As a reminder, I’m making an effort to write one tip each and every day throughout the month of January. I’d like to hear some feedback and suggestions from you! I’m starting to run out of steam and topics. Thanks, you can contact me here.
Tip for January 19, 2011: Believe that you can win a match or a tournament even though popular opinion says you’re the underdog.
The 2011 Ladbrokes Mobile Masters Snooker Tournament that wrapped up last Sunday featured two Asian professionals in the finals. This was a first for a major snooker tournament and helped live viewership of the match to number in the tens of millions. What I find interesting about this event is the number of upsets, especially in the first round of play.
This event is an invitational where only the top 16 in the world rankings gain entry. They are slotted into the single elimination bracket according to ranking. Take a look at the “Underdogs” winning their first round matches. Only the current world champion Aussie Neil Robertson avoid a first round only to be dumped by Mark Allen, a 12 seed.
My advice is the next time you’re about to begin a match in which the pool room buzz thinks you’re about to be road-kill, loosen your collar and give it your best effort. Take this Masters as a fact to boost your confidence. Upsets will happen and it could be you tipping the odds.
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