When i get to the pool hall on a day off at 11am, i have a 7 hour window of practice time, depending on who comes down to challenge me. I wanted an opinion from the instructors/pros on how beneficial this routine is to me or if i should make some changes, as i have heard conflicting answers.
1: I start off practicing a few kicks using the Zero X system i purchased recently, as that was a weak part of my game until now. I do short rail kicks, long rail kicks and some two railers followed by a few banks using the same diamond system. I do this for a half hour if its at my home base, sometimes longer if its at a new venue where i have a tournament coming up and want to see how the tables play speed wise and kick wise.
2: Then, i throw 1-9 out there and run a few 9 ball racks until i feel loose. Once i feel i am ready, i play the ghost in a race to 9.
3: A friend showed me this drill where you rack 15 balls, break and run as many as you can. The last five balls are worth 2 points and must be run in order, so 20 total points in a rack. Once you miss, you re-rack, break and run again. You do this 10 times and get a total score inbetween 0-200. Theres a table that displays your rating, or what level you play at, such as 180+ touring pro, 140-160 - Semi pro, 160-179 - open player etc. Something along those lines. So i do this once per practice session, as i feel it helps with straight pool, 8 ball and pattern play in 9 ball, as the last five balls have to be run in order and it makes you use your head to try and strategically lay out the last five balls.
4: Finally, on to straight pool. I set up a decent break shot and i go for a high run. If i miss, i restart and try again.
Looking for ways to energize my routine and get more improvement, open to tips and suggestions and your ways of practising!
1: I start off practicing a few kicks using the Zero X system i purchased recently, as that was a weak part of my game until now. I do short rail kicks, long rail kicks and some two railers followed by a few banks using the same diamond system. I do this for a half hour if its at my home base, sometimes longer if its at a new venue where i have a tournament coming up and want to see how the tables play speed wise and kick wise.
2: Then, i throw 1-9 out there and run a few 9 ball racks until i feel loose. Once i feel i am ready, i play the ghost in a race to 9.
3: A friend showed me this drill where you rack 15 balls, break and run as many as you can. The last five balls are worth 2 points and must be run in order, so 20 total points in a rack. Once you miss, you re-rack, break and run again. You do this 10 times and get a total score inbetween 0-200. Theres a table that displays your rating, or what level you play at, such as 180+ touring pro, 140-160 - Semi pro, 160-179 - open player etc. Something along those lines. So i do this once per practice session, as i feel it helps with straight pool, 8 ball and pattern play in 9 ball, as the last five balls have to be run in order and it makes you use your head to try and strategically lay out the last five balls.
4: Finally, on to straight pool. I set up a decent break shot and i go for a high run. If i miss, i restart and try again.
Looking for ways to energize my routine and get more improvement, open to tips and suggestions and your ways of practising!