Haven't timed it, but I would say that running a 9 ball rack where the balls are open would be a 2 - 3 minute affair.
I've probably slowed down just a bit from what I used to do. I step back on every shot now, no more running along the rails of the table and just bending into the shot without a full consistent view and approach. I take 2 - 3 seconds to align every shot other than tap ins. Maybe a second or two more to align long distance shots since the margin for error is smaller. Then into my stance, 3 practice strokes, rarely 1 or 2 more, then pause and shoot, with a longer pause on very difficult or critical shots, similar to SVB. I adapted that from him and it seems to slow me down and suit my game well.
I think I gained 10 - 20% consistency by following this routine. I also take a little more time in between certain shots, maybe once or twice a rack as I see the pros do, to verify my line or where I have to obtain position, rather than just relying on instinct and hoping. Developing that instinct to pay a little more attention on the critical ball in the rack can make a huge difference in the number of runouts vs stupid mistakes.
Scott
I've probably slowed down just a bit from what I used to do. I step back on every shot now, no more running along the rails of the table and just bending into the shot without a full consistent view and approach. I take 2 - 3 seconds to align every shot other than tap ins. Maybe a second or two more to align long distance shots since the margin for error is smaller. Then into my stance, 3 practice strokes, rarely 1 or 2 more, then pause and shoot, with a longer pause on very difficult or critical shots, similar to SVB. I adapted that from him and it seems to slow me down and suit my game well.
I think I gained 10 - 20% consistency by following this routine. I also take a little more time in between certain shots, maybe once or twice a rack as I see the pros do, to verify my line or where I have to obtain position, rather than just relying on instinct and hoping. Developing that instinct to pay a little more attention on the critical ball in the rack can make a huge difference in the number of runouts vs stupid mistakes.
Scott