Hello

[poolqjunkie]

Hi,
I am a new member here. I really like the game, and would like to take this opportunity to say hi to everyone here.
I have run my highest break of 72 last month, and also did a 64 a week before that. I was running lots of 30 and 40+.
For some reason, I was playing very poorly during the last week.
I practise about 4-5 hours a day. Since I have been playing really bad recently, I am now taking a short break.
Anyway, hi to all.

[cocked hat]

hello

Hi Poolqjunkie
Nice breaks,can you give us some tips?

[poolqjunkie]

Hi Cocked Hat,
How are you?
Well, there are lots of good players who have run centuries and run them cosistently, so my break is really nothing compared to them.
I was just shooting balls after balls and then when I was done, I saw that there was one red left on the table, which was by the rail. I had a slight angle on the blue to move that red but I did not get a good result. I then tried to double the red, missed it. I was quite upset, then my opponent told me "72."
I am having a hard time this past week for some reason, I have been missing lots of shots. Last Sat, I ran a 46 right off the break after making a long red. The break ended with me missing a red in the side.
After that, it has been only lots of 16, 24 and so on. Very frustrating.
When I first started, I was told to practise potting the black, and also the long blue. I have found that to be very helpful.
I am still missing lof of fine cuts, just wrong judgement on the angle, so I need to practise more I guess. I still am having problem with my aiming, and my power shots, and long shots.
I am also trying to figure out the best grip for myself, have been trying many different things.
Anyway, thanks for having me in the forum.

[cocked hat]

breaks

Hi PQJ
Your breaks are great.Other folks breaks' are theirs,there is always someone able to better your current best.There's often someone not able to too.
I think consistency is the main thing,and, you seem to be mastering that.I wish that I could match your consistency.

[Muley]

Seem kinda long winded for a genuine colonial but what the hell, Welcome and goodluck.
Muley