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by **jeff97** » 2007年 Apr 19日 12:25

原文：In most games, there is a moment when we face the game-winning (or game-losing shot)-the "money ball." In 8-ball and 9-ball, obviously it's shooting the 8 or the 9. In straight pool, it's the final point. We've been there a thousand times, and it's not always pretty.
Because sinking this o-ne shot matters so much, and because the ball just sits there waiting for us to decide we're ready, we have opportunities to get ourselves in trouble. We think of the money shot as something different from the other shots, and the pressure begins to rise.
We allow the pressure to influence how we approach the shot, how we feel about it, and how we shoot it. And guess what? We start to see it as a different shot. It doesn't look like it would if it was just a "regular shot." The pressure to make it-and the potential embarrassment if we don't-distract us from the task at hand. We get tied up with issues of winning and losing, fear of missing an easy shot and looking like we succumbed to the pressure, self-consciousness because we feel the judging gaze of the railbirds. We desperately try to avoid choking-and, of course, that causes us to choke.
This is a huge, multi-faceted problem, o-ne we're all too familiar with. We've all missed game-winning hangers. We all face the money ball challenge-hopefully frequently. Psychotherapy is expensive, takes too long, and will have our opponents poking fun at us (causing even more stress and pressure). So what's left? What practical steps can we take to deal with those pesky money balls?
Here are a few tips:
1. Try not to break rhythm. We tend to shoot best with a particular cadence (a series of counts or beats that coincide with the various stages of our shooting routine). We also shoot with a certain tempo (how quickly or slowly our cadence runs). How everything works together for good timing and good results is our rhythm. It's okay to slow your tempo for pressure shots, but don't change the action sequence of your cadence. In other words, try to shoot the money ball just like any other ball. Play basic, easy position. Don't hesitate, don't give it special consideration, don't do anything different.
2. No speed, no spin. Okay, you've broken your rhythm and the anxiety is mounting. You still have to make the ball. o-n money ball shots, all you have to do is make the shot and not scratch. o-n every shot except the money ball shot, you have to control angle, speed, and spin. This is why the game is difficult. But now, o-n the money ball, all you need to control is cut angle. Put all of your focus o-n cutting the ball, use no unnecessary spin, and shoot at your natural speed. Your natural speed is the speed your body shoots if you're not thinking about speed-the speed you shoot with your eyes closed.
3. Cinch the shot. Now, you're hoping your opponent doesn't see your hand shaking. You're so clenched up, you've lost any fluidity you o-nce had. You don't trust your stroke. Okay, let's just make the ball. To cinch the shot, take the shortest bridge you can (maybe 4 inches of stroking room). Put your tip very close to the cue ball so you can see exactly where you're going to hit. Now, take an insanely short stroke (maybe 2 inches) and sink that ball. You won't have room to go off line, and, with the short stroke, your opponent won't be able to see you quaking.
4. Back away. You're down o-n the shot, and your head is filled with chatter and doubt. You're not confident. Something is telling you you're likely to miss. STOP and back away. It's less costly and embarrassing than missing. Take a lap of the table. Go wipe down your shaft. Take a couple of deep breaths. Whatever; let some time pass, and allow the adrenaline to drain out of your brain. Approach the shot, walking in o-n the shot line, from as far away as possible. As you approach, stay focused o-n the shot line.
5. Own the shot. To give yourself the best chance to make it, you have to want it. You have to expect it. You have to believe it. Don't shoot if you're not ready. Yeah, this is easier to say than to do. What can I tell you? Figure it out. If this game was easy, we wouldn't be fanatics about it.

by **jeff97** » 2007年 Apr 19日 12:27

译文：
在很多比赛中，我们都曾经面临关键球的角逐。在16彩或者9球中，毫无疑问关键球就是8号和9号。而在计分赛中，往往是最后几分甚至一分。这样的情况我们经常遇到，但回想一下结果往往并不令人满意。
因为你的思想此时此刻被这个关键球过分的牵制，也因为往往这个球会关系到输赢利益时，你就会觉得这个球和其他的球不一样，压力便油然而生。
这种压力会影响到我们的感觉，以及击球。我们越来越会觉得这个球与其他的球是那么的不同，因为此时我们所关心的是胜负问题而不仅仅只是进球。我们越是在潜意识里告诉自己不要被利益问题分散注意力，不要失误，但结果我们失误的可能性越大。
这是个复杂的多方面的问题，虽然我们经常遇到。我们都有过由于关键球的失误而丢掉比赛的经历，我们都曾经因为这种关键球而让自己背上沉重的压力。到底怎样才是对付这种关键球的行之有效的方法？
这里有一些小技巧：
1. 不要被紧张的心情打乱节奏。我们每个人人都有属于自己的击球节奏，这种节奏是经过长期练习比赛而逐步形成的固有个人节奏。再一个就是频率或者说速率，这个也不能被打乱。什么节奏和频率是我们的最佳，只有我们自己最清楚。在处理关键球时，可以适当放慢速率，但并不要改变整体的节奏。换句话说，就是要把关键球
也当作和其他球一样去击打。用最简单最有把握的方法去击打，不要犹豫，不要有其他任何杂念。
2. 不要发力，不要加塞。此时由于紧张你的节奏可能会有点改变，但你还是必须完成这最后一击。关于这最后一球，你所要做的仅仅是把它打进，其他的什么都不要想。这种球不像其他的球你必须控制角度，力度，以及旋转。但是最后一球你只需要控制角度。把你的全部注意力集中到角度的控制上，不要加额外的旋转，用你最自然的力度去击打。也就是你什么都不考虑闭着眼睛时的力度。
3. 把握这一击。你希望你的对手没有看到你的手在抖，此时的你已经完全失去了往常的流畅度。你无法相信你的出杆，但我们必须把它打进。用最短的架杆方式（大约4英寸10厘米），将杆头贴近母球，以便能清楚看到要击打的部位。瞄球，用最短的出杆距离（大约2英寸，并不是用最小的力）这样不会给自己留下打歪的空间，对手也看不见你手抖。
4. 重新起身。自己还是没有把握，总觉得要打丢。此时最好起身，这并没有什么损失，比起打丢来说。绕着球桌走一圈，擦擦球杆，做几下深呼吸，总之让时间过去一点，尽量消耗掉脑子里的肾上腺素。从尽可能远的地方走近瞄准线，并一直注视着瞄准线。
5. 控制好这一击。给自己充分的信任来完成这一击。一定要进，一定要有进球的渴望，一定能进。等自己充分准备好了再出杆。说起来容易，做起来难。当然了，如果打球那么简单谁还会来玩？

译者：jeff97