Hey guys, I am just returning to pool playing after 20 years. I was probably a C+, B- player at that time. What would be the best regimen to #1, get back in the game, and #2, actually improve. I joined the APA 9 ball league and won my first match but it was more luck than skill, plus I think the other guy may have had a beer or three. I have just been concentrating on a comfortable stroke and getting the feel for the way the tables play. Also doing the corner pocket diagonally to practice longer straight in shots. Using a Pechauer cue I bought used, tip had never been shaped. Seems OK but different than the Joss and Huebler cues I played with in the day. Lot of talk about aftermarket shafts and having a separate cue for breaking. Tables seem a little faster than 20 years ago. I understand Byrne's is the go to book on playing? Thanks in advance, John
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