If you like seeing Steve Davis play. His opponent is getting a bit wound up. Disbelieving a referee decision, slapping himself on the face (both cheeks), conceding a frame by storming out instead of indicating so and complaining to the master ref because the other ref warned him for swearing. He denies he swore. Nice to see Davis playing and winning for once though, even if he isn't all that good any more. Even the bald unsporting 'king moaner he's playing is almost his level now.
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Always wondered how one can go from being almost unbeatable at this (like Davis or Hendry were for prolonged periods), to being very ordinary, as they both are now. It is not as if there is any "fitness" element to it that can fade with ageing, and it surely just boils down to keeping your eye in? I suppose you must lose a bit of hunger for the victories after a while, but at the same time the pressure must fade once you have been World Champion umpteen times surely?
Bit bewildering really.
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostAlways wondered how one can go from being almost unbeatable at this (like Davis or Hendry were for prolonged periods), to being very ordinary, as they both are now. It is not as if there is any "fitness" element to it that can fade with ageing, and it surely just boils down to keeping your eye in? I suppose you must lose a bit of hunger for the victories after a while, but at the same time the pressure must fade once you have been World Champion umpteen times surely?
Bit bewildering really.
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I wonder too. I imagine the brain simply loses a tiny amount of fine motor control or something along those lines... the precision involved is absolutely amazing.
On the other hand, nerves play a huge part so maybe they are just not as mentally strongOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI wonder too. I imagine the brain simply loses a tiny amount of fine motor control or something along those lines... the precision involved is absolutely amazing.
On the other hand, nerves play a huge part so maybe they are just not as mentally strong
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostMaybe it is the progressive weight of their wallets counterbalancing them?
I spent years playing at county level. I'd be lucky to beat a pissed ten year old nowWhat happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostAlways wondered how one can go from being almost unbeatable at this (like Davis or Hendry were for prolonged periods), to being very ordinary, as they both are now. It is not as if there is any "fitness" element to it that can fade with ageing, and it surely just boils down to keeping your eye in? I suppose you must lose a bit of hunger for the victories after a while, but at the same time the pressure must fade once you have been World Champion umpteen times surely?
Bit bewildering really.
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostIt's practice and confidence.
I spent years playing at county level. I'd be lucky to beat a pissed ten year old nowComment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostAnd youth it appears. How many middle aged or older guys are at the same level as the top players?“The period of the disintegration of the European Union has begun. And the first vessel to have departed is Britain”Comment
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