Question about seeing patterns.
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I don't think I've heard of that or at least not referred to that way. What kind of drill is that?billiardpete said:
Brainwash is a drill where you pocket all balls without touching a rail. You have to take care of a lot of problems before you get too far, or you will have to use a rail.
First tip... play position in an area where you can play 2 balls in case one isn't just right.
Second. Play shape on the side of the ball that gives you the most pockets if you overrun shape.
You'll start seeing patterns as long as you know what paths are better to take percentage wise.
First tip... play position in an area where you can play 2 balls in case one isn't just right.
Second. Play shape on the side of the ball that gives you the most pockets if you overrun shape.
You'll start seeing patterns as long as you know what paths are better to take percentage wise.
Believe it or not, I played some of my best straight pool after practicing with Virtual Pool. I didn't use the mouse at all to stroke or aim, but used the "tracking" feature which shows where all the balls are going on each shot. I think my improvement was because I had worked out a lot of patterns. I recall running two "virtual" 150s back-to-back.billiardpete said:
But I think you can and should work on the shots you need for the no-cushion drill. Try the drill and figure out one or two shots you have trouble with. Practice those shots, preferably using "progressive practice". Go back and try the drill again and find some other shots to work on.
Like anything else, he more you work patterning the better you get at it. I used to work in the pool rooms, and when I got bored I would throw some balls out on the table and work out different patterns in my head. I would never even screw a cue together, just work it out and do it again.
Don't forget, there are no "perfect" patterns for everyone.....just the highest percentage FOR YOU.....
G.
Don't forget, there are no "perfect" patterns for everyone.....just the highest percentage FOR YOU.....
G.
Gerry makes a very good point. What is best for you. There are usually several ways to play a pattern. Some people feel comfortable drawing a few inches while others would cheat the pocket so they can hit a rail and bounce out.
There was a book printed several years ago called how would you play this. It showed 14.1, 8 and 9 ball games and suggested patterns. The concept was good. The format of the book was not. It was difficult to see the shots. If someone came out with a book like this with lines on the table it might be easier to see.
Put several balls on the table around the rack area. Try to find a pattern that leaves with a break ball. Look for the key ball that leads to the break ball. Good luck.
There was a book printed several years ago called how would you play this. It showed 14.1, 8 and 9 ball games and suggested patterns. The concept was good. The format of the book was not. It was difficult to see the shots. If someone came out with a book like this with lines on the table it might be easier to see.
Put several balls on the table around the rack area. Try to find a pattern that leaves with a break ball. Look for the key ball that leads to the break ball. Good luck.
(I have posted this before in other threads, but I believe that it belongs in here too...)
I look to find a general triangle pattern that works with a break ball - in a series of stop shots.
Once I have designated a break ball, I try to find a ball that is parallel to it near the center of the table... if there is a ball that is parallel to my break ball, then I look for a ball that would get me on the ball (in the side pocket) with a stop shot. That is how I identify the last 3 balls in my end pattern -
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By following this method (when its available), you will start to see your consistency increase.
Here is some information that explains how to properly find a pattern to get on a secondary break ball.
I look to find a general triangle pattern that works with a break ball - in a series of stop shots.
Once I have designated a break ball, I try to find a ball that is parallel to it near the center of the table... if there is a ball that is parallel to my break ball, then I look for a ball that would get me on the ball (in the side pocket) with a stop shot. That is how I identify the last 3 balls in my end pattern -
scroll through the next diagram - 7 pages -
By following this method (when its available), you will start to see your consistency increase.
Here is some information that explains how to properly find a pattern to get on a secondary break ball.
Here is a situation where you have ended up behind the stack, shooting at the 2 ball. When you shoot the 2 ball, you will have 3 balls laying in a line at the top of the stack area. (Flip through the diagram - 4 pages)
Here's and alternate route -
Notice that in both examples, I have minimized the cue ball movement and used very simple movement patterns. Only use the rails when you need to use them. If you don't have to use them, don't. This goes hand in hand with the brainwash drill.
There are other solutions and alternate position patterns to this layout - feel free to add to this, it's just my take on it.
Here's and alternate route -
Notice that in both examples, I have minimized the cue ball movement and used very simple movement patterns. Only use the rails when you need to use them. If you don't have to use them, don't. This goes hand in hand with the brainwash drill.
There are other solutions and alternate position patterns to this layout - feel free to add to this, it's just my take on it.
