Talking End Patterns

14-4-7-5-10-3

I might reverse the 7-5 to 5-7 depending on how I fall on the 7.
 
Blackjack said:
The cue ball got away from him. I was told a long time ago - stop shots - stop shots - stop shots. Whenever possible, connect the dots. :)
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I totally agree Blackjack. I was hoping to get straight on the 7 and then pocket the 12 (KB) on the side to land on the break ball (10). Problem was how I landed on the 7... amongst other things.

I'd like to mention that this was the first inning in the game... does that count for anything? :wink:
 
LTL said:
I totally agree Blackjack. I was hoping to get straight on the 7 and then pocket the 12 (KB) on the side to land on the break ball (10). Problem was how I landed on the 7... amongst other things.

I'd like to mention that this was the first inning in the game... does that count for anything? :wink:
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No this was your second inning, you had the opening break, then I ran 29 off of it. I don't think that was a good opening break. Would of been more if I hit that behind the rack breakshot better... Lol

Really enjoy sparring with you Lou, I believe our sessions are helping us both out. It's getting to the point that you are punishing me for my mistakes. It's really helping me stay sharp !!

Steve
 
stevekur1 said:
No this was your second inning, you had the opening break, then I ran 29 off of it. I don't think that was a good opening break. Would of been more if I hit that behind the rack breakshot better... Lol

Really enjoy sparring with you Lou, I believe our sessions are helping us both out. It's getting to the point that you are punishing me for my mistakes. It's really helping me stay sharp !!

Steve
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Ditto Steve!
 
Steve... I'm going to perfect that break shot too... it will be a thing of beauty when I do! :)
 
Side pocket break shots like the five are ok, great straight pool players create traditional break shots early on in the frame and even later - it's just a good habit to get into. The five is an insurance ball more than it is a planned break ball at this juncture in the frame. One thing to keep in mind here is that on a clean table and (new cloth) dry conditions - as pictured - it takes a soft draw stroke off the 3 ball to bump the stripe down an inch for a traditional b.s. The five would be a ok break ball if the player were unable to bump the stripe at the lower rt. of the table, but I would bump the stripe and use the 5 to set me up for the ten - which is the key ball. The second best option here is to play the ten for a break ball and the seven for the key ball.
 
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Danny Harriman said:
Side pocket break shots like the five are ok, great straight pool players create traditional break shots early on in the frame and even later - it's just a good habit to get into. The five is an insurance ball more than it is a planned break ball at this juncture in the frame. One thing to keep in mind here is that on a clean table and (new cloth) dry conditions - as pictured - it takes a soft draw stroke off the 3 ball to bump the stripe down an inch for a traditional b.s. The five would be a ok break ball if the player were unable to bump the stripe at the lower rt. of the table, but I would bump the stripe and use the 5 to set me up for the ten - which is the key ball. The second best option here is to play the ten for a break ball and the seven for the key ball.
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Excellent insights. I wish we had more expert discussion of strategy and table management like this.
 
Danny Harriman said:
Side pocket break shots like the five are ok, great straight pool players create traditional break shots early on in the frame and even later - it's just a good habit to get into. The five is an insurance ball more than it is a planned break ball at this juncture in the frame. One thing to keep in mind here is that on a clean table and (new cloth) dry conditions - as pictured - it takes a soft draw stroke off the 3 ball to bump the stripe down an inch for a traditional b.s. The five would be a ok break ball if the player were unable to bump the stripe at the lower rt. of the table, but I would bump the stripe and use the 5 to set me up for the ten - which is the key ball. The second best option here is to play the ten for a break ball and the seven for the key ball.
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Thanks so much Danny for your input on this post, it is much appreciated !!

-Steve
 
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