The past couple of tournaments haven’t gone to plan.
On Wednesday 22nd October, I averaged 41.55 in the Under 55 Average Comp, reaching the Last 16 after finishing bottom of Group 4 with an average of 48.39. I won six legs across the night but couldn’t find any consistency. There was some good visits mixed with too many loose ones.
Then on Thursday 23rd October, I managed a 43.38 average in the Thursday Night Round Robin, losing out 3–0 to Jack Kempster in the Last 16. Despite a few steady legs, I never really settled into rhythm, and it felt like another outing where things just didn’t click.
Right now, I feel like I’ve lost my way a bit. The throw doesn’t feel smooth, and confidence is low. That said, I’m away for a week now, so I won’t be playing at all. Maybe that’s exactly what’s needed. Sometimes a short break is the best reset. A chance to clear the head, rest the eyes, and come back fresher.
The key will be returning with focus and simplicity: throw smooth, think less, trust the process. Every player goes through spells like this, so I guess it’s part of the journey.
Key Stats
Wednesday – Under 55 Average Comp (Oct 22)
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Average: 41.55 | First 9: 48.25
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100+: 5 | 140+: 1 | 180s: 0
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Legs Won: 6 | Legs Lost: 6 | Breaks: 3
Thursday – Round Robin (Oct 23)
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Average: 43.38 | Result: Lost 0–3 vs Jack Kempster (56.36 Avg)
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Group Stage Avg: 48.39
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Legs Won: 0 | Legs Lost: 3
Reflection
Form dips happen.It’s part of learning how to stay composed under pressure. A week off might be the perfect chance to reset mentally, steady the health side of things, and come back sharper. The goal remains the same: improve, stay patient, and keep building towards Q School 2027.
