Still getting my feet wet with 14.1, and enjoying it a lot. I have a couple of silly questions, if i might ask. (Yes, I realize these probably can be answered using the search function...)
My questions are somewhat related. First, when you folks are all talking about runs that you've had, are these runs in a game against someone, or simply playing by yourself for the practice and challenge of it? What little I've played of this so far (and with my poor ability, heh) I find I have to try for a safety fairly often.
Secondly, what is the general opinion about the opening break? My friend, who's been teaching me, is of the thought to pick off a corner ball gently, in a fashion he says he learned watching and reading Mosconi. I understand the strategy (somewhat) and we have a good battle looking for the breakout shot. But there is no way for me to ever run even a few balls in this style of play, which is of course beside the point. Scoring more points is, and I get that. This is what got me to wondering about all these runs folks are talking about, and whether they occur in game play or not. And the style of play that must be different than how my friend learned all those years ago...
I appreciate your guidance, gang. Gonna catch up on my homework this weekend, bring my copy of 99 Critical Shots on a long trip with me. (I need to go back and re-read the last sections dealing with 14.1, that I glossed over too quickly on my first few reads...)
My questions are somewhat related. First, when you folks are all talking about runs that you've had, are these runs in a game against someone, or simply playing by yourself for the practice and challenge of it? What little I've played of this so far (and with my poor ability, heh) I find I have to try for a safety fairly often.
Secondly, what is the general opinion about the opening break? My friend, who's been teaching me, is of the thought to pick off a corner ball gently, in a fashion he says he learned watching and reading Mosconi. I understand the strategy (somewhat) and we have a good battle looking for the breakout shot. But there is no way for me to ever run even a few balls in this style of play, which is of course beside the point. Scoring more points is, and I get that. This is what got me to wondering about all these runs folks are talking about, and whether they occur in game play or not. And the style of play that must be different than how my friend learned all those years ago...
I appreciate your guidance, gang. Gonna catch up on my homework this weekend, bring my copy of 99 Critical Shots on a long trip with me. (I need to go back and re-read the last sections dealing with 14.1, that I glossed over too quickly on my first few reads...)