Most folks, I presume, have a very tactical type of practice session i.e.., selecting specific shots to work on. Does that carry over in a game situation or do you switch to a more strategic style?
Is your game more strategic or tactical?
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The goal of the game isn't to make balls.
The goal of the game is to win.
The goal of the game is to win.
This is my only theory. I don’t know if I play more safeties than I would if I was running racks regularly, (because I’ve never been capable yet) but I know I have beaten better players than me by focusing on defense until that allowed me to win. I would rather 3 foul someone than make the 9, as a personal preference
Zerksies
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Some people around here don't call that pool. Nothing is better then three fouling someone. That is showing skill
I agree. If I break and run, not diminishing that’s an incredible feat for me, it did not allow my opponent a chance to beat me. I understand it evens out and all that and I agree with the rules. But if I three foul my opponent, I beat them 3 shots in a row so good they couldn’t even touch the OB. I think it’s harder and I love it. Finding the correct balance can be hard
Zerksies
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Only the bar players will dissagree on that, they call it chicken pool. They don't understand stratergy or tatics of the game.
I think we need examples of the difference between strategy and tactics during game play.
dquarasr
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Spitballing here:
Strategy: I will use a lot of defense against this player in my match because he/she is a great shot maker.
Tactic: this shot is a good place to play a defensive shot.
Maybe?
Bob. Interested in your response
To me, strategy was figuring how to make my opponent take his cue apart in a
gambling session
Tactics was my. choice of shots
Maybe this helps. NINE BALL.
A tactician will look at the the table: identify difficult shots and how to make them, focusing on winning the rack, or play a safe, shooting 2 way shots, looking at 3 shots ahead, etc. Run as many racks as they can.
A strategist will analyze the opponent: his will to win, can he overcome multiple safeties, betting limits, slow play, lowering his confidence, etc. A strategist will make it look like he missed an easy shot and leave a good safety so the opponent thinks he is lucky. He will try to break the opponent down mentally.
I hope this helps. Maybe others have good examples.
In war, if a soldier is a tactician he will hunt for a good shot at the enemy. A strategist will analyze the enemy and find the best time to shoot or hide for the right time to shoot.
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What is the definition of strategy and tactics?
While strategy is the action plan that takes you where you want to go, the tactics are the individual steps and actions that will get you there. In a business context, this means the specific actions teams take to implement the initiatives outlined in the strategy.
alittle more in depth
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Strategy vs. Tactics with Their Meanings and Characteristics
Strategy and tactics are two concepts frequently used in various circumstances to achieve specific goals. While strategy and tactics have their origins in wartime language, they are now used to think ahead...
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Well when I was in USAFA, the strategic air command would have me flying a B-52 with nukes. Tactical air command was flying F-4 fighters.
So my vote would be Both. My daily practices involve both. I practice the assessment and the execution equally.A quick Google search said:
Lately I depend on Sharking.... nothing else is working.
Not a player so I don't concern myself with the distinctions. I would be happy if I could just get up to potting speed. Most of the stuff I run into folds if you shoot at it regardless. If the action is stiffer than that, I spectate.
Tactical situation would better help define a broader definition.
Choosing to engage in a defensive shot as opposed to an offensive shot.
The adjustments made after a miscalculated shot.
Chasing 3 fouls
Strategy would be when you know you won, how visible should the difference in skill be.
Choosing to engage in a defensive shot as opposed to an offensive shot.
The adjustments made after a miscalculated shot.
Chasing 3 fouls
Strategy would be when you know you won, how visible should the difference in skill be.