7-footer advice?

[Snapshot9]

Break shots....

Something I would add (don't know if I should be letting this all out), but if you analyze tables and clusters, visualize where the balls will go on a break shot. I rarely 'cherry pick' on break shots, most of the time I hit the cluster firmly and take my rolls. If you break them up softer, many times the balls will take off towards a rail, causing you unwanted angles or distance for the next shot. If you break them more firmly, the balls will rush towards the other rails, and come back off the rail back towards the cueball giving you a better next shot.

'When in doubt, go the extra rail' - One of the personal rules I play by.

On a big table, that rule may not hold as true as it does on a 7 footer.

 

[Cornerman]

I rarely 'cherry pick' on break shots, most of the time I hit the cluster firmly and take my rolls. If you break them up softer, many times the balls will take off towards a rail, causing you unwanted angles or distance for the next shot. .

Hmmmm.... I like the advice. I'll have to consider incorporating it into my game, and of course, taking full credit if it works out for the better.

Fred

 

[Cameron Smith]

If you think you can run out:

This is my problem with Bar Boxes. I always think I can run out. I only realize six or seven balls into the run that I am screwed.

 

[lewdo26]

Great, great adivce.

You get my very first AZ billards "Tap Tap Tap!" and some rep!

Thanks, Gregg. I'll need the rep since, now, everyone knows I'm more of a drunk than a poolplayer!