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Not really. What straight pool players refer to as patterns don't exist in 9 ball. The pattern is dictated by the ball numbers. You choose position routes, not patterns.

The primary factor in how the balls spread is where and at what angle you hit which ball and of course speed. The reasons for using outside are in most cases to prevent scratches and keep the CB from going up table usually in conjunction with follow. Outside with draw is most likely because...

You should be able to realize significant gains by improvement in the following areas. More precise CB control. In particular when manipulating direction off OB's using tip variation on the vertical axis. Of course speed and playing to different parts of the pocket play a role also. You've...

Very bizarre.

The only US player who could do this is JS and those guys aren't about to let him play.

So I guess what you're trying to say is that he doesn't know much about playing straight pool. Also, none of your points has anything to do with needing time to adjust to the conditions.

Well Texas, when or if you ever learn how to play 14.1, then perhaps, you'll have a better understanding of what I'm getting at. Don't want to sound like DH here but... 480? Earl is one of, if not the greatest, 9ball player who ever lived but his knowledge of 14.1 is rudimentary at best.

I haven't been following too closely but at least one person noted that Earl just doesn't know what he's doing when it comes to straight pool. Anyone who knows how to play the game and watches for awhile will agree. I applaud what BC trying to do but he really needs to find somehow to get...

Ask Bill about Carlos Hallon.

That is not shot selection, that is choosing position paths. They are indirectly related but again, is that going to help a player at his level? You want to teach him to write an essay when what he needs is guidance on spelling and forming a legible sentence.

Have you read anything that Tomatoshooter has written? Heres a couple of examples. "I try to play a safe and the CB rolls too far", "When I shoot a shot at the other end of the table I can't keep the CB down there. Do you think his problem is running 5-7 balls but can't get out?

In 8ball, if you want to run out, then shot selection is critical. That however is not the OP's missing ingredient. You need to reach a certain level of proficiency before shot selection starts being a factor. Judging by his descriptions he has many more pressing issues which can't be determined...

Now now, be nice. He does make a nice case, or so they say.

You think he's bad listen to Michael Yednak sometime. JJ is tame by comparison.

On any type of equipment 2 rails provides a larger MOE and easier speed control. JMO. The new poll will be identical. Lead a horse, etc, etc.

This post illustrates why instructing players is so difficult. The subtleties of executing shots and positions can't really be appreciated until one reaches a certain level of knowledge and competence. Knowledge about the physics of the game is readily available (Dr Dave, etc,etc) but the actual...

That's a really good one. Sometimes I worry he'll overwhelm the server and crash the site.

Nick Varner is one of the greatest to ever play this game. That being said, if anyone believes he never missed a ball due to a poor stroke then that person is dumb as a stump. No, actually they're even dumber than that.

Seems like an admission that the subconscious recognizes when one is aiming incorrectly. Apparently that's only true for non CTE users? If you aim with CTE then your subconscious keeps quiet and no tweaking ever occurs? When people are concerned with aiming it's rarely on the hangers he shoots...

So, if you read this post and then go back to #8 and Cornerman's comments in #10 you'll have pretty much all that needs to be said on this subject.