Perfect Start?

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laser2507

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Hi All,

I should be getting my own table within a few months. Brunswick 9footer.
At the moment Im lucky to get 4 hours a week in, and my game is slowly returning to its best after my 3/4 year gap. I cant wait ti play everyday and practise hard. I love the game, especially 9ball/10ball.

What do you recommended as the first few practise sessions on my new table?
Practise running out, drills, following Byrnes advanced tapes?

I was thinking 9ball ghost and recording my results, over time I can see how Im doing. Maybe even straight pool? (Did someone say straight pool?!?) that would be a new one on me!

And do you see practising only banks, kicks etc for many hours worthwhile.
 
Playing some straight pool is not a bad idea. And about practising banks and kicks; why not palying some one pocket and practice those that way?
 
Ive never played 1P either...

All you have to do is choose a pocket right, and pot any ball into it? 8balls wins?
 
congrats on the addition to the family laser!:D

I was thinking the same things when I was waiting for my table to ship. I'd say since you like to play rotation games already, why not learn 14.1 it's the perfect all around game.

I think the best thing about having a table at home is the ability to work out shots the moment you see them, or read about them here. My wife laughs at me when I'm watching a match, then I run out to the table to play one of Efrens shots! then when I come back in she asks how many tries did it take til I made it!:D

Gerry
 
Bert Kinister's 60 Minute Workout Tape is what i would recommend. BertKinister.Com is his website, you might find it cheaper on EBay.

DCP
 
Gerry said:
congrats on the addition to the family laser!:D...My wife laughs at me when I'm watching a match, then I run out to the table to play one of Efrens shots! then when I come back in she asks how many tries did it take til I made it!:D

Gerry
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Well, how many was it?!?

Laser- any pool is good pool- just be sure that you keep it fun.

As for what to practice, you gotta play what you are gonna play. IMO, all games have skill that (obviously) are transferrable to other games, but you aren't gonna learn to play rotation games by playing 14.1.

Oh- keep the laundry off the table:D
 
Its really like a dream come true, since I was 16 Ive wanted my own table, now I cant believe its coming soon... shame about the £££ I have to spend though, its going on a 6metre by 4metre patio in the garden LOL! Inside a massive shed, heated and lit. Oh the things I do to play pool!

Thanks for the replies. I may well practise each game to see how it will benefit me. My main game will of course be 9ball and 10ball. I actually only practise 11ball, since its harder than 9ball it should improve my 9ball more :P

I wanna be able to play like Efren, but even if I get 75% as good, I will be happy!
 
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