practicing

[kevy62]

Thanks for your very helpful replies, I have stepped up my practice and this has payed off with more consistent potting and better positioning, leading to slightly better breaks. Im getting 20s and 30s on a regular basis and feel its a matter of time before they get to 30s and 40s. Id be happy at regular breaks of 40 as this would at the very least make going more enjoyable.
With regards to partners, I have now potentially got a good player to play every now and again, and my regular less good player once a week.
I will enquire as to local leagues but am nervous about getting stuffed badly by anyone at this standard, although i suppose it gives me experience of playing better players so could be productive.
I will stick at it and hope things improve as my only wish is to be as good as my departed grandfather, who made 100 breaks at the age of 73, he didnt start playing til his late 50s and my entire motivation is that I hope one day he can look down at me and see a reasonable player. If I can get half as good as him, I would be a very happy man.

By the way, I was thinking of coaching but northamptonshire is a tad too far, do you know of any good coaches in the east midlands?

Again, Many thanks for your replies.

well done fella,
do try to get into a league if you can? trust me , this will help lots, there is no substitute for competition, & mixing with like minded players will encourage you to improve

As far as coaching goes, you will need to be serious about your need for advancement at this time? this link below lists some coaches that are currently regestered with world snooker , it's a good starting point, check down the list to find a coach nearest to you.

You could do a search of your local clubs, for professional coaches who may not be registered as well. You can always find good constructive help on here too :snooker:

http://www.worldsnooker.com/coaching_courses.htm