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13,3,12,15,4,10,8, break off the 1. 3 is in an potiential problem spot, for me, I chose to shoot it early.
 
It seems like 1 and 3 are similar break shots. I chose the 3 because the only odd ball, the 10, is on the same side as the 4 that leads in to the 3.
 
in a perferct world where I have learned to control the cue better I would go this way 8,12,15,1,3,4,10 leaving the 13 for a break off the back rail
 
unicorncomputer said:
in a perferct world where I have learned to control the cue better I would go this way 8,12,15,1,3,4,10 leaving the 13 for a break off the back rail

I always thought direct rather than off the rail breaks were better.


1 or the 3 out to the middle of the table.
 
Here's what I'd like to do. I like the 3 better than the 1 as a break ball, because I feel like clearing the 1 out of the way is probably easier than the other way around. I definitely agree with you, Dennis on the direct hit vs. coming off the rail.

Other than that, I just like shooting the 10 ball down to the foot corners rather than shooting it up. Personal preference, I suppose, but as long as I've got built in position from the start, I decided to take care of it early.

As always, though, put me on a real table, and I bet it looks completely different than this :(

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spoons said:
Here's what I'd like to do. I like the 3 better than the 1 as a break ball, because I feel like clearing the 1 out of the way is probably easier than the other way around. I definitely agree with you, Dennis on the direct hit vs. coming off the rail.

Other than that, I just like shooting the 10 ball down to the foot corners rather than shooting it up. Personal preference, I suppose, but as long as I've got built in position from the start, I decided to take care of it early.

As always, though, put me on a real table, and I bet it looks completely different than this :(

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And what happens if you go 6" farther on that first shot? Traveling the CB that far can be testy. If you prefer that pattern, perhaps coming back across and shooting the 10 in the side is a better option. Just takes a little reverse.:)
 
Deadon said:
And what happens if you go 6" farther on that first shot? Traveling the CB that far can be testy. If you prefer that pattern, perhaps coming back across and shooting the 10 in the side is a better option. Just takes a little reverse.:)

I see what you're saying, but that's exactly why I was going to do it right away. I still like my pattern though, and here's why. I've got the angle now, and with the 8, 4 and 13 so close to pockets, I have plenty of safety valves if I don't like the shot on the 10 or if I need to cinch it. I also should be able to play most of these shots without any right or left english, which is always a big plus in my book.

I'm not a big fan of playing position for the 10 in the side. At that angle, I'd much rather shoot it into the corner. I think it's a much bigger margin for error. That's probably personal preference, and it might have something to do with why my high run is 36 and not something higher. :(
 
spoons said:
I see what you're saying, but that's exactly why I was going to do it right away. I still like my pattern though, and here's why. I've got the angle now, and with the 8, 4 and 13 so close to pockets, I have plenty of safety valves if I don't like the shot on the 10 or if I need to cinch it. I also should be able to play most of these shots without any right or left english, which is always a big plus in my book.

I'm not a big fan of playing position for the 10 in the side. At that angle, I'd much rather shoot it into the corner. I think it's a much bigger margin for error. That's probably personal preference, and it might have something to do with why my high run is 36 and not something higher. :(

As someone who plays plenty of 9 ball, the 10 in corner is the more natural shot. Feels much more comfy, I hear ya. However watch how some of the great straight pool players use the side pockets much more often than in 9 ball. Thats especially true with clusters around the rack area. Maybe keeping that in mind might give you that one better shot that will open the 50+ run. Good Shooting.
 
Deadon said:
Maybe keeping that in mind might give you that one better shot that will open the 50+ run. Good Shooting.


That could very well be, and this is why I read these forums. Thanks for taking the time to follow through on the point.

I had noticed what you're talking about with the side pockets, and I've started to look for those shots more often myself. It certainly helps to minimize cue ball movement when you aren't constantly having to get back on top of balls to shoot them in the corners.

I guess with that shot in particular, my reasoning was more about the angle into the side pocket, and it would ultimately come down to how I felt about it when I saw it at the table.

Again, thanks for the tips. What did I ever do without AZB?
 
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