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driven

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Old number was 67 about 20 years ago.
New number is 87 last tuesday. I missed a secondary break shot that opened up the last 8 balls that could have easily gotten me to 95.
must learn to walk before we can run.

with all I have learned in the last couple of years I have compiled a top 6 list for straight pool.
hear it is.

6: Don't get straight in on shots by accident, especially behind the rack.

5: Don't get too big an angle.

4: Get good break shots and hit it good. The racks are much easier if the balls are spread well.

3: There is no need to break them up all at once. Just opening up a couple of balls could be all you need to break them up better. I know this is a contradiction to #3, but good break shots could be hard to come by.

2: I know I can pocket any ball on the table. What I now realize is I can also miss any ball on the table. therefore, Don't miss. enough said.

and the number 1 top rule on my list for straight pool:

Have a clear mind. You cannot be thinking about work or family or the next mortgage payment. just pool. For me this is completely out of my control.
Sometimes I can think well. Other times I can forget about it.

If anyone would like to add to the list please do so. I know there is lots more.
steven
 
driven said:
Old number was 67 about 20 years ago.
New number is 87 last tuesday. I missed a secondary break shot that opened up the last 8 balls that could have easily gotten me to 95.
must learn to walk before we can run.

with all I have learned in the last couple of years I have compiled a top 6 list for straight pool.
hear it is.

6: Don't get straight in on shots by accident, especially behind the rack.

5: Don't get too big an angle.

4: Get good break shots and hit it good. The racks are much easier if the balls are spread well.

3: There is no need to break them up all at once. Just opening up a couple of balls could be all you need to break them up better. I know this is a contradiction to #3, but good break shots could be hard to come by.

2: I know I can pocket any ball on the table. What I now realize is I can also miss any ball on the table. therefore, Don't miss. enough said.

and the number 1 top rule on my list for straight pool:

Have a clear mind. You cannot be thinking about work or family or the next mortgage payment. just pool. For me this is completely out of my control.
Sometimes I can think well. Other times I can forget about it.

If anyone would like to add to the list please do so. I know there is lots more.
steven
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very well said. #1 is my biggest problem... having the mind to play.
 
driven said:
What I now realize is I can also miss any ball on the table.
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Great point. Something that I shouldn't take lightly. Most mistakes are the ones that are overlooked.
 
Well, I'm on a much lower plane but trying. I just had a run in practice of 24. I pocketed the 25th but it was an angle shot and the cue ball went 2 rails and scratched in the side. Maybe tomorrow.

Dave Nelson
 
Hey all.... Been here reading and enjoying the site, but haven't posted till now. I've been playing off and on for about 30 years and my high run was when I was 16 at Town Billiards in Morristown NJ in 1980 and was 57. I love the game and know I can at least do that again. I haven't played in more than a year, but someday I will have a Goldcrown in my house and be at it again. Thanx again for keeping the best pool game going! Take care and Happy Holidays
 
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