Top 10 Mental Aspects of Pool - The MENTAL GAME

Dr. Dave demonstrates the Top 10 mental aspects of pool. Even if you have sound fundamentals and good skills in pool, there is no guarantee you will play at a high level when it counts. If you want to play at your best in competition, you must have a strong mental game. This video presents the following important traits and practices you need. Content: Intro (0:00) 1. Plan and Visualize (0:18) 2. Respect and Focus on Every Shot (1:10) 3. Pull the Trigger with a Clear Mind and Still Eyes (2:07) 4. Create Confidence Through Preparation (3:27) 5. Breath (5:56) 6. Diagnose and Learn from Your Mistakes (6:23) 7. Focus on the Process, Not the Outcome (7:23) 8. Be Aware of Your Mental and Physical State (7:54) 9. Reset Yourself When Necessary (9:17) 10. Enjoy the Game and Have Fun (10:39) Here's a good 5-word summary of the most important elements, with a snappy (and pertinent) acronym: Focus, Enjoy, Reset, Visualize, Inhale, Diagnose (FERVID). Supporting Resources: mental-game T-shirts: ---- https://drdavebilliardtshirts.com/pro... ---- https://drdavebilliardtshirts.com/pro... mental aspects FAQ: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/mental/ pre-shot routine: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/pre-sh... how to improve: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/advice... what it takes to be a pro: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/advice... instructor list: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/links/inst... checking out a table: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/table/... Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice (VEPP): https://drdavebilliards.com/videos/vepp/ Billiard University (BU) Playing Ability Exams: https://billiarduniversity.org/testin... Dr. Dave’s instructional products: https://drdavebilliards.com/ recommended mental game books: "Pleasures of Small Motions: Mastering the Mental Game of Pocket Billiards" by Bob Fancher, and "The Inner Game of Tennis" by Timothy Gallwey. other recommended books: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/book/r... Subscribe to Dr. Dave's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/DrDaveBilliar... Follow Dr. Dave on Facebook:   / drdavebilliards   Show your Support (click on the donation button at the top of this page): https://drdavepoolinfo.com/ Purchase Dr. Dave's Instructional Videos and Merchandise: https://DrDaveBilliards.com/stream/ (stream or download) https://DrDaveBilliards.com/ (physical DVDs) https://DrDaveBilliards.com/products/... (product info and purchasing advice) https://drdavebilliardtshirts.com/ (T-shirts, polos, mugs, posters) Find Answers to Any Pool Questions: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/faq/ Look Up Definitions for Pool Terms and Phrases: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/glossary/ Get Your Pool Diploma: https://billiarduniversity.org/ Attend a 3-Day Pool Boot Camp or Take a Private Lesson: https://billiarduniversity.org/instru... https://drdavebilliards.com/instructi... Learn More About Dr. Dave: https://drdavepoolinfo.com/dr-dave/ Good Luck With Your Game!!! #drdavebilliards #BilliardUniversity #billiards #pool #cuesports #8ballpool #9ballpool #9ball #8ball