How much do you think the 3 balls at a time concept helps a player in 9 ball?

Question

How much do you think the 3 balls at a time concept helps a player in 9 ball?

Answer 1

I think it is absolutely crucial to play 3 balls ahead in 9 ball. Getting position is very important and if you get out of line a lot you have little chance of doing well. The better you plan your rack positionally the easier it becomes. If you don't you end up having to come up with a lot more difficult shots.

Answer 2

I agree with dj.  If you get out of line, you either have to come up with an amazing shot or maybe change your plans and play a safety, conceding the table to your opponent.  I think it's much easier to string a run together thinking 3 balls ahead, but I have seen lesser skilled players do it without knowing what they were doing, just coming up with the good shots when they needed them, they're just not as consistent.