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
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
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.![]()
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.![]()
Deadon said:Maybe keeping that in mind might give you that one better shot that will open the 50+ run. Good Shooting.