What should a player always keep in mind while playing position?

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What should a player always keep in mind while playing position?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I was told many years ago that unless it was absolutely necessary... "never"... get straight in on a shot. Always leave a little angle to play off a cushion or to slide off to one side or the other for your next shot.

Answer 3

That it is more important than making a shot

Just remember the cue ball is the only ball on the table you have control of its what you do with it that wins OR loses games.If your not 80% sure of your next shot play safe

Answer 4

To make the pot. It's no use getting great position on your next shot if you aren't at the table.

Answer 5

When I go to look for a shot, I look at a few different things, generally in this order:

1. I always try to look for the break outs early. I figure, if some of my balls are tied up, I have to get them broken out to finish the rack. So I start early, that way if I miss my breakout attempt off one shot, I still have the rest of the un-tied-up balls to try to break out more. Also, don't try the break out if its sure to put you in a bad spot for your next shot unless your out of other options, like no more free balls to shoot after your shot or something.

2. Look for offensive AND defensive position. If I make the shot, I want my cueball to be in position for my next shot, preferably in a position on the next shot to where I can get a break out or pocket more balls easily. I also look for where my ball will be when I miss. If I know I can make the shot, I lean more towards an offensive position, and if the shot is risky, I lean towards  defensive position a little more. Of course, if I can get a great offensive and defensive play off a ball, I take it.

I'm not a pro or anything, but I play in occasional tournaments, and one thing I have learned is this: If you give a good player a shot, your screwed. Always mind your defensive leave, and don't be afraid to play safety's when needed. And practice! You need experience to know where to put your cueball for the next shot, as well as how to get it there, and of course you need practice on aiming/stance/grip/bridge and all the basics.

Answer 6

The outcome

                    I see some comments on the importance of making a ball vs shooting position you better treat both with respect making a ball is no good if its your last shot ,Lets say you have a cluster you cant break out if you make your last clear ball ,,Shoot safe and let them break it out or get yourself a ball in hand shot at it

but no matter what always keep your next shot in mind

Answer 7

Think at least 3 balls ahead, while concentrating on  ---and  executing EACH shot, in order to get through the rack (the entire table). No matter how good your foresight is in having a run-out strategy .......the greatest strategy is worthless if you fail to make each shot. NEVER under-think an "easy shot" Execute EVERY shot with precision and good technique. Before you shoot -----think of where you want the cue ball to be for your next shot ---always leaving yourself with an angle. Most importantly: concentrate and EXECUTE the task at hand:  POCKETING THE BALL --- ONE shot at a time, while having a set strategy for the next 3-5 balls.

Practice!

Practice!

Practice!

Stay down --- follow through ......and play, play, play!

Answer 8

Getting your position is very important part of running out a table, but more important then that is pocketing the ball you are trying to get position from.  I've seen it a thousand times, that the shooter was so focused on trying to get perfect position that they end up missing the shot.  Perfect position isn't any good if you don't pocket the object ball.  Every player is different, and the way I go about things is if I'm seeing the balls well that day and feeling good about how I'm playing I will play some more difficult shot more focused on making the ball and just having a shot on my next ball, provided I am able to.  Never just shoot balls in without having a good idea where the cue ball is going, and that is something you develop the more you play.  Good luck, and keep racken em up!