The Les Edwards Snooker Challenge Thread

[lesedwards]

Will work even more Les if you actually complete the challenges, this way it would gain your confidence which you can build from.

Yes that's for sure. I remember a month ago when I could only clear two reds with black or pink now I am upset if I don't clear all four reds in the first few attempts. So I will continue to work at this challenge. You will all know when I complete this challenge. I keep the video running just in case.

[tedisbill]

So what's your highest break so far with the latest challenge, Les? You should be aiming to beat that every day!

[lesedwards]

So what's your highest break so far with the latest challenge, Les? You should be aiming to beat that every day!

39 I think, you know I never counted the video I posted. But what ever it adds up to. I will work on the challenge tomorrow. Day off yesterday and I have Jim Wych and his wife coming for a visit tonight so we will get a few games in tonight so I took it easy today.

[GeordieDS]

It's your positional play that lets you down Les, practising on your own you can pot yourself out of trouble but in a match with a bit more tension in the body it's easy to miss

[lesedwards]

It's your positional play that lets you down Les, practising on your own you can pot yourself out of trouble but in a match with a bit more tension in the body it's easy to miss

You noticed the two off the cushion...LOL ones that I would probably not even attempt in a match. So now my break is probably 16 which is usual in a match. I still need a lot of work on my positional play. I will keep working on this challenge and others but this is one of the best for me as it changes each time.

[alabadi]

i tried the latest challenge today, had a few 5 reds and colours couldn't get the last one due to it either being near a cushion or just not getting on it right, in fact my positional play was off a bit.

i replaced my tip the other day and i don't think its right yet. i got very close to getting the last red on my last attempt, it was just 2-3 inches off the side cushion a foot or so above the blue. i landed on the black a bit too low, but tried to get in behind it the angle probably wasn't there and ended up hitting it and putting it on the cushion. in hing sight i should have hit it a bit firmer to knock it away.

anyway tried a cross double, which i nearly got hit the middle pocket jaw , was good on the blue too so maybe i could have had a clearance. ill give it another go later in the week if i get a chance.

[lesedwards]

i tried the latest challenge today, had a few 5 reds and colours couldn't get the last one due to it either being near a cushion or just not getting on it right, in fact my positional play was off a bit.

i replaced my tip the other day and i don't think its right yet. i got very close to getting the last red on my last attempt, it was just 2-3 inches off the side cushion a foot or so above the blue. i landed on the black a bit too low, but tried to get in behind it the angle probably wasn't there and ended up hitting it and putting it on the cushion. in hing sight i should have hit it a bit firmer to knock it away.

anyway tried a cross double, which i nearly got hit the middle pocket jaw , was good on the blue too so maybe i could have had a clearance. ill give it another go later in the week if i get a chance.

Sounds like you are doing very well. Good for you.
I have laid low the last two days but will be on my table tomorrow morning working on the challenge. Probably been good for me to have a little break.

[danam1]

If you don't mind me asking, what was the outcome about your shoulder and elbow mate?

[Leo]

Sounds like you are doing very well. Good for you.
I have laid low the last two days but will be on my table tomorrow morning working on the challenge. Probably been good for me to have a little break.

With the amount of determination and groundwork you & Alibaldi have put in , the latest challenge should really be a bit of a walk in the park especially as in theory you've got 2 shots with a ball in hand. It's not like you have to split the pack and rely on a bit of luck.
I personally think you should stick to this challenge and familiarise yourselves with scattered reds which is always going to come up in game play then eventually add more reds and even learn to split the pack.
With confidence playing a key role in snooker you pair need to start completing these challenges sooner rather then later and if you're both struggling still at Xmas you will have to question yourselves what you want out of the game.

[j6uk]

he said it a few pages back, and from what i got from it his elbow is eating itself and cant be replaced and his shoulders and wasting way too. if iv not got that right id like to be corrected

If you don't mind me asking, what was the outcome about your shoulder and elbow mate?

[lesedwards]

he said it a few pages back, and from what i got from it his elbow is eating itself and cant be replaced and his shoulders and wasting way too. if iv not got that right id like to be corrected

J6 your not too far off as far as my elbow, not sure on shoulders, once I see the Shoulder specialist I will know more. Basically the muscle that runs though the shoulder is stretched and my Doc says they can operate by cutting the muscle and then re attaching it and I should be as good as new. Basically between years of golf and framing homes I have Stretched them.

[lesedwards]

With the amount of determination and groundwork you & Alibaldi have put in , the latest challenge should really be a bit of a walk in the park especially as in theory you've got 2 shots with a ball in hand. It's not like you have to split the pack and rely on a bit of luck.
I personally think you should stick to this challenge and familiarise yourselves with scattered reds which is always going to come up in game play then eventually add more reds and even learn to split the pack.
With confidence playing a key role in snooker you pair need to start completing these challenges sooner rather then later and if you're both struggling still at Xmas you will have to question yourselves what you want out of the game.

Hi Leo, I would like to think we should be able to make a total clearance also but it is not happening yet. I do believe if we both stick at this one we will get there. I am really enjoying the challenges espically this one. I am starting with some blacks off the spot this morning as I have found I am missing some easy blacks while trying to complete the latest challenge.

[tedisbill]

Alabadi:

As I said in the explanation to this challenge, you only need to gently bump into the reds with the first shot. Don't go mad or you'll knock them by cushions like you're doing. If you go in gently, you'll normally find they'll all pot if you take them in the right order. Even if they don't pot, I'd rather play a gentle cannon later, than try and fetch balls off the cushion. Hope that helps a bit, good luck.

[lesedwards]

Alabadi:

As I said in the explanation to this challenge, you only need to gently bump into the reds with the first shot. Don't go mad or you'll knock them by cushions like you're doing. If you go in gently, you'll normally find they'll all pot if you take them in the right order. Even if they don't pot, I'd rather play a gentle cannon later, than try and fetch balls off the cushion. Hope that helps a bit, good luck.

That's not my problem I have had perfect opprutunities just about every time. I cannot pot a thing. Ball in hand and I miss my first red. I have no clue what's going on. Just when I thought I was progressing I start missing everything. Confidence just crushed. I really feel no matter how much I practice if I don't get the matches in to gain confidence I am going no where. Last match was the 28th of Feb 5 games. Pissed with this game and living miles from civilization.

[j6uk]

That's not my problem I have had perfect opprutunities just about every time. I cannot pot a thing. Ball in hand and I miss my first red. I have no clue what's going on. Just when I thought I was progressing I start missing everything. Confidence just crushed. I really feel no matter how much I practice if I don't get the matches in to gain confidence I am going no where. Last match was the 28th of Feb 5 games. Pissed with this game and living miles from civilization.

lol have you hit mad house? don't hold back lesley just tel us how you feel