yogo9
Visionary
Bronze Level
Change comes through repetitive small actions. Make a game out of improving your focus and concentration by giving yourself specific goals to meet and then slowly increase your goals. For example; I'm going to observe the next 3 hands without being distracted. I'll test myself at the conclusion of each hand by recalling the action by position of each player. eg Button raised, the small blind 3bet, BT called. The SB Cbet and then check-called the turn and folded river. No showdown.
If you can do that for 3 hands in a row, whether you're involved in the hand or not, you will have developed your observational and concentration skills, and you'll be alert and focused. Then shoot for 5 hands, etc.
You must manage your mind or it will manage you.
As far as advice on how to keep track, you need to pick the main factors to focus on and keep them in the same order so you develop a pattern.
-Players position and their line of action
-Board
-Bet sizes
-Specific cards / hands shown down
It takes great skill to do what you're doing - while you're doing it!
If you can do that for 3 hands in a row, whether you're involved in the hand or not, you will have developed your observational and concentration skills, and you'll be alert and focused. Then shoot for 5 hands, etc.
You must manage your mind or it will manage you.
As far as advice on how to keep track, you need to pick the main factors to focus on and keep them in the same order so you develop a pattern.
-Players position and their line of action
-Board
-Bet sizes
-Specific cards / hands shown down
It takes great skill to do what you're doing - while you're doing it!
Dimidrol2
Visionary
Platinum Level
There is also such a thing, but try not to concentrate too much in the early game. Most likely, this is when the game does not go as it should, because if you play according to your game, then time runs unnoticed.
takinitSLEAZEE
Legend
Loyaler
Sorry to hear about your troubles. I think I can help you make some lemonade here. If you're pretty certain you're good in 3-hour sessions, might I recommend playing sit-n-go's, if you prefer trnys to cash. Depending on whether it's a turbo, hyper, or regular blind structure they usually last only 90 mins at best. You can easily play a couple. If you multi-table, then getting in 4-8 (in my case) games per session, possibly cranking up your ROI by 400-800%. GL man.
C
Cooking
Legend
Platinum Level
I remember that when I started I could play for more than 7-8 hours and still be 100% focused. But in the last few years, after 3 hours I'm also very tired. When I'm playing a important tournament, I try to drink coffee, wash my face on the breaks and use all the time I have to make a decision.
black and
Legend
Platinum Level
I think it comes with time, with experience. I can play well for the first 3-5 hours, then the loss of concentration, patience and mistakes begin. But I very rarely play for more than 5 hours in a row, so this is not a particular problem for me.
ShaDoWGuarD
Rock Star
Bronze Level
I also have the same problem then I play fewer tables and watch videos at the same time. This way I make fewer mistakes and play more carefully, but I wouldn't say it adds to my concentration. But in my case, I know from experience the most important thing in poker is not to make gross mistakes.
Claudiunm
Legend
Platinum Level
I really liked this topic. All suggestions were important to me. I will try to apply them as much as possible.
I think the most important thing is to find out why you lose focus after 3 hours of playing. If it's just tiredness or if there's some mental block bothering you. Make the most of your breaks and when you are in bad positions, such as UTGs, consider leaving the game and doing something else for a few minutes and then returning to the game.
I think the most important thing is to find out why you lose focus after 3 hours of playing. If it's just tiredness or if there's some mental block bothering you. Make the most of your breaks and when you are in bad positions, such as UTGs, consider leaving the game and doing something else for a few minutes and then returning to the game.
MishkaZL
Legend
Platinum Level
Music helps me. I can stay focused for 5-7 hours without much difficulty. Of course, all this depends on my psychological and physical condition, but I have already repeatedly convinced myself that music improves my endurance and concentration. I usually listen to music on my favorite YouTube channels and prefer music for rest and relaxation.
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Ellya-ya
Rising Star
Bronze Level
I played a 5h two-day tournament, it's very hard, but what do you think?
mr.fers_one
Rock Star
Platinum Level
it's already hard to keep your concentration, five-minute breaks really help you relax and distract yourself... if it weren't for the breaks, it would be hard considering the late stage of tournaments, where mistakes can be costly.
