http://147snooker.com/SnookerPsychology/ en Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:13:31 +0100 http://147snooker.com/SnookerPsychology/key_psychological_issues_and_problems_in_snooker.htm http://147snooker.com/SnookerPsychology/key_psychological_issues_and_problems_in_snooker.htm <p>Here is a selection of psychological issues presented by players  of all standards that were of concern in different ways.</p> <p> </p> <ol> <li><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">“Confidence”</span></strong> - a catch all for many issues.</li> <li> <div class="O1">Useful states - accessing ideal states for snooker</div> </li> <li> <div class="O1">Mindsets - beliefs that are useful</div> </li> <li> <div class="O1"><strong>Accessing self belief </strong>- how you represent your own ability to yourself</div> </li> <li>Self Belief – Unable to Win Certain Games or Tournaments</li> <li>Self Image - how you see yourself as a player, sportsman etc</li> <li>Transferring form from the practise table to match play and important events.</li> <li>Mental Blocks – certain shots – certain situations</li> <li><strong>Improving Concentration and Focus </strong>- attention in and on the game</li> <li><strong>Composure &amp; Balance </strong>- stability under pressure</li> <li>Inconsistency - best, norm and worst - variation of</li> <li>Not improving or going backwards - not developed as a player/stagnation</li> <li>Handling Pressure - self explanatory</li> <li>Dealing with Distractions - staying aligned with the game</li> <li>Self limiting behaviour - bad habits &amp; routines</li> <li>Personal Conflicts - addictions etc.</li> <li>Motivation – Quality Practise &amp; Winning Mentality</li> <li>Accessing top form states</li> <li>Developing the winning mentality - Killer instinct etc, determination</li> <li>Handling Mistakes &amp; Misses - Reset stategies</li> <li><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Healing the Wounds of Battle - Dealing with sports related trauma - mental scarring.</strong></span></li> </ol>