Strategies for beating a pro in 9-ball

i think this is a good question.

to beat a top pro i think you have to take more chances when you shoot myself, you just cant let them to the table, and you have to be aggressive. i dont care who you are playing short of maybe 50 or so guys in the world, if u put him as trailer you can put a little dog in his stroke, maybe thats all you need.

that and remember one thing.... pool is the one game in the world (or maybe there is another), where if you play at a certain level (which isnt all that high i dont think), you opponent wont even get to the table with feasible opportunities. this is the secret top players dont want u to know :)
 
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Phidget said:
The one thing I do is play more safes against a better player. I don't take the chances on a shot I would make 75% of the time (with shape) if there is a good safety(I would against a weaker player). People say to always play the same no matter what, and they are likely correct, but I play much more defensively against better players.
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I agree with this strategy, it's worked for me a couple of times. Your chances of running out repeatedly as a B player are kind of slim, especially with the pressure on. Most are correct, you have to play the table first, don't worry who's sitting in the opposite chair...but it's amazing how many B players never dream of a safety that would lock up any player and go for the wild offensive low percentage shot or try and ride the 9 when they should go for the run or safety. Slower play and ducking when you need to will give you an occassional break or even ball in hand that can give you that edge...if you can do slow play, most Bs and even some As are more rhythm players and have trouble with the slow game.:cool:
 
West Point 1987 said:
I agree with this strategy, it's worked for me a couple of times. Your chances of running out repeatedly as a B player are kind of slim, especially with the pressure on. Most are correct, you have to play the table first, don't worry who's sitting in the opposite chair...but it's amazing how many B players never dream of a safety that would lock up any player and go for the wild offensive low percentage shot or try and ride the 9 when they should go for the run or safety. Slower play and ducking when you need to will give you an occassional break or even ball in hand that can give you that edge...if you can do slow play, most Bs and even some As are more rhythm players and have trouble with the slow game.:cool:
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The thread was "beating a pro " .If you are not up to par with pocketing ball for ball with the guy how would you possibly win a safety battle. I would bet dimes to donuts the pro would be putting you in jail and married to a ball before you could get to the table. As far as stalling or slow play.. the only rhythm you would be hurting is your own. And once they catch a gear ...fa get a bout it.
 
Hire thugs to physically intimidate? Seriously, I don't see it happening in a race to 9...
 
I have never beaten a top pro (the only one I have ever played was Thorsten Hohmann and I lost 4-7), but I have beaten several local pros. To beat them you just have to remember that they are only human. If you run out, they can't do anything about it. If you lock them up real tight, they feel just as helpless as you would. Just play good, don't miss, and if you happen to be getting the rolls, you will win.
 
Running out when you have the chance is important but playing a run out style game against a pro is suicide unless you are in dead stroke. It only a couple of misses before its game over. More often that not you will come to the table with a kick or no real shot and its what you do at these points that are crucial imo. Learn to play strong safes from awkward positions and make them work to beat you.
 
8pack said:
A race to 9 on a big table you will never win unless lady luck is on your side the whole way .And that wont happen. Race to 3 maybe. (b player)
Bar box b player can win but needs a lot of things going his way.

A player can win but not all the time.

NEVER PLAY THE PLAYER ALWAYS THE TABLE. If your the type of person
who thinks oh know this guys plays good i cant possibly win your in trouble
and you will always have trouble.

Always play the game right no matter what.If your playing on a big table
think more safety and when playing on a bar box be more offensive minded.
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+1 Best advice I've seen so far "Play the table, not the player".
 
I just play to win all the time, pro or not and I don't make excuses, it is what it is!
 
Offer to split the pool? If first is 5k and 2nd is 2200 just tell the other player you won't even bother if you can get 2500?

The other alternative is to let him know you are gonna lose but you'll play him $500 if you get the wild 4 once the tournament is over?
 
Flash a big bankroll and tell him your a d player but love to gamble high, and would match up with the right weight after the match, and hope he stalls.
 
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