Splinterhands
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Read Phil Capelle's book, then take what he teaches to the table. You'll be amazed at your progress. Also, set a goal for every practice session. I try to run at least 50 when I practice. This will improve all of your games.
The secret to Straight Pool
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That is a great book.....But the secret to great straight pool is to play conservatively until your opponet makes a mistake then cAPATILIZE...It really is'nt any more secret than that.....Of course years of practice and aqcurring knowledge from older players goes a long way.......
The Kiss said:
On the contrary, I think it depends on who you're playing. I once played Tom Walters and he was a bit unnerved by the fact that I'd shoot at anything he left me. Don't get me wrong, I'm no where near the player Tom is (he's a U.S. Open Straight Pool player) but when your opponent thinks you'll shoot at anything possible and there's a good chance you'll make it, he's liable to take a shot he's uncomfortable with. My actual reasoning for doing it was to simply fight my way through. I figured he'd win the safety battles so I was going to take any chance I got.
