A few years ago a player told me about a method to improve both your 14.1 and nine ball game. In addition it is a method to determine with good accuracy your skill level. Here is how it works:
Spread all 15 balls on the table and run the first nine as you would an open rack of 14.1.
The last six balls on the table must be run in order from lowest to highest.
No sepatation of the balls allowed once they are rolled around the table on a random basis at moderated speed (no trying to scatter the balls without any clusters.
If you miss count the number of balls pocketed and write down the number.
After ten attempts add your total score up and see what the number is.
150 would be the highest or ten straight succesful runs.
I cannot remember what is considered a pro level core but it is not as easy as one would imagine to run the table.
It is agreat way to practice and it holds your attention well. It also forces one to learn pattern play as required in 14.1 while at the same time position the table for the rundof the lst six balls in numerical order.
Scott
Spread all 15 balls on the table and run the first nine as you would an open rack of 14.1.
The last six balls on the table must be run in order from lowest to highest.
No sepatation of the balls allowed once they are rolled around the table on a random basis at moderated speed (no trying to scatter the balls without any clusters.
If you miss count the number of balls pocketed and write down the number.
After ten attempts add your total score up and see what the number is.
150 would be the highest or ten straight succesful runs.
I cannot remember what is considered a pro level core but it is not as easy as one would imagine to run the table.
It is agreat way to practice and it holds your attention well. It also forces one to learn pattern play as required in 14.1 while at the same time position the table for the rundof the lst six balls in numerical order.
Scott
