tips to improve concentration needed

[snooker warrior]

as the title says ,,i need some tips on improving my concentration especially when i am practicing,,in my matches it is not to much of a problem and my form is good ,, it would be nice to be able to really put some good solid practice in ,, because sometimes my game in practice is shockingly bad but in my matches i am hitting the ball as well as ever ,,, so any tips anyone ?????????????????????????

[snooker warrior]

anyone ????

[RGCirencester]

Is there a tip to improve concentration??? Its something you have to do, if you enjoy the game it is not difficult imo. Maybe try lots of short practice sessions say an hour a day if you find it hard to maintain concentration for a long period of time.

[RocketRoy1983]

Unfortunately this is something that I myself struggle with. It cant, in my opinion, be taught as such but try to clear your mind before the break off and if your picking balls out of the pocket try just looking at a colour say the brown and dont take your eyes off it. (Dont forget to put the balls back on their spots) Dont get angry/annoyed but think in your mind "Wait til you miss and im gonna punish you" then when its your turn just concentrate on every pot 100% and take nothing for granted.

In practice as my good friend RGC mentions dont "Long it out" and keep to short spells. If you have 3 hours to spare dont do 3 hours solid practice. Practice maybe the lineup for 45 minutes, have a 15 minute break then practice clearing the colours/rest play for 15 mins and whatever routine you do but keep to small bursts.

[MattCash]

Regarding your previous post roy, what are the effects of continuous long practice sessions? I often practice solid in 3+ hour periods, 3 or 4 times a week. I still enjoy the game to a high level, but would be interested in the benefits of shorter sessions.

[RGCirencester]

I would say it depends who you are. Some people find it difficult to concentrate fully for long periods of time. Your brain will actually function better if you take a 15 minute break every 45 minutes as Roy suggests. This is commonly suggested to students whilst studying. Personally though i prefer long practice sessions without a break (except for my obligatory bacon sandwhich break of course )

[MattCash]

(except for my obligatory bacon sandwhich break of course )

Is this also essential for concentration?

[RocketRoy1983]

Regarding your previous post roy, what are the effects of continuous long practice sessions? I often practice solid in 3+ hour periods, 3 or 4 times a week. I still enjoy the game to a high level, but would be interested in the benefits of shorter sessions.

Great to hear your putting the hours in Matt. Let me start by saying that even if you feel your getting nowhere despite all the practice keep at it and one day when your playing youll feel as though youve gone up a gear in your game and its a great feeling. I used to practice 2-6 hours 4 times a week pretty much non stop and like you loved it and could still do that now. However, i found that by taking a 15 minute break when you go back to the table you feel a lot "fresher" When you practice for say 3 hours would you agree that after about an hour or so sometimes you might feel a bit annoyed/tired and lose focus a bit? Thats the time to leave the table, sit down, get some fresh air or have a drink or whatever.

Anything to forget about the game for 15 mins or so. Then when you go back you can resume your routines with a clear head. Give it a go and see if you become more consistent.

The same goes for a match. If your playing say 5 frames after each frame go to the toilet and even that 2/3 minute break may benefit your game. You might find that it doesnt but if you dont try youll never know.

[RGCirencester]

Is this also essential for concentration?

It is actually! They take the bar tab off of the table time at our club so its basically buy a bacon sandwhich and a coke, get an hour of table time free

[RocketRoy1983]

It is actually! They take the bar tab off of the table time at our club so its basically buy a bacon sandwhich and a coke, get an hour of table time free

What?? So what if you played for an hour and ate 2 bacon sandwiches and 3 pints of lager would they owe YOU money?? Seriously how does that work or have I read it wrong???

[RGCirencester]

No they dont owe you money, but as your bar tab is now 7.50 or something you can play for another hour and a half without paying anything extra. You pay for food as drink as you go along and then settle up at the end.

Basically table time = (£3 * number of hours) - money spent on food and drink
stay for 2 hours, that 6 pound table time, have 2 bacon sandwhiches = 3 pound and you pay 3 pound for the table when you leave. But if you have 4 bacon sandwhiches you pay nothing for the table, and 6 pound for the food.

Oh and Roy, no they do not pay you money if you spend more at the bar unfortunately

Edit: Right so i confused Roy so i will attempt to explain...
Our club wasnt getting anyone through the door so about 2 years ago they made table time free if there were 2 or more of you. The idea being you would spend enough at the bar with 2 of you to cover costs.
Unfortunately this led to people taking advantage, staying for hours and not buying anything. So now it has changed to be a free table providing you spend the equivalent of your table time on food and drink. So if you spend 18 pounds at the bar, and stay for 6 hours (3 pound an hour), they charge you nothing for the table. But if you only spend 5 pounds you will haev to pay 13 pounds for the table.
So now every week we have bacon and egg sandhiches and many cups of tea

[RocketRoy1983]

It really does sound like one of those "Carlsberg dont do snooker clubs..But if they did"

Back to topic I hope the tips ive given help to start with and let me know how it goes.

[MattCash]

Thanks for the advice roy, but unfortunately when you are being charged £6.00 per hour thanks to the evil Riley's corporation.....
.....Time is money

[RocketRoy1983]

Thanks for the advice roy, but unfortunately when you are being charged £6.00 per hour thanks to the evil Riley's corporation.....
.....Time is money

Find out what "Deals" they do. I know you can print off a voucher from their webbie which entitles you to an hours table time. If youve done that maybe sign some friends up

[RGCirencester]

Isn't rileys 10 pound all day until 7 or something. Thats what i always used to do before i found out about my club.