Tonight's under 55 average was a little bittersweet. For the most part I scored well, but in a couple of games, the doubles haunted me. I put this down to nerves. Absolutely no idea why they crept in, but it is something that I really need to tackle if I am going to progress at the rate I want to.
The first two games in the group were a case of me playing well, but just getting beaten by the better player. Perhaps I could have scored heavier, but these were the types of games, where you just have to hand it to your opponent.
I was in a bit of trouble and had to win my last two games. I went a leg down in the third game and then I seemed to relax and start to play well. I won that match with a 57 average and followed up with a 2-0 victory in my last group game with a 60+ average. I was really happy with that, as my target is to hit at least one 60+ average per tournament.
The last 16 and quarter final games were a bit of a mess. I won both, so I'll take that, but I just couldn't finish. I felt really nervous for no particular reason. Maybe I was putting pressure on myself, as I knew I had a chance of making the final. Luckily for me, my opponents were equally as bad at finishing and so I eventually scraped myself through to the semi final.
In the semi final, I met the player that had been playing best overall throughout the tournament. We both matched each other for scoring, but he managed to get to the doubles first. I had chances, but the better player won on this occasion. He went on to win the final.
So a good Wednesday, I know where I need to brush up on, and I need to get my head sorted. It's only a game! - I need to tell myself.
Tournament Stats: Average 46.02: First 9 49.61: 100+ 8: 140+ 1: 180+ 0
