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The friend I typically play weekly 8-ball with is an extremely defensive minded player. When he comes to the table, he's not even looking for a shot to make, he's looking for a way to snooker me or leave me in a position of taking a very long/low % shot. I know it sounds like that's great pool and everything, but it is very frustrating to deal with. It's like I don't even get to play the game.. ever. He's never taking a shot on one of his balls unless there is nearly 100% chance of making it. Otherwise, it's a safety every time. It basically kills all the fun for me. I understand his strategy since I am the better shot maker, but I don't know how he gets any satisfaction from wins that way. Every shot is a 3-5 minute thinking period for him while he figures out how to best snooker me. Somehow, we still end up about 50/50 as far as winning games.
What is the best way to deal with players like this? What's the best counter-attack to that style? It is so frustrating to deal with. But it's part of the game, so I have to learn the best approach to deal with it. Any suggestions? (Besides not playing him... lol)
What is the best way to deal with players like this? What's the best counter-attack to that style? It is so frustrating to deal with. But it's part of the game, so I have to learn the best approach to deal with it. Any suggestions? (Besides not playing him... lol)