For the first time in my life, I'm playing in a league. It's barbox 8 ball. Up until now, I've done 95% of my playing on 9 footers or my 8 foot pro in my basement. I know that in a perfect world I'd practice on the same tables with the same cloth that I play in in league. But I'm obviously going to practice the most on my home table, and I'm not thinking of selling it to get a 7 footer.
My question is- how crucial is it to improving my barbox 8 ball game for me to go out and practice on 7 footers? I've heard people argue that practice on a big table improves your game on barboxes, due to the shots being shorter, etc. I've also heard that switching to barboxes means different angles, more congested table, etc.
I have to imagine that a decent 9 foot player does better on a barbox than a barbox player does on a 9 foot.
Would like to hear your thoughts.
My question is- how crucial is it to improving my barbox 8 ball game for me to go out and practice on 7 footers? I've heard people argue that practice on a big table improves your game on barboxes, due to the shots being shorter, etc. I've also heard that switching to barboxes means different angles, more congested table, etc.
I have to imagine that a decent 9 foot player does better on a barbox than a barbox player does on a 9 foot.
Would like to hear your thoughts.