Steve:
Early reviews.
The first break shot and key ball, I did not like so well, but he acted like it was great so maybe it is. Something to practice and look for.
That second rack where Danny chose the behind the rack break shot, he moved so darn fast. I need to look at that rack again. I think he barely bumped anything. He seemed to know how he wanted the rack to look like at the end and how to sculpt the rest out of the table.
You sure do hit those break shots hard! Nice to be able to be that confident in your shot.
That three rail position you were playing was interesting. Once, you drew three rails through the kitchen and ended along the long rail to where your pattern looked pretty simple. I probably would have tried to just go across and back and end up bumping something.
More to watch....
Thanks for the comments Dennis. Yeah, his first rack ended with I think a good key ball and break ball - but he got too thin on it. That's why he couldn't really draw into a better angle on the break shot. I know it was a bit confusing when he said he got good, but I think he said that before he saw how thin it was. As a rule, I find those key balls to work well but only when you can guarantee you'll get good on them.
The second rack is very indicative of the type of play I've seen from him for a decade. Nothing had to be moved, everything had a pocket, and to most other eyes than his it's just hard to see.
Guilty as charged on hitting the breakshots hard
. I do play quite a few of them much softer, but I don't know if any were on this tape. Additionally, I feel that in the two years since this video, I continue to try to learn how to hit breakshots better. Still a LOT left to learn....
The three rail position you are referring to, with the draw, was interesting. When seen on the tape, it looks a bit bizarre, but I knew it was a totally safe option while playing it. There was no scratch, and speed control wasn't much of a factor. It's a great shot to get back in line when the whole other half of the table is empty.
Thanks for the comments, keep them coming...
- Steve