by snooker loopy » 28 Nov 2013 Read
I'm not a very good snooker player but I enjoy playing. Unfortunately absolutely nobody I know shares this interest, will I just look like a sad loser if I go to a snooker club for a couple of hours on my own?
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by Roland » 29 Nov 2013 Read
No
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by Firthy » 13 May 2014 Read
I have recently joined my local club and practice on my own a couple of nights a week. I did feel a bit daft at first, but I very quickly realised I wasn't the only lone player. The club even has a discounted rate for single players, so it's perfectly normal.
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by Holden Chinaski » 13 May 2014 Read
Of course it's normal. It's essential to practice alone to become a better snooker player. Playing line ups and doing practice routines teaches you a lot. You don't learn very much by just playing matches with friends. You might get to know some people at the club who want to play with you.
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by vodkadiet » 13 May 2014 Read
snooker loopy wrote:I'm not a very good snooker player but I enjoy playing. Unfortunately absolutely nobody I know shares this interest, will I just look like a sad loser if I go to a snooker club for a couple of hours on my own?
Did you make your high break of 9 in a line up?
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by Sickpotter » 14 May 2014 Read
Every single top player spends 1000s of hours practising alone, it's really the best way to improve your game.
Everyone starts somewhere with snooker, 95% start out in the "marmite" category.
Making the game look easy is the result of 1000s of hours of solo practice.
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by Simone » 14 May 2014 Read
Holden Chinaski wrote:Of course it's normal. It's essential to practice alone to become a better snooker player. Playing line ups and doing practice routines teaches you a lot. You don't learn very much by just playing matches with friends. You might get to know some people at the club who want to play with you.
I think that line up doesn´t just teach you a lot, but it is a very interesting way to practice. Many players who would otherwise find practising snooker boring or too demanding will very likely find line up a way to go. It brings a discipline without sacrifising the flair and creativity even at the slightest.
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by Holden Chinaski » 14 May 2014 Read
Ken Doherty practicing his long potting:
Ronnie O'Sullivan in practice:
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by Sickpotter » 14 May 2014 Read
Simone wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:Of course it's normal. It's essential to practice alone to become a better snooker player. Playing line ups and doing practice routines teaches you a lot. You don't learn very much by just playing matches with friends. You might get to know some people at the club who want to play with you.
I think that line up doesn´t just teach you a lot, but it is a very interesting way to practice. Many players who would otherwise find practising snooker boring or too demanding will very likely find line up a way to go. It brings a discipline without sacrifising the flair and creativity even at the slightest.
The line up is a tremendous practice drill that helps you with positional play. In fact, it's likely the simplest drill to help with positional play...strange you feel it doesn't teach you much
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by Holden Chinaski » 14 May 2014 Read
Sickpotter wrote:Simone wrote:Holden Chinaski wrote:Of course it's normal. It's essential to practice alone to become a better snooker player. Playing line ups and doing practice routines teaches you a lot. You don't learn very much by just playing matches with friends. You might get to know some people at the club who want to play with you.
I think that line up doesn´t just teach you a lot, but it is a very interesting way to practice. Many players who would otherwise find practising snooker boring or too demanding will very likely find line up a way to go. It brings a discipline without sacrifising the flair and creativity even at the slightest.
The line up is a tremendous practice drill that helps you with positional play. In fact, it's likely the simplest drill to help with positional play...strange you feel it doesn't teach you much
I think you misunderstood her post. She was saying doing line ups does teach you a lot and is very interesting.
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by Sickpotter » 14 May 2014 Read
You're correct, I mis-read, apologies Simone
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