AA vs B Players

AA vs B players

  • Cue ball control

    Votes: 9 42.9%

  • Focus

    Votes: 3 14.3%

  • Patterns

    Votes: 1 4.8%

  • Overall knowledge

    Votes: 5 23.8%

  • Other - please comment on what this would be

    Votes: 3 14.3%
  • Total voters
    21
My answer is all of the above. That said, an accurate and repeatable stroke is necessary for improvement in any of the areas. BTW, nobody can control the CB (even Efren)...all we can control is the cuestick. :D

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
 
Thanks for the reply Scott. I understand they are better at all of the above, but is there one or two that are glaringly obvious? Also, do you think most good B players have an accurate and repeatable stroke?
 
Every player will have their specific strengths and weaknesses. I've seen B players who were great shot makers, but ultimately struggled because their patterns and control were lacking. I've seen B players who had great control, but struggled in shotmaking. So it's difficult to pin down one thing that all B players do wrong. Though since the comparison is between B and AA, I would assume that the AA player does most things better than the B player.

Also, I would say that every amateur could use a bit of work on their stroke.
 
Please define a AA and B player.
We have a different rating system here in Colorado.
If it helps here is how we do it.
Pro
AAA
AA
B
C
 
Here is how I would define each level based on my experience.
Pro - not allowed to play amateur events
Master - Usually win state and local events. Runs a high percentage of their tables. (Danny Olson, Rory Hendrickson)
AA - Has won several events. Runs around 35% of their tables
A - has won multiple events. Runs around 20 % of their tables
B - has won a few events. Maybe runs 10% of their tables.
C - hasn't won a big event. Doesn't consistently run tables.
Beginner - doesn't run 4 ball outs consistently

When I play AA's, I usually start with a 2 game spot in a race to 5. If I win the first set, then we go to 6. I also have played where I get $3 for every game I win and the AA gets $2.
 
HI there,

would usually also tend to ask what Fran already asked you-- what is AA or B :-)

But beside better technical abilities the mental part makes a BIG difference, including the correct attitude.
 
I am far from an instructor but from what I have seen of AA players and playing against them in non handicapped tournaments is that they just see the table completely differently. B players just don't see the same possibilities that AA players do.
 
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