Did you accomplish the easiest version of this drill? I would think that if you can beat this drill then the playing the ghost should be beatable as well. What part of the ghost was beating you?
Yes, the easiest version.
I have to be at my best to beat the 4-ball ghost in a race to 10. I only did a single 9-ball run out which for me, happens maybe once a year practicing.
Just the other day I was up 3-0 against the 4-ball ghost. Then 3-2, and I started pressing. Lost 3-10. Usual crap:
My runs are usually broken by stupid stuff. Rolling too short or too far hooking myself; rattling what should be easy shots; scratching even though I am applying side, top, stun or draw with what I think is the right amount of it to avoid the scratch.
Also, my shot selection needs to improve to quit expecting perfect speed control crossing the shot line so I am more often coming into it. So much to learn.
That I was able to get lined in using the drill, then stay there playing a rack, tells me I should keep this drill as a warm up. It really helped me get lined up and stay loose.