Shots", watch the match between Corey Duell and Alex Pagulayan on You Tube, at this years Derby City Classic.
They find something positive to do, without selling out, almost every shot.
I watched the video last night, and I went and played some today.
I found quite a few, really great shots, that I never would have seen before.
All, still within my ability, and comfort zone.
I am sure all the champions on here, know this stuff , but for the rest of you, I think this is worth watching, thinking about, and trying to incorporate into your games.
One day I asked him how I could improve my game, and he said , you make too many "Nothing Shots".
Meaning, they were not bad shots, but they did nothing to improve my position in the game, or to put any pressure on my opponent.
I got sick, and my game deteriorated, but I never forgot that advice.
If you want to see if you are shooting , "Nothing Shots", watch the match between Corey Duell and Alex Pagulayan on You Tube, at this years Derby City Classic.
They find something positive to do, without selling out, almost every shot.
I watched the video last night, and I went and played some today.
I found quite a few, really great shots, that I never would have seen before.
All, still within my ability, and comfort zone.
I am sure all the champions on here, know this stuff , but for the rest of you, I think this is worth watching, thinking about, and trying to incorporate into your games.