barbox 8 ball is all about patterns as almost everyone has noted.... stop shot, stop shot, stop shot. whenever possible move the rock as little as you can and no powerful fancy tactics needed just get out.... on another note I don't really play on barboxes ever so... do as I say not as I do or your in trouble haha. goodluck in your tournament.
I suck at bar box 8 Ball
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Two things about Bar Box pool that I've noticed...
Always identify and break out your problem balls/clusters EARLY/FIRST THING.
Realize that banks are a higher percentage shot on BB and should be considered higher in your pattern thinking.
Pretty sure most will agree with my first point but I'm not too certain what most will think about my 2nd observation, but whatever, it works for me.
Always identify and break out your problem balls/clusters EARLY/FIRST THING.
Realize that banks are a higher percentage shot on BB and should be considered higher in your pattern thinking.
Pretty sure most will agree with my first point but I'm not too certain what most will think about my 2nd observation, but whatever, it works for me.
Play more straight pool. In fact, the more straight pool you play, the better you'll get at every game. If you don't play good straight pool or don't practice it, your learning curve will be much flatter.
You may play great 9 ball, but you'll look like you're just a beginner if you haven't played much 14.1 and you end up in a game with someone who does play it. That is the game that has the most to offer in terms of advancing your game no matter what kind of table.
You may play great 9 ball, but you'll look like you're just a beginner if you haven't played much 14.1 and you end up in a game with someone who does play it. That is the game that has the most to offer in terms of advancing your game no matter what kind of table.
14.1, 3-cushion, and I would add snooker to the games that I believe will help you in any game. 14.1 for patterns and short position, 3-cushion for kicks, safes, and position, and snooker for shot-making. Johnnyt
Lots of good advice here, good post too. For me, the biggest transition for bar pool was staying on center ball whenever possible. Bad chalk and heavy, dirty cue balls dont take the spin well. The second most important thing a 9 baller should know(IMHO): Stop playing ball to ball position, play to an area that gives you options.
It's my favorite game. Wanna play some??? Just kidding around. This may have already been said but I think the bigger issue is the differences in the big table vs. the bar table. Use more stop and stun. Don't be afraid of "long" shots on the bar table because their aren't any. Play a more controlled game. You don't have to turn the cue ball loose as much for perfect position, so don't.
What he said.
Also, trying reversing the advice given in this thread:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=180064
I've noticed I tend to play better on a 9ft too.
@3andstop: what are the best conditions under which to play 14:1?
- practise alone or play a partner?
- scoring or not when practising alone?
- 9ft table is best?
- good points target to aim at before fatigue may kick in?
- must be call pocket or is slop OK?
- best method for dealing with the re-rack/15th ball?
Does 14:1 really require any serious positional/pattern play? After all, you can hit any ball on the table...
Thanks!
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