new personal best

[driven]

Old number was 67 about 20 years ago.
New number is 87 last tuesday. I missed a secondary break shot that opened up the last 8 balls that could have easily gotten me to 95.
must learn to walk before we can run.

with all I have learned in the last couple of years I have compiled a top 6 list for straight pool.
hear it is.

6: Don't get straight in on shots by accident, especially behind the rack.

5: Don't get too big an angle.

4: Get good break shots and hit it good. The racks are much easier if the balls are spread well.

3: There is no need to break them up all at once. Just opening up a couple of balls could be all you need to break them up better. I know this is a contradiction to #3, but good break shots could be hard to come by.

2: I know I can pocket any ball on the table. What I now realize is I can also miss any ball on the table. therefore, Don't miss. enough said.

and the number 1 top rule on my list for straight pool:

Have a clear mind. You cannot be thinking about work or family or the next mortgage payment. just pool. For me this is completely out of my control.
Sometimes I can think well. Other times I can forget about it.

If anyone would like to add to the list please do so. I know there is lots more.
steven

[Marop]

Great run, 100 is just around the corner. All good points on your list.

[SpiderWebComm]

Old number was 67 about 20 years ago.
New number is 87 last tuesday. I missed a secondary break shot that opened up the last 8 balls that could have easily gotten me to 95.
must learn to walk before we can run.

with all I have learned in the last couple of years I have compiled a top 6 list for straight pool.
hear it is.

6: Don't get straight in on shots by accident, especially behind the rack.

5: Don't get too big an angle.

4: Get good break shots and hit it good. The racks are much easier if the balls are spread well.

3: There is no need to break them up all at once. Just opening up a couple of balls could be all you need to break them up better. I know this is a contradiction to #3, but good break shots could be hard to come by.

2: I know I can pocket any ball on the table. What I now realize is I can also miss any ball on the table. therefore, Don't miss. enough said.

and the number 1 top rule on my list for straight pool:

Have a clear mind. You cannot be thinking about work or family or the next mortgage payment. just pool. For me this is completely out of my control.
Sometimes I can think well. Other times I can forget about it.

If anyone would like to add to the list please do so. I know there is lots more.
steven

very well said. #1 is my biggest problem... having the mind to play.

[stevekur1]

i think another rule is:

See my signature! Quoted by Danny Deliberto

[briandlau]

What I now realize is I can also miss any ball on the table.

Great point. Something that I shouldn't take lightly. Most mistakes are the ones that are overlooked.

[Dave Nelson]

Well, I'm on a much lower plane but trying. I just had a run in practice of 24. I pocketed the 25th but it was an angle shot and the cue ball went 2 rails and scratched in the side. Maybe tomorrow.

Dave Nelson

[tommyboy14]

Hey all.... Been here reading and enjoying the site, but haven't posted till now. I've been playing off and on for about 30 years and my high run was when I was 16 at Town Billiards in Morristown NJ in 1980 and was 57. I love the game and know I can at least do that again. I haven't played in more than a year, but someday I will have a Goldcrown in my house and be at it again. Thanx again for keeping the best pool game going! Take care and Happy Holidays