New Way to Play the Ghost

tryhonesty07

tryhonesty07

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I started playing the ghost in a different way to try to add another element to my practice routines.

So after the break, you have the option of leaving the CB where it lies, if I run out from there it's worth 2 games. This emphasizes CB control on the break. It also lets you "gamble" on a difficult opening shot, which adds a little more excitement. Anyways, it's fun... What do you think?
 
tryhonesty07 said:
I started playing the ghost in a different way to try to add another element to my practice routines.

So after the break, you have the option of leaving the CB where it lies, if I run out from there it's worth 2 games. This emphasizes CB control on the break. It also lets you "gamble" on a difficult opening shot, which adds a little more excitement. Anyways, it's fun... What do you think?
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I've been doing this for about a year. Adds more focus to the breaking solid and not just banging the balls and taking ball in hand right away.
Cheers, Mark
 
I like the idea, i've been doing similar things to get my break under control too. But i've been taking away 2 games every time I scratch. Sometimes when i get bored down at free pool night at my local bar, i'll race the ghost playing off-handed for a few games, or using the rest every shot, or basically using one shot over and over, like raising the cue up 45 degrees. Just a few games of practice like that can give you much needed confidence when it comes up in a match.
 
I played like that on the Ridgeback rails with the 4 1/2" pockets. Now that I have a new set with 4" pockets I play BIH only. Damn table is too tough for me now. Almost sorry I had then made to 4". Now that the rail cloth is wore in it's like having a little guy in each pocket rejecting balls. Just let the OB touch the rail or pocket and it ain't going in. Johnnyt
 
Not at home

Johnnyt said:
I played like that on the Ridgeback rails with the 4 1/2" pockets. Now that I have a new set with 4" pockets I play BIH only. Damn table is too tough for me now. Almost sorry I had then made to 4". Now that the rail cloth is wore in it's like having a little guy in each pocket rejecting balls. Just let the OB touch the rail or pocket and it ain't going in. Johnnyt
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I have this policy Johnnyt, that you should not be frustrated on your home table in your home. Your home should be a place to relax. My table was an evil ***** until I made some changes to it. It played just like your is playing now and it made me shoot real timid when I went out in to the street to play.
 
Playing the devil

tryhonesty07 said:
I started playing the ghost in a different way to try to add another element to my practice routines.

So after the break, you have the option of leaving the CB where it lies, if I run out from there it's worth 2 games. This emphasizes CB control on the break. It also lets you "gamble" on a difficult opening shot, which adds a little more excitement. Anyways, it's fun... What do you think?
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I tried playing the ghost but it was not for me. Now I play the devil he is much easier to hate and I really want to kick his ass. He is a formidable opponent and has me on the ropes most of the time but his day will come when he won't have me to kick around anymore.
 
I've recently tried something like this but with a different reward. If I choose not to take BIH then I am allowed to play one safety. If I successfully hook the ghost such that he has to kick, I get a draw out of the game. It must be a true safety though, no draw if I get lucky on a missed shot and leave Casper hooked.
 
This is a good idea. I play the ghost a lot. Lately though I've been using dr dave's 9 ball rating drill where you are adding up points. The punishment in that game for scratching is spotting the balls. When I scratch and make two or three balls they are spotted in a line which creates instant problem balls in the rack.
 
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