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Post by MungO on Feb 15, 2024 8:19:00 GMT
Obviously physical and mental capabilities aside, if you practice at something is it possible that you can get worse at something?
I can't think of a single thing that you would get worse at if you were practicing something.
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Post by watfordo on Feb 15, 2024 8:29:57 GMT
Cricket and tennis if your technique is flawed and you / your coach doesnt address it.
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Post by harrycat on Feb 15, 2024 9:17:04 GMT
Marriage 😂
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Post by watfordo on Feb 15, 2024 9:24:17 GMT
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Post by mayland0s on Feb 15, 2024 9:40:55 GMT
Tried it once ,won’t do it again ! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2024 10:05:13 GMT
You definitely can. Progress is rarely a straight line. For example, you could unintentionally reinforce bad habits, especially if you're frustrated or progressing with poor form/technique. Gamers even have a term for when you start getting worse at a game through overplaying it: "on tilt". It means you need to take a break.
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Post by Thor on Feb 15, 2024 10:22:02 GMT
Snooker.
I was listening to Hendry the other day talking about O'Sullivan and he said what he is doing is amazing. To be that great and winning at his age is unreal. He was asked could he compete and he said no as he is not capable of playing to that standard any longer as it leaves you. He didn't expand on it, but I'm guessing eye sight and concentration may be the defining reasons cos it can't be physical.
Golf is similar you get players that dominate like Faldo and club players could probably beat him yet in his day he was the best in the world. Other players of his level all go through the same periods they dominate the majors etc then suddenly they are mortal once more after 5 or more years of dominance.
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Post by redshank on Feb 15, 2024 10:39:38 GMT
When your age goes faster than your brain,apart from enjoying retirement I hate this getting old malarky it does not suit me at all.
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Post by porlockweiro on Feb 15, 2024 11:54:23 GMT
Yes, I believe so.
There used to be an old saying 'Practice Makes Perfect', but it actually doesn't, 'Practice Makes Permanent'. If you are continually using the wrong technique, you will never improve.
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Post by redshank on Feb 15, 2024 12:38:20 GMT
Yes, I believe so. There used to be an old saying 'Practice Makes Perfect', but it actually doesn't, 'Practice Makes Permanent'. If you are continually using the wrong technique, you will never improve. Sums up my guitar playing perfectly.Still not bad on the old tin sandwich though. |
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Post by dohnut on Feb 15, 2024 13:42:19 GMT
Sex. Been practicing for 60 years but these days it’s a real struggle.
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Post by FargO on Feb 15, 2024 14:42:07 GMT
Come on Doh - get a grip
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Post by FargO on Feb 15, 2024 14:45:30 GMT
Obviously physical and mental capabilities aside, if you practice at something is it possible that you can get worse at something? I can't think of a single thing that you would get worse at if you were practicing something. Witticisms - I've been trying them on the missus for 50 years and she tells me I'm getting worse. |
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Post by Fisch on Feb 15, 2024 15:15:34 GMT
Same as redshank, still going to guitar teacher even though I've been playing for 50 years. When l hear recording of what l could do in the 80s.... 😞
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Post by redshank on Feb 15, 2024 16:29:50 GMT
Same as redshank, still going to guitar teacher even though I've been playing for 50 years. When l hear recording of what l could do in the 80s.... 😞 Never been any good,that is why I am in awe and forever thankful for those musicians who probably gave up a normal childhood to practise practise,it needs a hell of a discipline and we get the benefit listening to all types of music.On the piano a favourite is Yuhang Wang. |
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Post by dohnut on Feb 15, 2024 17:05:40 GMT
Now that could be taken different ways. 😂😂😂 |
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Post by kbola on Feb 15, 2024 17:11:43 GMT
Now that could be taken different ways. 😂😂😂 🤣🤣 |
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Post by e3orient on Feb 15, 2024 18:02:29 GMT
In relation to getting worse with more practise there are a number of football managers who, after some initial success seem to go backwards. This may be partly due to moving to a "bigger" job rather than getting worse per se.
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Post by redshank on Feb 16, 2024 11:04:39 GMT
Now that could be taken different ways. 😂😂😂 Or different hands with a dead arm. |
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Post by buffalobill on Feb 16, 2024 21:32:47 GMT
Prediction league.
I was second once when BasO ran the league on 606, but it’s been downhill ever since 🤷♂️
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