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@@NielsTheTerminatorFeijen Love you too man of course!! Way to frighten Sharivari!! But yes Niels ive been learning invaluable knowledge from your videos thank you so much...maybe one day i too can frighten Sharivari!
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My wife is playing in her first WPBA event next week. Just the other day she named a player that she is already afraid to play. I'm definitely going to show her your video. Thx and it is truly great to have you back sir!
Watching this channel is like a cheat code. Reminds me of my limited experience playing in tournaments and the ebbs and flows of confidence during figuring out my groove versus live competition. Thank you Niels!
Hi Niels, my game tonight was amazing my game was more focused. I took my 4 seconds breathing technique like you said. This friend and I played quite a few sessions and he won me most of the time every time with one point. But tonight I won him 9-4. I kept my eyes on the balls I didn’t look at him I stayed focus. My game was on another level tonight. THANK YOU FOR THE ADVICE. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. I appreciate all your efforts. God bless you Niels. Marlo from South Africa / Cape Town
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Love the content, especially anything to do with language and pool! Worth mentioning that the "tim" in "intimidation" means "fear," and it's interesting and helpful to explore exactly what I'm fearful of (losing, embarrassment, shame, letting myself down) when I feel intimidated.
One think which helped me a lot was having a little paper next to my drink saying "why do you play pool"? It reminds me that the number one reason why I started playing was because of my undying love for pool, it really helps to calm me down. Of course I still feel pressure but it helps me to cope much better!
This is sooo true, i have tryed this method and it works. I imagine that a pro Player is watching me play and i have to Demonstrate him my play. It works
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Actually watched this before my match last night. Played a guy who plays for my country's national team (blackball). Still lost, but it helped me to be more focused and I even won a few games. Cheers Niels.
Another excellent video! Thank you very much for teaching us. I took your courses and it helped me a lot. I used to get so intimidated when playing guys with a Fargo Rating 100 points higher than mine that I would lose the match before it even started lol... I changed it a while ago and, so far, it has been a much more pleasant experience playing better players.
For me the best nights of pool come when I know the level of play will demand my best, but with no expectations about the results, I just go to "have fun" with it! Then I'm able to focus, but stay loose throughout the tourney. Great content as always, Coach! Tip #2 imma have to try because I was always taught to read my opponents every move, but I can see your point. Kinda like using your peripheral vision to watch them...seeing them, but not looking directly at them.
Niels, there is a great book and workbook combo by a former pro hockey player entitled, "Think Strong". Great help for maxing out and competing with your best mind set.
I would add that looking at your draw FIRST leads to anxiety THEN intimidation. Anxiety leads to being nervous and jerky in your stroke and second-guessing your motions at the table which leads to a bad performance. Which then just compounds upon itself. This then leads to mistakes at the table, culminating in total negativity and destructive thoughts. Otherwise, a good video.
Should have watched this video 20 years back in time. Missed out on qualification for the Dutch open 6 times. Was in the same bracket as some Goats Lely and Feijen :(:::: :)
Wow, don't study your opponent, that's something new and quite deep when you think about it. Thank you! But I'm afraid I'd need another 10 videos on how not to choke because one is definitely won't cut it in my case, lol.
I used to think pool was all technique, but Niels is so right that the mental side is SO important. Many a time you can actually defeat yourself just by your poor mental attitude.
A great video thank you. When I practice I always want to play with someone as good as I am or better it's not much fun unless you're playing for money to beat up on someone less than you
Another great video. Love the mental course! Excited for the Skype call.. still need to arrange it.. (Peter Bron says hi😜) - I'm unfortunately not in Delft when you are here.. I'll be in South Africa visiting family but please if you are in the Netherlands still from the 14th let me know. I'd love to meet you in person🙏🏼🇳🇱🇿🇦
Great video! Would it make ever make sense to focus on the opponent, even though intimidation is not in play? Or should you always just focus on the balls and the table to minimize distractions?
Another great tip Niels I will try to use this one at the NK's in the Netherlands. And hopefully I will draw you in a round.. This was always my mental weakness, playing a stronger player. Need to bring my A game then because I saw you beat the Ghost 7 to 0 in your video...😅 Hehe see you there 👍 👊
I think it helps that I have a healthy level of cockiness. I believe I will play in the Mosconi Cup one day and that I currently have one of the best barbox 8 ball games in the world, so idc who the guy in the chair is. The only player I have to win against is the voice in my head that self-sabotages
The league I play in has lots of 'banter' or 'sledging' going on and so i agree that being cocky can put off your opponen,t as does employing tactics to annoy. You def have to train yourself to either ignore stuff or push back. It's part of the game and is super-effective when done right. Of course, you still needs the chops on the table too to take advantage of errors.
@busterbuster1641 haha i didnt mean that kind. Im a quiet player. But internally I'm rarely flustered. However, I am a defensive person due to my upbringing and circumstances, so a player verbalizing out loud the kind of confidence I feel can throw my mental game off if it's borderline bullying. Doesn't throw off my actual game, but definitely can get the drama going 😂
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I'm the opposite, i'm afraid to lose against a worse player than me, someone who is just slightly worse than me, those are the ones that lowering my game the most.
