Playing the Ghost Strategy?

Pete

Pete

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Hi guys,

I'v seen the video of Tate spanking the ghost. I am no where near there, but want to be. I read that there are diffrent strategies to playing the ghost. If you have any, please post them.

Thank you guys so much.

Billiardpete out
 
You should try to play position more towards the center of the table when possible. This way you don't have long shots, you don't have to use the bridge, you have more ways to play shape and you don't have to shoot opposite handed.

Give your best on every shot. Figure out a way to get out. If you can't visualize the out how are you going to execute it?

Find a break that leaves most balls by the rails. If the center of the table is open it is easier to play shape.

If you can make one or two balls on the break it makes it much easier.

One more thing. There is a different state of mind to those who get out all the time. Those who do get out don't think about messing up because they have to mess up very badly not to get out. Those that don't get out think they have to do everything perfect to get out.
 
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mnShooter said:
Find a break that leaves most balls by the rails. If the center of the table is open it is easier to play shape.

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This would be a bad thing to do. If you have lots of balls near the rail, you are more than likely to have clusters and balls blocking your shots. You will also have only two pockets at best to play shape for.

I would rather the balls to be spread out around the center of the table. Six potential pockets to play shape for.
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mnShooter said:
One more thing. There is a different state of mind to those who get out all the time. Those who do get out don't think about messing up because they have to mess up very badly not to get out. Those that don't get out think they have to do everything perfect to get out.
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Thanks for that statement. Now that you said it, I recognize it as true.
 
billiardpete said:
Hi guys,

I'v seen the video of Tate spanking the ghost. I am no where near there, but want to be. I read that there are diffrent strategies to playing the ghost. If you have any, please post them.

Thank you guys so much.

Billiardpete out
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I would say be very careful on the first couple of balls and to keep things simple. Give those first two or three balls extra effort. The table is a lot easier once you clear out a couple of balls. The ghost is all about angles, patterns, accuracy, and staying in line.

Playing the ghost can be very frustrating. I've had strings of impossible tables where for no good reason the balls just roll up tough. So the next suggestion is to make sure you have some time ahead of your session to be able to give it at least a couple of hours. When things don't go your way, stay calm and relaxed, just rack and shoot. In this time period, you maximize your chances of catching a nice stroke and getting in the "zone", where you are not concerned about missing and the play is flowing along. In pool, tension is your worst enemy. So relax and see how many games you can win. Even if you only win a copuple of games now, in a month or two months, this information will be useful in comparing your improvement.

Most of all, remember this just a practice exercise designed to improve your offense. I assure you that many players will see large gains in their offensive skills with enough Ghost practice. I've practiced this way for several years.

Chris
 
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