How about something new. Try running this layout from the cueball position I give you, then take ball-in-hand to run it from where you would have liked to have left the cueball for this layout.
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Here goes... part 1
Looking at the set up, it appears that the 2 ball goes clean, and the 4 goes with minimal movement of the 1. If that is the case, then this is what I would attempt to do ... trying to minimize cue ball movement if possible. The sequence with the 2,4,1 could very easily become a problem, and require a much firmer stroke, and then having to rely on getting a good roll to keep from making it more complicated. (Atleast in my young, atleast to 14.1, mind
) Really hoping to get some constructive, key word there, criticism on my choices.
I only did the first sequence so far... late and I am going to get some ZZZ's and come back to it tomorrow.
Thanks again bluepepper for the layout... these are definitely helping my straight pool game improve.
Mark
Looking at the set up, it appears that the 2 ball goes clean, and the 4 goes with minimal movement of the 1. If that is the case, then this is what I would attempt to do ... trying to minimize cue ball movement if possible. The sequence with the 2,4,1 could very easily become a problem, and require a much firmer stroke, and then having to rely on getting a good roll to keep from making it more complicated. (Atleast in my young, atleast to 14.1, mind
) Really hoping to get some constructive, key word there, criticism on my choices.I only did the first sequence so far... late and I am going to get some ZZZ's and come back to it tomorrow.
Thanks again bluepepper for the layout... these are definitely helping my straight pool game improve.
Mark
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Bluesteel, I'm glad you're finding that they help. Here's my two cents about your run if you're interested:
Holding that first shot on the 9 would be nice, but I think you have to allow for a lot more drift than that. At that angle I don't think you can avoid a drift to the right of about 2 feet, although I do think you can still go for the 8-ball on the next shot.
Also, it's a matter of opinion but I don't see the 4-ball going with the 1-ball there. I may be wrong. It may go with spin. But if it does go, you have to consider your chances of being blocked by the 1 for the 7 afterwards. For insurance ball reasons, I think it would be better to go softly into the cluster either off of the 8 or the 2, and deciding where and how to hit them so that either one of the cluster balls will be your next shot or an insurance ball.
I like your choice for the last 4 balls. My preference, from where you left the cueball for the 1-ball, would have been to stun straight up past the 6 rather than to go off of the rail.
My favorite thing about your run is that you're asking for constructive criticism. I like people discussing the nuances of these runs and having friendly debates. It's all about getting better.
Holding that first shot on the 9 would be nice, but I think you have to allow for a lot more drift than that. At that angle I don't think you can avoid a drift to the right of about 2 feet, although I do think you can still go for the 8-ball on the next shot.
Also, it's a matter of opinion but I don't see the 4-ball going with the 1-ball there. I may be wrong. It may go with spin. But if it does go, you have to consider your chances of being blocked by the 1 for the 7 afterwards. For insurance ball reasons, I think it would be better to go softly into the cluster either off of the 8 or the 2, and deciding where and how to hit them so that either one of the cluster balls will be your next shot or an insurance ball.
I like your choice for the last 4 balls. My preference, from where you left the cueball for the 1-ball, would have been to stun straight up past the 6 rather than to go off of the rail.
My favorite thing about your run is that you're asking for constructive criticism. I like people discussing the nuances of these runs and having friendly debates. It's all about getting better.