Finally a decent post baz! hehe,just kidding :p
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I think the key to breaking through the low-rating barrier is to always think about your position for the next ball(s) and also think about what you will leave your opponent if you miss
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I completly agree with martin.
I started playing 8ball at the end of 2004 (only in leagues), got my first victory with my (6) and I've been humiliated many times, trust me.Then i met room 1; i used to watch games between (1)'s and (2)'s instead of playing.I lost more time watching than playing, to be honest.(you must watch the game in 3D, and figure out how he does the spin, aim, and so on).And finally, you have to spend more time playing in the beginning.We will always need to be better than we were yesterday, learning from our mistakes.
Think this way "If he can,why i can't?", you will get better as long as you play with your mind, instead of your mouse.
My advice is:
Do not lose your enthusiasm, just because you lost many matches.We learn new things every day, our success will come one day however, as long as we never give up :p.
I hope this could help..bye and sry about my bad spelling, im trying to improve lol(Baz can we change, i'm your coach and you're my teacher, deal?:p),
Nando.