S2:E20 Three Sides to Every Shot

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Lucky Breaks Podcast

Sue Lueder, Erin Shulman, Beth Jeung

25 episodes

2 days ago

Every rack has a story! Passionate amateur pool players Sue, Erin, and Beth explore pool stories with coaches, captains, teammates, and opponents to learn about the challenges of the game and how to build incredible mental toughness.

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S2:E20 Three Sides to Every Shot

Lucky Breaks Podcast

37 minutes 22 seconds

1 month ago

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 Podcast

00:44 Nicolas Ha's Journey into Pool

01:13 College Pool Days and Competitions

03:05 Balancing Pool and Life

05:02 The Three Sides of Pool

09:48 Handling Performance Anxiety

12:52 Practice, League, and Tournaments

18:56 Recovering from Setbacks

19:43 Mental Techniques for Staying Focused

20:39 Respect and Etiquette in Pool

23:36 Dealing with Distractions and Unsportsmanlike Behavior

32:35 Taking a Break and Exploring Other Interests