Problem with the mental/concentration aspect of snooker

[mythman69]

Hi mate

The secret is to concentrate from the first ball to the last ball which isnt easy. I started off trying to keep my eyes on the table for a whole frame whether it was me or my opponent at the table and I really mean stay focused on the table nowhere else. Then gradually 2 3 4 5 frames until I could eventually play a best of 19 match and stay focused for the whole match and its a great feeling. So in other words if your up the club playing dont look at the bar area or the tv or whos playing on the next table stay focused on your table and even if your opponent is on a break keep the eyes fixed to the table and yku can pick up useful tips like the speed of the table and small drifts etc. If you manage to do this properly then you will blank out what is going on around you and notice nothing apart from what is going on at the table and being in the zone. A wee tip for you too. If playing a match and you are 3 o up first to 5 never take your foot off the gas go for the kill because if you start thinking this is easy and take it for granted then you will get punished believe me. Plus not taking your foot off the gas means you will keep your focus as you know you still have a job to do. I was 10 7 up on john parrot in the last 16 of the world championship and took my foot of the gas abit thinking I was home and dry and paid the price I lost 13 12 and still haunts me now as it was a silly mistake on my parpart.good luck with your game mate and most of all enjoy it.

Cheers Chris small

Www.chrissmallsnookercoaching. co.uk

Thanks for the great advice !! I will try but it is difficult with the bar calling my name

[Byrom]

Helps to stay cool at all times -