I've noticed a number of our players in our poolroom, even some of the better ones, are just not nearly as comfortable using inside english for positioning as they are outside english. As I recall, many years ago, when first learning pool on my own which I assume is/was similar for most players, when I first started experimenting using english/spin on the CB it was outside english that I felt most comfortable with. I can say that I got to where even when I didn't need it for positioning, on angled cut shots I fell in to the habit of feeling more confident in my shotmaking when using some outside english.
It wasn't until after a number of years of playing that I really started feeling comfortable experimenting with inside english, and all the options it can provide in terms in offering additional positioning paths to get the CB where you need it for your next shot. After many years of playing, I am now to the point where I'd say if I have an option of positioning paths for the CB to take to get to an area on the table needed for the next ball, I will often choose the high inside english positioning route and going 2-3 rails for shape as opposed to the low outside english positioning route which may entail less rails for the CB to travel. This is puzzling to some of the younger players here when I'm playing with them that I would choose that option. For me, I just feel like the speed control is much more predictable when using the high inside english option, even if it requires the CB to travel a further distance and more rails to get to the desired area for the next shot.
Just curious as to other players here in your learning process as a pool player, feeling comfortable using various spins, and whether or not you now prefer either outside or inside english if you have an option in CB positioning routes? I stress to our younger players in here, that to become a complete player, you have to get to where you feel comfortable using all kinds of english, at any speed, for shotmaking and for positioning.
It wasn't until after a number of years of playing that I really started feeling comfortable experimenting with inside english, and all the options it can provide in terms in offering additional positioning paths to get the CB where you need it for your next shot. After many years of playing, I am now to the point where I'd say if I have an option of positioning paths for the CB to take to get to an area on the table needed for the next ball, I will often choose the high inside english positioning route and going 2-3 rails for shape as opposed to the low outside english positioning route which may entail less rails for the CB to travel. This is puzzling to some of the younger players here when I'm playing with them that I would choose that option. For me, I just feel like the speed control is much more predictable when using the high inside english option, even if it requires the CB to travel a further distance and more rails to get to the desired area for the next shot.
Just curious as to other players here in your learning process as a pool player, feeling comfortable using various spins, and whether or not you now prefer either outside or inside english if you have an option in CB positioning routes? I stress to our younger players in here, that to become a complete player, you have to get to where you feel comfortable using all kinds of english, at any speed, for shotmaking and for positioning.
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