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Yep. Strength might help, but it's not the only way to break successfully.

This is an age old question to which I've never seen a satisfactory answer. Most people think there are no physical attributes that explain this and I agree. My theory is that boys in general do more different sports and other things that improve especially hand-eye coordination, but all kinds...

I just joined the club with 31 at the age of 46. Took me about a year of banging my head on a wall before I started to see patterns for a break shot. The biggest help was watching Thorsten Hohmann's runs. Next goal: 50 before 50. Won't be easy with ADHD, but with the help of medication...

No more goals as it's always uncertain how much I have time/motivation to practice. I try not to force myself into anything anymore. Today I broke 20 for the fourth time and set my new record at 26 though so I'm happy.

I do believe in mathematics because it never lies.

Congrats! I'm still at the low 20s but if I'm lucky, I'll have 28 years to make it before I'm 75.

Running exactly 100 balls more had just a bit lower probability than running 99 balls more and a bit higher probability than 101 balls more. Not taking the mental aspect into equation obviously.

Good point and totally agree that the best players are the ones who've spent the most time working on their weaknesses. I've been comparing 14.1 to the travelling salesman problem and if the "correct" way to play is to move the cue ball as little as possible. For the most parts it's probably...

I still remember seeing the rack for the first time. I had no clue what he's up to until the first stop shot that left another one and so on. Thanks for the correction and a very insightful post. I obviously forgot what the GOAT actually stands for :p

I think there is. What I meant is I believe Thorsten has spent more time off table thinking about his game (and improved his physical and mental capabilities with other means like exercise, diet, etc) and John has played thousands and thousands of racks more and is able to see patterns by...

Thank you for my first laugh of the day.

It was amazing at least for a 14.1 noob like me. Don't remember seeing this little work with the cue ball for the last 7-8 shots and when I saw this for the first time my jaw was on the floor for several minutes. If you know a million videos like this, please post them all. Thorsten is a 14.1...

It's 14.1. at least in Finland. Join to celebrate, even if you write the dates backwards, and post your favourite 14.1 runs. I'll start with the most amazing rack I've ever seen.

I used to go to the rack hard (because I had no clue what'll happen and I just tried to get maximum spread), but after watching Mike Sigel's Perfect Straight Pool I started go softer. Most of the time I need 2-3 break shots, but they are much more controlled and I'm much less likely to hook myself.

I've played less than 50 sessions of 14.1 and have missed way more break shots than I've made. One reason is that I have difficulties to find a pattern to leave an easy shot from key ball to break position. Another reason is that the rack distracts me a lot during a break shot and I need to...

I'm Pete from Finland and I love to play pool as I explain in my stand up bit here: https://youtu.be/SW7XyaVYEj8 I've been lurking the forum occasionally for 10-15 years, but for some reason didn't bother to register until now. At the moment I'm looking to improve my 14.1 game (it helps all...

You nailed it, sir.

To more I play 14.1 the more difficult I think it is. Made my first 20 point run yesterday at a tournament. 21 to be exact so same as yours. My best practice run is only 17. The complexity of finding the best pattern is insane and I believe you need to run thousands of racks before you start...