Which One ???

[HawaiianEye]

Strongly disagree. Even at pro level, some play the patterns much better than others. Even at Fargo 780+, there are more than a few mediocre pattern players.

Not everyone "sees" the table the "same" and some people are more confident and successful with patterns that other people find more difficult.

Just like many people are afraid of "inside".

I LOVE inside.

 

[Mensabum]

Knowing "when" to play a safety is just as important as being able to play a safety.

Players frequently pass up "lock up" safeties that would give them BIH and better odds than attempting to make "circus" shots when they can't guarantee control of the cue ball.

BIH is like the old saying, "a bird in hand is worth two in the bush".

Being able to "read the table" and determine your odds, based upon your skill, is the key to deciding when to play a safety or go for the shot.

Circus shots will get you broke.

 

[Mensabum]

Not everyone "sees" the table the "same" and some people are more confident and successful with patterns that other people find more difficult.

Just like many people are afraid of "inside".

I LOVE inside.

It has its uses

 

[sjm]

Not everyone "sees" the table the "same" and some people are more confident and successful with patterns that other people find more difficult.

Agreed, but just as many, even at pro level, have a subpar runout rate because they play the position angles less than efficiently.