I think that's true if you have made lots of cookies already. Many beginners have no tools to work with, like shoot a straight in and stop the cue ball. Or draw the cue ball back to the cushion for a straight in shot on a ball on that cushion. For those players, I think standard drills allow them to develop specific, important skills.
The drills have to be well designed, though.
Yes Sir, I agree with the "have made lots of cookies". As well as the well designed part.
However, I had rather have just a few "really good" cookies vs.... a whole store full of run-of-the-mill cookies.
I'm not disagreeing with you in the least.
I understand that BEGINNERS should have extremely easy and basic drills. However, I was under the impression the OP has been playing for years or at least a member since 2004.
I just assumed (uh oh) he was past the newb/intermediate level by now.
BTW:
It seems chit storms follow me around on here. It seems I'm not a people person .... LOL...
Anyways, I meant no disrespect to the OP on the BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE thing.
Rake