S2:E20 Three Sides to Every Shot
In this episode of the Lucky Breaks Podcast, host Sue Lueder sits down with Nicolas Ha to discuss various aspects of the mental game and lifestyle elements crucial to excelling in pool. Nicolas shares his journey from picking up a pool cue at a local bowling alley to playing competitively in leagues and tournaments, including his collegiate experience at UC Davis. They explore the technical, mental, and personal sides of pool, emphasizing the importance of mental focus, sportsmanship, and dealing with distractions both in and outside of the pool hall. Nicolas also touches on techniques for maintaining composure under pressure and the significance of having a balanced lifestyle. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the mental strategies of playing pool at a high level and hear about Nicolas's plans for taking a break from competitive pool.00:00 Welcome to The Lucky Breaks Podcast00:44 Nicolas Ha's Journey into Pool01:13 College Pool Days and Competitions03:05 Balancing Pool and Life05:02 The Three Sides of Pool09:48 Handling Performance Anxiety12:52 Practice, League, and Tournaments18:56 Recovering from Setbacks19:43 Mental Techniques for Staying Focused20:39 Respect and Etiquette in Pool23:36 Dealing with Distractions and Unsportsmanlike Behavior32:35 Taking a Break and Exploring Other Interests34:55 Final Thoughts and Magic 8-Ball PredictionReferences:https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319Where you can find our guest:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ha.nicolas?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/salocinah321?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ณ๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/luckybreakspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/luckybreakspodcastYouTube - www.youtube.com/@luckybreaks-podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckybreakspodcast/#Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@luckybreakspodcast๐งEmail - luckybreakspodcast@gmail.comโ Guest Sign Up - Apply To Be A Guest or Suggest A Topic https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeai_jCboxj2P-p1Qol3KjSaMqFbUvJLCBSql_5kPJOg0Y4Rw/viewform#luckybreakspodcast #pool #billiards #podcast #poolpractice #amateurpool #poolplayers