I also made this post in the main forum, but I think some of you 14.1 dudes may not be over there all the time, so I wanted to make sure I got your ideas as well. Thanx in advance.
I know there a number of high-level amateur players, borderline professional, and professional players on this forum. I would like to tap into their experience and wisdom in this post.
I am not sure where someone would put my skill level. My high-run in straight-pool is 45, in 9 ball it is 5 racks (a nine on the break in the middle of the run), and 7 billiards in three cushion. (These are HIGH runs, so they are not places I live; they are places I visit.)
Those of you that have achieved a high-level of amateur play, what are the things that helped your game improve?
Were you able to do those thing while working full-time?
The most common thing I hear better players say is the following; “Match up with stronger players. “
I would like to match up with stronger players. However, in my pool room there are 3 to 4 players that play stronger or close to me. One of them is a sucker. Thus, all the players are trying to match up with the sucker. It is tough for me to break into this game unless I can increase my regular bet (I cannot do this for financial reasons) AND I would have to be willing to play on a trap table.
I am interested to know avenues you all have used in improving your skill level.
kollegedave
I know there a number of high-level amateur players, borderline professional, and professional players on this forum. I would like to tap into their experience and wisdom in this post.
I am not sure where someone would put my skill level. My high-run in straight-pool is 45, in 9 ball it is 5 racks (a nine on the break in the middle of the run), and 7 billiards in three cushion. (These are HIGH runs, so they are not places I live; they are places I visit.)
Those of you that have achieved a high-level of amateur play, what are the things that helped your game improve?
Were you able to do those thing while working full-time?
The most common thing I hear better players say is the following; “Match up with stronger players. “
I would like to match up with stronger players. However, in my pool room there are 3 to 4 players that play stronger or close to me. One of them is a sucker. Thus, all the players are trying to match up with the sucker. It is tough for me to break into this game unless I can increase my regular bet (I cannot do this for financial reasons) AND I would have to be willing to play on a trap table.
I am interested to know avenues you all have used in improving your skill level.
kollegedave