"At the table mentality"

[bongo]

my hands sweat a lot when playing, even when I'm in good form and winning frames. im not sure its because im nervous or what, just couldn't help it. anyone with the same problem? any suggestions on how to improve?

I think that is just nerves. What you can do is just wash your hands after each frame or wipe your hands with a damp towel then a dry towel, I think that would work, just make sure your hands are dry after.

[wzrd]

That's really a great piece of advice RocketRoy. I tried this "the table is mine" -thinking this weekend and it worked very well. For the first time in competitive play I was able to feel relaxed and focused on the table. Others take heed!

[RocketRoy1983]

That's really a great piece of advice RocketRoy. I tried this "the table is mine" -thinking this weekend and it worked very well. For the first time in competitive play I was able to feel relaxed and focused on the table. Others take heed!

It is a great way to feel relaxed at the table. Get a bit of "arrogance" or confidence or whatever you wish to call it and own the table. As I say if your opponent HAS to play on YOUR table make it as difficult as you can for him...and get back on it at the earliest opportunity.

[wildJONESEYE]

I took a coaching session this evening and one thing I told this kid a few months back has really helped him in his game and I wanted to just share it here on TSF and hopefully this small mentality change will benefit someone.

This kid was a great little potter but would rush around at 100mph. So..

When you are at the table remember that you own the table. It is yours. No one can interfere whilst you are playing your shots. Take your time and assess what shot is the correct one to take on. Do not allow your opponent the opportunity to play on your table and if he has to ensure that things are as difficult for him as possible so you can quickly get back to playing the beautiful game again on YOUR table.

Hope this mental lesson helps someone somewhere.

Roy

if only you was Tony Dragos coach he would have had a far better carear....

[marshoush]

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Yes. Say to yourself "When you miss im going to punish you"

umm when being mental u mean does a person have to punish his subconcious mind when missing then he will be better ? :/

[bkpaul]

Do not allow your opponent the opportunity to play on your table and if he has to ensure that things are as difficult for him as possible so you can quickly get back to playing the beautiful game again on YOUR table.


Roy

Great advice, if you go on the add that you don't need to make a century to win, 4 X 20 or 3 X 25 or 2 X 35 breaks in every frame will make you world champion then the kid is on the road to something good.

I get sick of hearing "I need to hit a big break to beat him (her)" ... load of rubbish!