There are different ways to look at it, for sure. You were in a good position to win, and you went for the kill...nothing wrong with that, at all.
Ordinarily, I would want my most seasoned, strongest player in a position to play the final, deciding match. A strong SL7 should be able to beat any lower skill level player, based more on his ability to control the cueball and play defense, than for any other reason. Of course, that does not always happen, but I would always play those odds.
You can (and will) always second guess what you did, and how things wound up, but you did things like you thought was right at the time, so no reason to sweat it. That is just how things go in pool. The best player does not always win a short match, especially with team pressure riding on the outcome.
I have told people many times that I feel it is much easier to gamble with my money than it is to play for the team. In gambling, the pressure is just about me. In a team event, everyone else's hopes are riding on you, too.
Joe
Ordinarily, I would want my most seasoned, strongest player in a position to play the final, deciding match. A strong SL7 should be able to beat any lower skill level player, based more on his ability to control the cueball and play defense, than for any other reason. Of course, that does not always happen, but I would always play those odds.
You can (and will) always second guess what you did, and how things wound up, but you did things like you thought was right at the time, so no reason to sweat it. That is just how things go in pool. The best player does not always win a short match, especially with team pressure riding on the outcome.
I have told people many times that I feel it is much easier to gamble with my money than it is to play for the team. In gambling, the pressure is just about me. In a team event, everyone else's hopes are riding on you, too.
Joe