You didn't say what you are doing with the cue ball. Making the ball is one thing, making it and drawing into the corner, or following into the corner is a whole different beast.
I'd add this.
From my personal experience, and experience staking someone who was a top shortstop.
When you start playing the pro events or the higher events EVERY week, you get better.
Not from practicing, but I think because that part about if I miss this ball, we may not be staying in a...
He could get it for sure. High gambling speed for the $$$, SAJ brought him in all across the country, and so many people had no idea what he looked like but he played strong shortstop speed, maybe a bit higher.
SAJ used to have Reed Pierce and Mark Cavalier as his 2 sneak up on somebody players. Funny for how good Reed plays/played, he could sneak around and play for big $$$.
Wade was so good, it was just a pleasure to watch him play.
Also, so smooth. Never anything flashy, just guaranteed shape on the next ball.
That video of him against Toby was a masterclass in how to play 9 ball.