A tip yesterday I advocate when playing "mindgame" advocates. 1. Stop watching them. Detach your concentration from what they are doing. 2. Do not play their shots in your mind. In other words come to the table and play what is available. Not what you think should be available. These people try to make you defeat yourself. Don't fall for it. They do it out of weakness. Believe in your own game not theirs.
@@snookerproclub5990 I believe it can only work at a first encounter. Look how players are learning to adapt to Mark Selby's approach. Once Ronnie O'Sullivan gathered that Mark had not designed a specific strategy to neutralise him personally. He re-estsblished overall dominance in their encounters. Messing with your own best weaponry can only hinder your performance in the long run. Play the balls as they lay, not the man.
I can't believe your advice...it's unsporting behaviour to walk around the table and slow it down. play your own game and natural pace and respect your opponent. the most important thing is to be in your zone. find whatever it is to get there. for me it's relaxing classical music for you it's meditation. everyone has their own way. if you are in the zone your fears and inhibitions disappear. don't beat yourself.
