Well, I read a lot of post, so I figured I would post one myself today …
My BADS:
Now, I know that I am still a newbie to this, and I know all the bad things that I am doing, and more so not doing like I should. I don’t employee the 5 count as much as I should, maybe only 20% of the time. I don’t employee the 25% of my wagering on other shooters. I don’t use come bets on myself often enough. I don’t set a dollar amount to be ahead, so if & when I get there to know to walk away. I don’t set a time limit, to be there and walk away. I don’t use my practice rig on a daily basis (I can blame it on work & the holidays, but I know I can find the time if I put my mind to it). But I do try and use the gripper, to get the feel of the dice on a daily basis.
MINI Trip Report:
Now this weekend, I did go visit a place. As I’ve stated, I haven’t practiced like I should. I believe that my forward movement is too fast, as I’m throwing too hard, as the dice travel too far. So, I was shooting from straight out, instead of being stick left 1 or 2. First time I got the dice, I only threw a 3 or 4.
The second time, I’m guessing I was around 11 with 1 point being made and about six times on a number I didn’t have a bet on, I’m more hesitant to do the come bets.
The third roll of the dice I hit 3 points, and the small/all/tall bet. The last number I needed, I ended up hitting it for point, and then right back again. So, for the come out, I actually changed my set from hardways, to the all 7’s. And to my enjoyment, hit that rascally number so the 3 of us on the small/all/tall could get paid, and see if I could get them again. But allas, I only hit 3 more numbers before it showed its face again. Being that the people I play with generally are not GTC members, none were counting, and neither was I.
So, for my 4th time with the dice, I decided to try and count myself. Again, another great roll for me, a 28 is what I counted. Think I got 4 points out of it. The only money downside was that I was hitting alot of the numbers that I wasn’t on. That, and during that roll, I think I only rolled a horn number once, as I didn’t hit any of the small/all/tall. I did have a 5th roll, but it was point number out, and so was I.
All in all, I did have some great shots and 3 nice rolls, but time to fix my bads, and employee more of the items that would be saving me money, so when I have my good rolls, I can walk away with their money, and not just donating!!!
Thanks for reading!!!
Until next time!!!
Replies:
Posted by: ACPA on December 24, 2013, 1:43 am
As you know, it is not easy.
Noah
Posted by: brothelman on December 24, 2013, 6:05 pm
Posted by: Mr Finesse on December 24, 2013, 6:43 pm
Try to practice what you were taught in class and if nothing else work on your grip.
Posted by: Pit Boss on December 27, 2013, 6:18 pm
So glad to see you posting. It great when people step out of the shadows to show themselves. I have to commend you on your bravery.
Couple of things stood out on your "bads"; I don’t think its a good idea to set a time limit on your stay, you stay as long as your bankroll dictates. For me that is half my buy in. If I have lost half of what I have bought in for, it’s time to take a break. That may be in 15 minutes or 9 hours. By setting time limits, I am placing an undue tension on myself that I have to win. This game will not work that way. By putting that pressure on, the bets and strategies change. Not a good thing in my opinion.
The same goes for win limits. When a win comes, and the stamina is still good, staying is a good option. But, after 4 hours, there is finally a win, no matter how small, its time to leave.
Posted by: Finisher on December 28, 2013, 1:08 am
Good Rolling. 😀 😀
Posted by: Finisher on December 28, 2013, 5:47 am
Posted by: SevenTimesSeven on December 28, 2013, 4:08 pm
"Finisher" wrote: So far 110 have read it.
How do you know how many have read a post?
How is the inquiry for the numbers done?
Is this a privilege not granted to everyone on this site?
Posted by: Finisher on December 28, 2013, 9:52 pm
Good Rolling. 😀 😀
Posted by: Finisher on December 28, 2013, 10:00 pm
Good Rolling. 😀 😀