Here is a selection of psychological issues presented by players of all standards that were of concern in different ways.
- “Confidence” - a catch all for many issues.
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Useful states - accessing ideal states for snooker
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Mindsets - beliefs that are useful
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Accessing self belief - how you represent your own ability to yourself
- Self Belief – Unable to Win Certain Games or Tournaments
- Self Image - how you see yourself as a player, sportsman etc
- Transferring form from the practise table to match play and important events.
- Mental Blocks – certain shots – certain situations
- Improving Concentration and Focus - attention in and on the game
- Composure & Balance - stability under pressure
- Inconsistency - best, norm and worst - variation of
- Not improving or going backwards - not developed as a player/stagnation
- Handling Pressure - self explanatory
- Dealing with Distractions - staying aligned with the game
- Self limiting behaviour - bad habits & routines
- Personal Conflicts - addictions etc.
- Motivation – Quality Practise & Winning Mentality
- Accessing top form states
- Developing the winning mentality - Killer instinct etc, determination
- Handling Mistakes & Misses - Reset stategies
- Healing the Wounds of Battle - Dealing with sports related trauma - mental scarring.





