Pattern play is very simple; don't let anyone tell you different.
When you have the tools the game tells you how to play it, it's far from rocket science.
Show 1000 layouts in all games and 1000 players may attack them differently.
If the balls are sitting in the holes then it's your basic connect a dot, a monkey can do it.
It's about recognizing your options and visualizing the routes, very simple. The same goes for safety play, in any game.
It's almost problem solving, not Mensa problem solving just basic what is 1+1 - 1.
I could show you many ways to attack patterns, would you remember how I think and see them? Of course there are helpful hints, they will not change your life.
You be the pattern, use your own brain, problem solve, figure out the puzzle, make it your own.
Learning to apply insurance position can raise your game to a much higher level; it's the hidden gem of pattern recognition, that is the lesson many players need.
A simple play of 1 ft cue ball movement to the next ball may not be your best option. You could move the cue ball 4 ft and play for a different pocket for more options and easier play to complete a rack.
It's all about the cue ball.
It all sounds good writing and reading this but it's useless without knowing the cue ball inside out and back again. You must have the ability to deliver a straight stroke with the proper speed to the desired location. You can't play a pattern if you don't know how to get there. You can't build a house without the tools.
Learn to play Billiards if there is a table in your area. Play straight rail, 1, 2, and 3 cushion billiards. Play as much straight pool as you can. Your pattern play and safety game will sky rocket.
Combine the knowledge of straight pool and billiards and rotation patterns become no brainers. You will be able to see a 10 ball rack pattern within 10 seconds of the break.
It's all about the cue ball, everything else is simple compared, patterns being on top of the list.
