Straight Pool remains the best game to practice! That's where you learn how to handle the cue ball. I used to practice when no one was around. I could run 30 to 40 balls pretty consistenly and occasionally 50 or more. My high run in practice was 63. Not so good but good enough.
It definitely helped my 9-Ball game and even moreso my One Pocket.
It definitely helped my 9-Ball game and even moreso my One Pocket.