This is true. In the past, I think about my stance, my stroke, my grip, aiming point, aiming line, ect. when I shoot every shot. And I get very disappointed when I messed up. But then I tried not to think about and just feel every shot, I started to up my game and I have better mental fortitude because I am not overthinking! Less thinking, less energy consumed, less frustration, great improvement🎉 Thanks Champ Jasmine for pointing this out. I agree with everything you said
Train + Feel + Trust Yourself = Results! Thank you for this great reminder, no layout is ever the same. Feeling thru your game on each rack is the best way to win! 🤓
This is what explains "Beginners Luck". When you do something for the first time, you have to use your instincs and feel. Once you do play the game, you start to think and lose your instincts and feel. I have learned this.
They say the best players are either incredibly SMART or incredibly DUMB lol 😅 Thinking too much, or at the wrong time, is definitely a killer in this game.
This literally just happened to me in a tournament. Saw something new, stopped to think, went with the safer shot anyway and messed it up. I needed this reminder.
I played at a high level as a teen and then took a 40yr break due to family stuff. I recently came back and people constantly marvel at my skill but also say my experimentation is bothersome to them. I am here to have fun, I have made my living in another career so I cannot understand why they get so bent out of shape when they see me play. Besides- nobody playing recreationally wants to be hammered into the ground over and over so my taking risks helps my opponents. The point is I am lucky to have the best of both worlds you mention in your video. I really wish there had been teen leagues and stuff back then- life would have been very different.
S.A.M.B. - you train your unconscious brain to aim and execute the shot your thinking brain says is the right one. Like training an AI program, which analyses a large sample set, you train your unconscious brain by Shooting A Million Balls. Then you get that "locked in" gut feeling when you get down to shoot. Or maybe you don't, which is when I have problems. Not shot enough balls or sleeping/distracted brain, I don't know. But the sequence is think, then get down and execute (!no thinking allowed!), then think and analyze the shot you just made. Simple to say, harder to actually do. Like the above poster, I'm in a similar situation, getting back to the game at a later age. Those neurons I trained 4 decades ago seem to be on vacation when I need them. Back then it was maybe 1000, 10,000 balls. Now it's a million. And even then those neurons want OT pay and more vacation time ! 😢
Here's another way to look at it. After much practice and/or years of playing, many shots are played by your subconscious mind. It "knows" what to do. Muscle memory plays a role in the physical side of the game, not the mental. What overthinking implies is that you are using your conscious mind instead. I am not referring to the layout of the table and planning ahead, etc. Once that's established, allow your subconscious mind to make the shots.
Very good point. I've always played far better by simply, well, playing. Have always found as soon as i start analyzing angles and diamonds etc, i start missing more.
Thank you. This is good stuff. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I've been adding this idea to my recent practice sessions. Bruce Lee's voice from Enter the Dragon has frequently run through my brain. He's teaching a young man. The kid demonstrates a kick for him. Bruce, "What was that, an exhibition? Try again." The kid kicks again. This time, he kicks harder like he's angry." Bruce, "I said emotional content, not anger! Try again." The student kicks again and improves. Bruce, "Good, good, how did that feel?" Kid, "Mmm, let me think." Bruce slaps the kid on the top of the head and says, "Don't think. Feel! It is like a finger pointing to the moon," while pointing up to the sky with his finger. The kid is staring at Bruce's finger. Bruce slaps the kid on the head and says, "Don't concentrate on the finger. Or you will miss all the heavenly glory!" Believe it or not. I feel that it has helped me with my stroke, trying to recreate the feeling of a good stroke. Don't get me wrong. I took some lessons over the summer, and my instructor helped with my mechanics. Mechanics are crucial, but Bruce was right.
Damn, thank you so much for affirming a match I played just a few hours ago. I was up against a player I know well, who got the better of me, put me on tilt and at risk for a shutout. I was ignoring the fact that I had had a hard day prior to the match, and was not going to be able to play my best for a variety of reasons. I ultimately lost, but fought back to hill/hill first, because I realized I needed to adapt my game to what I COULD achieve in the moment. Please keep up the content, you are an inspiration, and one of my favorite online coaches.
Good video with easily overlooked key advice. I always need to remind myself that in matchplay I should only be thinking about these areas: 3Ps (position, pot, pathway) and accepting the first thing my subconscious suggests (the feel), visualisation, alignment to the shot, trusting my skills and assessing outcome. If I stick to this list, I perform well and play fast. If I think about anything else like my micro strokes, the situation, pausing, whatever my game is always poor. Like you hinted, you need to practice this every practice. For example, if working on your break, decide where to hit the pack, the spin and final cue ball position standing up. After taking the shot, if correction is required just tell your subconscious and go again. This way of practicing and playing is fun, so much less tiring and more productive. Final observation: never work on technique before a match as it will destroy your natural game. The amount of times I have made this mistake...
Yup. Perfectly said. It's ok to bring concepts to the conscience during practice...but during competition those concepts need to be placed back into the subconscious. You'll never hit your flow if you're overthinking it💯🔥
Another great video, Jasmin. The focus you put on the mental side of the game is highly valuable. After playing for years I've been focusing more and more on my mental strenght on the table, which has helped me considerably in competition. I really appreciate the work you do here. Thank you.
I have teammates that are natural shooters...their initial alignment is spot on n they can easily pot balls. Me? Not so much...sigh. I have needed to study the game (thas why I'm here, watching ur awesome videos...seeking knowledge). Study and hours of practice AND watching the Pros like you n how you approach a rack has helped me understand enough that I don't hafta THINK so much in a match. Practice teaches me how the cue ball comes off the rails, how to SEE the defensive possibilities, how to simplify my game. Ran my 1st rack of 8 all last week n it was awesome!!!☺
Hi. I know the feeling. If the aiming and alignment are funny for you too something that helped me was "shooting the tape". RDDTC on YT has videos on it. 2 find out your "true" eye dominance. You may have left eye dom but really have a vertical axis perception error and need to use your right for aiming (that's what happened to me but it could a myriad of things). Finding "true center" is critical. You may need a camera for a reality check to see if u r cueing center ball or not
And then lastly make do the tor lowry 3000 stroke drill. Shoot a straight shot over the tape I mentioned into a pocket 3000x. Do some on camera to see if u r cueing straight and to check your progress. By the end of 3k you should have a pretty straight stroke and alignment that u can work on from there
This had to be said, thank you Jasmin for saying it out loud. I'm tired of, as you said, all the aiming systems and the 100% correct stand and so on. In the end, if it feels right, just go for it. Thanks again. Gruss aus Griechenland
If we have made a shot before we intuitively know what to do already. Overthinking causes misses sometimes. Yesterday I made 3 disgusting banks in a row, I didn't think I just made the shots. I missed a bank in another game (for fun) because I over thought it. I don't even line up or aim sometimes and nail hard shots because I've done it before, I practice my banks, I make more banks than I miss because I practiced, subconsciously if we practice we know what to do when similar shots come up. There is a balance to think and not overthink, good video!
I tend to overthink sometimes. When I disconnect and just play instinctively it all clicks and I catch a gear. Too bad we can't stay in that mindset forever. It kind of resets the next day.😄
Thank you for this video. I'm working on the fundamentals so that they become a habit AND the intuitive part of the game by HAMB (hit a million balls).
All great points. I think stance is so important to shot making. But the best aiming system is hit a million balls. I love to practice straight pool because it's such a feel game. When playing well I find myself not thinking about anything. Just letting the feel take over. I don't get there as often as I used to but it's the best feeling
Yeh, I started very young, and sorta developed a feel for it. All these folks trying to explain it all to me, just makes me worse. Once I'm in my groove; the flow state, I run tables pretty easily. But only after relying on my past experience. My best advice would be to play and learn from your mistakes. In whichever way suites you.
all true, the best shots I played, really spectacular were when I follow my feeling without thinking too much, relaxed and in total confidence, for tihs I love to play biliard, to live these Magic moments (and trying to recreate too :-) ), CIAO da Roma
I am at the stage where i think have to think more. i always played with feeling more I think. My level ?/I play about even with a pro level player when given the last 4 in 10 ball. Am I a 5 or 6 or what? from the discription of a 4 I can win easily. Your videos provide unique insight I don't find elsewhere, thanks.
ROTB is the OJT of pool. Get your experience on the practice table before you get to show your opponents. Too many people playing on paper... if they only knew what "stroke" really means.
In a shot-clock match, i see many players trying to overcome their pressures with too many unnecesassy wasting time activities, like cue chalking over and over again..they waste too many seconds only for chalking
How do you ALWAYS seem to drop a video right when I need it? I was overthinking to much my last tournament and under performed for my ability. It's almost like you're talking directly to me. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
We usually think in a way that makes us feel comfortable & that doesn't always come with a good result. How many uncomfortable shots you think Efren has made?
As a 56 year old newbie to pool I think your videos are amazing. Thanks so much. With that said, could you suggest some drills, etc for me? I bought a ‘high’ quality beginners cue ( Viking Valhalla ) and am good at straight shots but I struggle with cue ball placement ( I leave myself in horrible positions ). And, to boot, whenever I try to put spin on the ball to move the cue ball around I often miss easy shots. I love playing but it’s getting frustrating.
Hi dont mess w side spin until you learn center ball position. Look up centerball drills tor lowry. Also if you are really interested in cb control you must learn what a sliding cb is. Again all centerball. The tangent line only applies to a sliding cb. From there the rest will fall into place as you then take on the wagon wheel (both fixed position and ball in hand) and buddy hall clock drill. Also do tor lowry 3000 straight stroke drill. This all helped "calibrate" my brain to understanding cb path after contact. Also learn about "throw" and cling
@@suewoo5 - thanks so much. Another random question … I started taking the game seriously after seeing some ghost ball tutorials on YT. Now, I’ve noticed that sometimes I can just sort of see the shot v using the method. Is this normal or am I going crazy?
This phenomenom is sometimes called "analysis paralysis".
Great video as always
This is true. In the past, I think about my stance, my stroke, my grip, aiming point, aiming line, ect. when I shoot every shot. And I get very disappointed when I messed up. But then I tried not to think about and just feel every shot, I started to up my game and I have better mental fortitude because I am not overthinking! Less thinking, less energy consumed, less frustration, great improvement🎉 Thanks Champ Jasmine for pointing this out. I agree with everything you said
Very good thanks
Train + Feel + Trust Yourself = Results!
Thank you for this great reminder, no layout is ever the same. Feeling thru your game on each rack is the best way to win! 🤓
This is what explains "Beginners Luck". When you do something for the first time, you have to use your instincs and feel. Once you do play the game, you start to think and lose your instincts and feel. I have learned this.
They say the best players are either incredibly SMART or incredibly DUMB lol 😅 Thinking too much, or at the wrong time, is definitely a killer in this game.
Great Advice!!! Thank you again.
This literally just happened to me in a tournament.
Saw something new, stopped to think, went with the safer shot anyway and messed it up.
I needed this reminder.
Great video Jasmin🎉 agreed 💯
Enjoying the videos Jasmin. Keep them going 👍
I played at a high level as a teen and then took a 40yr break due to family stuff. I recently came back and people constantly marvel at my skill but also say my experimentation is bothersome to them. I am here to have fun, I have made my living in another career so I cannot understand why they get so bent out of shape when they see me play. Besides- nobody playing recreationally wants to be hammered into the ground over and over so my taking risks helps my opponents. The point is I am lucky to have the best of both worlds you mention in your video.
I really wish there had been teen leagues and stuff back then- life would have been very different.
S.A.M.B. - you train your unconscious brain to aim and execute the shot your thinking brain says is the right one. Like training an AI program, which analyses a large sample set, you train your unconscious brain by Shooting A Million Balls. Then you get that "locked in" gut feeling when you get down to shoot. Or maybe you don't, which is when I have problems. Not shot enough balls or sleeping/distracted brain, I don't know. But the sequence is think, then get down and execute (!no thinking allowed!), then think and analyze the shot you just made. Simple to say, harder to actually do.
Like the above poster, I'm in a similar situation, getting back to the game at a later age. Those neurons I trained 4 decades ago seem to be on vacation when I need them. Back then it was maybe 1000, 10,000 balls. Now it's a million. And even then those neurons want OT pay and more vacation time ! 😢
Glad to see another Jasmin Ouschan video it's been too long
Here's another way to look at it. After much practice and/or years of playing, many shots are played by your subconscious mind. It "knows" what to do. Muscle memory plays a role in the physical side of the game, not the mental. What overthinking implies is that you are using your conscious mind instead. I am not referring to the layout of the table and planning ahead, etc. Once that's established, allow your subconscious mind to make the shots.
Love your videos and your mindset. Think strong!
Thank you Jasmin ❤
Thanks Jasmin... easier said than done of course, but worth noting. The better I get, the more true this becomes
Very good point. I've always played far better by simply, well, playing. Have always found as soon as i start analyzing angles and diamonds etc, i start missing more.
Thank you. This is good stuff. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I've been adding this idea to my recent practice sessions. Bruce Lee's voice from Enter the Dragon has frequently run through my brain.
He's teaching a young man. The kid demonstrates a kick for him.
Bruce, "What was that, an exhibition? Try again." The kid kicks again. This time, he kicks harder like he's angry."
Bruce, "I said emotional content, not anger! Try again." The student kicks again and improves.
Bruce, "Good, good, how did that feel?"
Kid, "Mmm, let me think."
Bruce slaps the kid on the top of the head and says, "Don't think. Feel! It is like a finger pointing to the moon," while pointing up to the sky with his finger.
The kid is staring at Bruce's finger. Bruce slaps the kid on the head and says, "Don't concentrate on the finger. Or you will miss all the heavenly glory!"
Believe it or not. I feel that it has helped me with my stroke, trying to recreate the feeling of a good stroke. Don't get me wrong. I took some lessons over the summer, and my instructor helped with my mechanics. Mechanics are crucial, but Bruce was right.
Yes. Yes. Yes...
All thinks on the table, is feeling🎉 in our brains and our hearts.❤❤❤❤
Danke. Mehr chill 😅 absolut gut das mal wieder zu hören. Danke für deinen Kanal hier. Als old newbie helfen mir deine Tipps enorm ❤
Love your videos Jasmin!
Damn, thank you so much for affirming a match I played just a few hours ago. I was up against a player I know well, who got the better of me, put me on tilt and at risk for a shutout. I was ignoring the fact that I had had a hard day prior to the match, and was not going to be able to play my best for a variety of reasons. I ultimately lost, but fought back to hill/hill first, because I realized I needed to adapt my game to what I COULD achieve in the moment. Please keep up the content, you are an inspiration, and one of my favorite online coaches.
Jasmin... you explain it very clear... i love to follow your video..
Well said, I over think 🤔 all the time. Most of the time it is for the best. But sometimes I should have just went for it. Thanks, JO!
Good video with easily overlooked key advice. I always need to remind myself that in matchplay I should only be thinking about these areas: 3Ps (position, pot, pathway) and accepting the first thing my subconscious suggests (the feel), visualisation, alignment to the shot, trusting my skills and assessing outcome. If I stick to this list, I perform well and play fast. If I think about anything else like my micro strokes, the situation, pausing, whatever my game is always poor.
Like you hinted, you need to practice this every practice. For example, if working on your break, decide where to hit the pack, the spin and final cue ball position standing up. After taking the shot, if correction is required just tell your subconscious and go again. This way of practicing and playing is fun, so much less tiring and more productive.
Final observation: never work on technique before a match as it will destroy your natural game. The amount of times I have made this mistake...
Yup. Perfectly said. It's ok to bring concepts to the conscience during practice...but during competition those concepts need to be placed back into the subconscious. You'll never hit your flow if you're overthinking it💯🔥
You are a very good teacher Jasmin.
Great advice Jasmin
Another great video, Jasmin.
The focus you put on the mental side of the game is highly valuable. After playing for years I've been focusing more and more on my mental strenght on the table, which has helped me considerably in competition. I really appreciate the work you do here. Thank you.
I have teammates that are natural shooters...their initial alignment is spot on n they can easily pot balls. Me? Not so much...sigh. I have needed to study the game (thas why I'm here, watching ur awesome videos...seeking knowledge). Study and hours of practice AND watching the Pros like you n how you approach a rack has helped me understand enough that I don't hafta THINK so much in a match. Practice teaches me how the cue ball comes off the rails, how to SEE the defensive possibilities, how to simplify my game. Ran my 1st rack of 8 all last week n it was awesome!!!☺
Hi. I know the feeling. If the aiming and alignment are funny for you too something that helped me was "shooting the tape". RDDTC on YT has videos on it. 2 find out your "true" eye dominance. You may have left eye dom but really have a vertical axis perception error and need to use your right for aiming (that's what happened to me but it could a myriad of things). Finding "true center" is critical. You may need a camera for a reality check to see if u r cueing center ball or not
And then lastly make do the tor lowry 3000 stroke drill. Shoot a straight shot over the tape I mentioned into a pocket 3000x. Do some on camera to see if u r cueing straight and to check your progress. By the end of 3k you should have a pretty straight stroke and alignment that u can work on from there
Excellent video, thank you. Some say feeling. I say muscle memory.
This had to be said, thank you Jasmin for saying it out loud. I'm tired of, as you said, all the aiming systems and the 100% correct stand and so on. In the end, if it feels right, just go for it. Thanks again. Gruss aus Griechenland
If we have made a shot before we intuitively know what to do already. Overthinking causes misses sometimes. Yesterday I made 3 disgusting banks in a row, I didn't think I just made the shots. I missed a bank in another game (for fun) because I over thought it. I don't even line up or aim sometimes and nail hard shots because I've done it before, I practice my banks, I make more banks than I miss because I practiced, subconsciously if we practice we know what to do when similar shots come up. There is a balance to think and not overthink, good video!
Thanks, Jasmin. Just do it! If you are in Arizona come to Dozier's Grill pool hall. They have 28 Diamond tables.
this video is just so lovely and true -just like you :)
great video, this is more advanced stuff, we need more advanced stuff! :D
I tend to overthink sometimes. When I disconnect and just play instinctively it all clicks and I catch a gear. Too bad we can't stay in that mindset forever. It kind of resets the next day.😄
Thank you for this video. I'm working on the fundamentals so that they become a habit AND the intuitive part of the game by HAMB (hit a million balls).
Think long, think wrong!
Agree
You're right.
Pool is a child’s game that’s been complicated by adults.
Hold on... Let me overthink this... ;-) Well done and thank you for throwing in that gorgeous smile! :D
All great points. I think stance is so important to shot making. But the best aiming system is hit a million balls. I love to practice straight pool because it's such a feel game. When playing well I find myself not thinking about anything. Just letting the feel take over. I don't get there as often as I used to but it's the best feeling
Yeh, I started very young, and sorta developed a feel for it. All these folks trying to explain it all to me, just makes me worse. Once I'm in my groove; the flow state, I run tables pretty easily. But only after relying on my past experience. My best advice would be to play and learn from your mistakes. In whichever way suites you.
さすがジャスミン。分かってる
Bruce Lee always said, “Don’t think… Feel…”
This happened to me when i messd up a verry easy shot because i was more focused on making a draw shot.
I went into overthinking mode.
So beautiful!
Hmm, very true.
Yes! And I immediately went back to my 3 ball shot Saturday. My head said draw right. But no I slow rolled it and scratched. Cost me the match.
all true, the best shots I played, really spectacular were when I follow my feeling without thinking too much, relaxed and in total confidence, for tihs I love to play biliard, to live these Magic moments (and trying to recreate too :-) ), CIAO da Roma
I am at the stage where i think have to think more. i always played with feeling more I think. My level ?/I play about even with a pro level player when given the last 4 in 10 ball. Am I a 5 or 6 or what? from the discription of a 4 I can win easily. Your videos provide unique insight I don't find elsewhere, thanks.
ROTB is the OJT of pool. Get your experience on the practice table before you get to show your opponents. Too many people playing on paper... if they only knew what "stroke" really means.
Kudos for the Spanky clip and brain farts :-)
so true ... @ poolpassion . i had the same problem... focus on my stroke, aming, and then i lost from a beginner.. afraid to missing my ball.
In a shot-clock match, i see many players trying to overcome their pressures with too many unnecesassy wasting time activities, like cue chalking over and over again..they waste too many seconds only for chalking
How do you ALWAYS seem to drop a video right when I need it? I was overthinking to much my last tournament and under performed for my ability. It's almost like you're talking directly to me. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
🔥🔥🔥
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You have to spend thousands of hours getting a feeling of the balls.
Serious question: why are so many pool players uncomfortable playing with the rest/bridge?
We usually think in a way that makes us feel comfortable & that doesn't always come with a good result. How many uncomfortable shots you think Efren has made?
Somebody send this to Tyler Styer
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Occam's razor.
Great advice 👍 👌 😷🍕👽🎱🥃
It's called ADHD.
👍🏻🥃
Hello ma'am
You play very well...Jasmin You are also a very beautiful blonde
talk to me soon, pls
As a 56 year old newbie to pool I think your videos are amazing. Thanks so much. With that said, could you suggest some drills, etc for me? I bought a ‘high’ quality beginners cue ( Viking Valhalla ) and am good at straight shots but I struggle with cue ball placement ( I leave myself in horrible positions ). And, to boot, whenever I try to put spin on the ball to move the cue ball around I often miss easy shots. I love playing but it’s getting frustrating.
Hi dont mess w side spin until you learn center ball position. Look up centerball drills tor lowry. Also if you are really interested in cb control you must learn what a sliding cb is. Again all centerball. The tangent line only applies to a sliding cb. From there the rest will fall into place as you then take on the wagon wheel (both fixed position and ball in hand) and buddy hall clock drill. Also do tor lowry 3000 straight stroke drill. This all helped "calibrate" my brain to understanding cb path after contact. Also learn about "throw" and cling
@@suewoo5 - thanks so much. Another random question … I started taking the game seriously after seeing some ghost ball tutorials on YT. Now, I’ve noticed that sometimes I can just sort of see the shot v using the method. Is this normal or am I going crazy?
🔥🔥🔥