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Sep 13, 2004 :: The Science Of Tough Shots
A new weekly column by The Monk
Consistency, here is a suggestion:
Look for this special section each week. I am going to share some very important material regarding consistency. Here is my first report.
We develop consistency by having one complete mind set. After all, we act, we think, we perform out of our mindset. We need to become I Came to Win players in everything we do. “I Came to Win” should be our constant expression. It will reflect all of our actions from this day forward.
We need a solid pre shot routine. Set up an easy shot and then go through your pre shot routine. Stay in your stance until all the balls have stopped rolling. If you miss a shot, don’t reach out and grab a moving cue ball. Get in the habit of waiting until the ball has stopped rolling before you take a step.
When you stay with your pre shot routine, you make more balls. Let go. Prepare to shoot the shot and let go of the results. Do not concern yourself with success for failure.
You may make the shot. You may miss the shot. You are not sure which will happen. But you are sure of one thing. You will look good shooting the shot. Do this on all shots and you will find your consistency becoming more consistent.
