This destroys my Pool game (free Pool lessons)

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Hello and welcome to my channel. Thank you for watching this video also. It is my hope that my content resonates and is helpful. Always feel free to reach out as I answer 100% of questions and comments. My goal is to help you succeed in reaching that next level. So if you’re a serious player with the desire to improve, then reach out so we can start working on your game today. Also see bonus video linked below: How To Aim With Spin (free Pool lessons) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3qkhpprit2aZqc

[@IndianHeathen1982]

When you are sleep deprived, your energy expenditure should be optimized. So, if you are a social person during these long tourneys, try being less social. Nothing wrong in going to your car and taking a short nap too between matches. Whatever works. The takeaway is that when your energy reserves are low, don't waste energy on irrelevant things. Conserve it!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@IndianHeathen1982 Great advice IH. I do work to refrain from social engagement as this has thrown off my game in the past. Stepping out of the atmosphere of competition to cat nap sounds like a great idea. Thanks again 👍🏻 ❤️🎱

[@CurlyIWMC]

Hey Ron, at 77 I know exactly what you re experiencing, I don’t comment often but I do watch all you r videos. As a fellow John Disque viewer, he’s assisted us both, especially in the beginning of our journey

[@fixitrod4969]

It's always taken me 2 days to recover from one night of missed sleep. I've always wondered how people work swing shifts without getting sick.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

I hear ya Rodney. Being retired, I’m able to sleep in. I’ve found myself sleeping 12 hours before to catch up after becoming sleep deprived 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@fredbutler6341]

Good stuff. I enjoy learning from your channel.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@fredbutler6341 Thank you Fred, I’m always striving to help in any way I can. Thanks for your support bud 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 ❤️🎱

[@Otingocni]

Father time is an unstoppable juggernaut. My age is affecting my pool comeback in a lot of negative ways. If I don't feel good physically in almost every way I won't play well. At my age and health those days aren't very frequent... sleepiness like you is a killer by itself.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@Otingocni Yes it is Dan. The game requires our full attention. Doing what we can to get our much needed rest, is very important to our success 👍🏻 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

[@Chi_Town21]

I totally agree with this. I even notice on league nights that if I get picked to play towards the end of the night, that it affects my play. If time and life workout I try to get a nap in before I go out because it might be a long night. Sometimes we are there till midnight during a workweek. It's harder to focus and also harder to keep patience because you are kind of just wanting to get it over subliminally.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

So true, I noticed this as well when I played the late match during my days of league play. Great point Chi_Town 👍🏻

[@Bridog217]

I was recently recommended to read "Toughness Training For Sports" by James E. Loehr. Awesome book. One of the first things it talks about is what he calls "Ideal Performance State". I'm 63... being rested and just feeling good makes a big difference in how I play. I play on a Sunday night 9-ball league that played the summer session, (usually doesn't). I have a Sunday golf group I've been playing with for over 30 years and I won't be playing summer session anymore. Especially on really hot days I just can't do it... don't even want to be at pool. Lesson learned. You're also right about working out, I do a half hour to an hour of recumbent bike and rowing machine. Great cardio and the rowing machine supposedly works 80% of your muscles. Thanks for the videos.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@Bridog217 Thank you Brian and thanks for the book info. As we get older, it’s easy to want to simply coast and not take care of our physical health. Many Americans fall into this sedentary life style. When it comes to Billiards, it’s my belief that including cardio on a daily basis, this not only helps us remain fit, it also contributes to better mental health while at the table. Good job motivating yourself to include cardio into your lifestyle 👍🏻

[@seamusmcfadden994]

Made it to the end, as always. I like the shirt!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Seamus, I appreciate you 👍🏻😊

[@rogerhaataja5212]

You're right Ron the older you get the quicker your stamina leaves you. I'm 78 and I played a BCA tournament up in Mt. Pleasant last year and it seemed like it was none stop. From one match to another. I was so tired that I couldn't even remember what balls I was shooting. I was like out in left field. I got called for a foul I didn't think I did but it woke me up enough to run the game. I was totally dragging..

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@rogerhaataja5212 Thank you for sharing Roger. Btw, I’ve been there done that during eight ball. I’ve counters stripes and solids to determine which balls were actually mine when tired and non engaged. Sleep is so so important 👍🏻

[@gpppp910]

Hi Ron, thanks for the video. First of all, good job on getting the workouts in. It's good that you mention this topic as some people might not be aware of this and how much it will impact their game. I think getting enough sleep and being healthy overall is so important, and not just for pool of course. If I play someone of equal skill, but I'm well rested and the other person is not, I'll probably make less mistakes and therefore have an edge. Same with the mental aspect of the game. There’s plenty to gain off the table to improve your performance on it. I'm a beginner and I occasionally bring this up when I talk to other players I meet. Most of them dismiss this or look at me funny haha. Most likely you know this, but just in case: there are various tools/websites out there that can pick a random comment from one or more KZbin videos. Nothing wrong with going old school though!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@gpppp910 Thank you GP. It is easy for us to fall into a sedentary life style as we grow older. Motivating ourselves to fight this off is hard for many. Those that overcome, will feel and perform better when fit and rested. Btw, we’re you referring to a more high tech way of selecting a winner for the shirts?

[@gpppp910]

​@@ronthepoolstudent Yes exactly, I sent you an e-mail with the link

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@gpppp910 thank you again. Others reading your comment will benefit as well GP 👍🏻

[@naonao76]

Pretty cool that you're still trying to keep in shape at your age. Definitely motivational.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Nao Nao. Trying to slow down the clock 🤷🏻‍♂️😉

[@FirstWayHockey]

Damn right. I know right away in the morning if I will be able to keep focus when I will play pool in the afternoon, good sleep makes all the difference. I just turned 75 (and just 10 years of pool experience) and for me being in the zone is like russian mountains, one day I see all the balls and the other day I miss easy balls and I realised like you it's a big part of how I slept the night or nights before.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@FirstWayHockey Spot on John. Your comment will resonate with many I’m sure. We often scratch our heads wondering why we can see every shot on some days, yet miss when we feel positive we see shots the next. An unrested mind can grow blind 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tomburns890]

So true Ron. People don’t realize how not being well rested affects your game and that funk can carry over into the following day(s). You can relate the same is true with golf & other sports. I have insomnia & drink 7 days a week so usually Mondays after a long weekend are the toughest for me plus a few random days during the week. There was a big 2 day 10 ball tournament (I didn’t play but followed several months ago and the rules were no early 10’s allowed (on break or combo/caroom & race to 7. We all know 10 ball already plays tougher & longer than 9 ball especially with no early 10s and no slop etc. some matches were well over an hour & the finals went into Monday morning like 5am. That’s insane. They should’ve done race to 5 or 6 with early 10’s. I won a big tournament at the same place in 1991 & played 13 matches to come back from losers bracket in double elimination to win. I was absolutely mentally and physically drained afterwords at 21. I’m now 54 so you got me by 15 years and Happy Birthday btw. Don’t put me in the drawing and Don’t eat too much Turkey tomorrow. Ha. Cheers.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Tom for sharing. All great points you made on how they should establish the rules. You have to wonder if some of these tournament directors take into account the valid points you’ve made…I highly doubt it. You as a veteran tournament player have gone through the grind so you understand how difficult it is. Maybe that is the point with some tournaments. It’s a great idea to pick and choose accordingly before entering. Thank you as well for the Birthday wishes, I’m trying to slow the clock by staying fit 👍🏻

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@tomburns890 Happy Thanksgiving to you as well Tom 🦃🍁

[@rogerhaataja5212]

I'm looking forward to winning that shirt! Take care and have a great Thanksgiving! God bless!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Roger and you have a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 with family as well. Stay tuned for information on how I’m going to setup the giveaway. Thanks again and good luck.

[@shotmakerjack]

Truth buddy, as we get older sleep is under rated

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@shotmakerjack amen to that Jack 😴

[@MB-vl2sz]

Great points! I was tired last night and played below my abilities. Lack of focus i believe

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@MB-vl2sz Thank you, it’s got to effect us MB 👍🏻😴

[@gr8ful68]

thanks coach! Getting older sucks!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

It sure does bud 👍🏻

[@michaelmayo2665]

Great video. At age of 58 I have to rest my eyes alot for long tournament.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@michaelmayo2665 Thank you Michael and btw, your comment fits into what I do. I will not look at my smartphone one hour before competition and never during. When I focus in on the phone’s small screen, my eyes get thrown out of wack for some time after. When I look at my phone, this tends to effect my visual stroke alignment. Thanks again 👍🏻

[@seamusmcfadden994]

Oh and I had an all night Straight Pool session at my house last Friday/ Saturday with a friend. 2 am - 6am. We were out shooting at a bar before that. I'm 54. My secret is.....beer! Lol Real secret is don't sit down. 😴 Not saying I was playing great though. I lost a lil bit of $$. Slept in the next day!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@seamusmcfadden994 Oh man, if I add beer to my play, I’d be down for the count in no time. The last beer I drank was over 6 years ago and before that, I was 50 🤷🏻‍♂️😊

[@tuffstuff0745]

I worked midnights for years so playing tired was just something I got used to. Bigger tournaments though I try and make sure I get sleep when possible.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@tuffstuff0745 Thank you TS for sharing. Btw, I once worked 43 nights on third shift, I don’t know how you guys function 🤷🏻‍♂️ lol. I was all messed up. My coworkers said it would take six months to adjust.

[@jonathonmartin7563]

Damn Ron now I have to go back and comment on every video 🤣🤣

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@jonathonmartin7563 Lol, 🤷🏻‍♂️Have a Happy Thanksgiving Jonathon 👍🏻🦃🍁

[@jonathonmartin7563]

You too buddy!!!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@jonathonmartin7563 Thanks 😊👍🏻

[@fredbutler6341]

What type of simple drills would you recommend for a beginner - mid level player?

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@fredbutler6341 Here are the drills I cut my teeth on. I specifically recommend the “Spot to Spot”, the “Center Field” and Bert Kinister’s Mighty X drills. Thank you for asking 👍🏻 See link below: 7 Pool drills that work/how to practice Pool w/purpose kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXbXeoGOfMmjhNU

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@fredbutler6341 The center field drill is shown in the video linked below Fred: How to practice Pool with purpose (free Pool lessons) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnqvZp1_eNJ_f6s

[@johnnystrong7275]

I'm in Bismarck North dakota. I just turned 69 myself on October 18th. I really love the game of pool. I used to be able to play very well. But in 1996 I went blind. Since then by the grace of God I am able to see. But my site is not the same. And since I love the game of pool it's very frustrating for me. I am a decent player. And There are times that I will shoot really well. But it's not consistent and that it is really frustrating. I have lately for the past year been practicing every day trying to figure out a solution. It's frustrating.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

Thank you Johnny for sharing. Btw, my birthday is on the 18th as well but in November. Also, I feel your pain as consistency is what we all strive for. Glad to hear your eye sight issue was somewhat resolved. I hope you continue to improve. I’m not sure if this is happening to you, but for me, it always comes down to poor execution of my fundamentals. I will sometimes get lazy and leave out key points of my pre-shot routine. Once I go back to what I know is right, this snaps me back out of my funk. Hope that helps and thanks again 👍🏻

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@johnnystrong7275 Also welcome to the channel 👍🏻 Btw, how’s the snow in Bismarck, North Dakota? ❤️🎱

[@garybkatz]

Ironically, one of the best 8 Ball matches I ever shot was at the end of a long tournament, around <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="750">12:30</a> A.M. I was dog tired, and shot nice and easy. But in general, it helps to be awake!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@garybkatz Thanks for sharing Gary. I will say this, there was one time when I stayed up all night and played a race to 9 in eight ball and defeated a strong well rested player 9-1. I was so mellow and relaxed and totally shocked at how well I played. This is so not the norm though.

[@garybkatz]

@@ronthepoolstudent True. As an aside, I was an APA 4 at the time, who had won only 40% of my matches before the tournament I mentioned. On day 2 of the tournament, I discovered the local APA operators had raised me to a 5! I objected and they said, "You needed only 6 innings last night to beat a 6. I replied, "So you're upping my skill level, based on 6 good innings, after I won only 40% of my regular season matches?" You gotta love the APA, lol!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@ That whole APA thing is crazy imo Gary. I’ve heard so many stories like yours. I feel BCA is more accurate and fair.

[@garybkatz]

@@ronthepoolstudent Agreed! Their playing rules make more sense, too.

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@ yes Sir 👍🏻

[@jamescathcart4762]

Ron., I suggested shirts a year ago. I want my shirt! Lol. Tournaments are exausting. After a morning practice session, even a five hour tourney in the evening wears me out. Keeeeeep on practicing!

[@ronthepoolstudent]

@@jamescathcart4762 Lots of mental focus is draining for sure James. Also, if your name does not get drawn, I will be offering a selection of Pool Student Shirts after the drawing. These will have the option of putting your name on the front. Stay tuned for the drawing announcement.