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Question:
I really don't enjoy drills and much prefer playing with friends
to improve my game. Do you think playing with friends and in leagues
is as productive as practicing drills to sharpen my skills?
Answer:
I really don’t like drills either- but are they good for
my pool game? YES YES AND YES!!!!
For advice I recommend trying to incorporate all different types
of games, drills, total offense, and practice with friends to improve
your game. But be aware that if you do practice with friends make
sure you try your BEST!!! If you catch yourself just hitting balls
without meaning then it’s really not good for your pool game.
When I practice with friends some of them mention, “wow,
give me a chance, it looks like your trying to beat me”? Well
guess what? I am trying to beat you!! When I get to the table I
feel disciplined enough to try hard every time!! At this point in
my career I cannot afford to just have fun and hits meaningless
balls. I take pool very serious…. And I think everyone should!!
If my friends want to have fun with me then I recommend going to
the movies or shopping… now that’s fun?
I don’t like drills, 1-pocket, billiards, 8-ball but the
reason I don’t like them is because I am not good at them-
But I am honest and I look forward to playing them because one day
I will be good at them all. I would like to be known as a great
ALL AROUND pool player, not just a good 9-ball player.
So pick up your cue today and try something different today- you
never know you might be good at it and if not then challenge yourself…..
Best of luck to you,
Viper
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