Yeah, they're brutal! I don't know - there are mixed opinions about tight pockets for straight pool. A lot of people are saying it's not ideal to learn the correct patterns - what do you think?
@PoolProblems you will definitely have to play pocket speed for a lot more shots so I believe you would have to adapt your patterns to the table. I see benefits in trying all kinds of table conditions and pocket sizes. Your going to definitely develop your touch tho. And honestly 29 ball high run for 4" pockets is quite a feet. I'm struggling to get past 48 on my 8' valley with 860 simonis and 4 1/4" pockets, but boy do I feel good when I jump over to an easier playing table 😁
@@PoolProblemsimo, tight pockets are going to force you to play good patterns. Only thing, it seems like you’re under hitting your break shots to make sure you make the ball, and I think to really put together high runs, you need to be going harder into the pack the first time. I’m not really in a position to give advice, my high run is 22, on a more forgiving table. Your shot making and position play looked excellent to me, I think practicing straight pool on these tight pockets is only going to improve your game, much more than on bigger pockets.
@@stephenmcneil4573 Thank you, I appreciate that. And also, break balls do need work! It's funny you should mention it, because I was actually studying all of my breaks to see what works on this table. The conditions are sticky, so it's not easy, but one thing is sure - I need to get those balls spread more open in order to get high runs. I'm not really afraid to hit the balls hard. Here are two runs from the same day. The first break is really good, and also harder, so you may have a point: czcams.com/video/iF3XQCgwgMc/video.html Since these videos were recorded, I'm having better results with outside angle and power draw, and also inside angle with top and inside english, bringing the cue ball two rails out towards the center. On the latter a lot of the good break were only semi firm. By hitting the 2nd ball, you get some good energy transmittion. I haven't been able to beat 31 on this table yet, though. I made 20 yesterday. I'll keep posting! Thanks again, and good luck with your own game!
Do you start with ball in hand?
Yes, both cue ball and break ball is placed freely. Lately I'm having better results with a more shallow angle and draw.
Tight pockets! That will tune in your straight pool game nice work
Yeah, they're brutal! I don't know - there are mixed opinions about tight pockets for straight pool. A lot of people are saying it's not ideal to learn the correct patterns - what do you think?
@PoolProblems you will definitely have to play pocket speed for a lot more shots so I believe you would have to adapt your patterns to the table. I see benefits in trying all kinds of table conditions and pocket sizes. Your going to definitely develop your touch tho. And honestly 29 ball high run for 4" pockets is quite a feet. I'm struggling to get past 48 on my 8' valley with 860 simonis and 4 1/4" pockets, but boy do I feel good when I jump over to an easier playing table 😁
@@PoolProblemsimo, tight pockets are going to force you to play good patterns. Only thing, it seems like you’re under hitting your break shots to make sure you make the ball, and I think to really put together high runs, you need to be going harder into the pack the first time.
I’m not really in a position to give advice, my high run is 22, on a more forgiving table. Your shot making and position play looked excellent to me, I think practicing straight pool on these tight pockets is only going to improve your game, much more than on bigger pockets.
@@stephenmcneil4573 Thank you, I appreciate that. And also, break balls do need work! It's funny you should mention it, because I was actually studying all of my breaks to see what works on this table. The conditions are sticky, so it's not easy, but one thing is sure - I need to get those balls spread more open in order to get high runs. I'm not really afraid to hit the balls hard. Here are two runs from the same day. The first break is really good, and also harder, so you may have a point:
czcams.com/video/iF3XQCgwgMc/video.html
Since these videos were recorded, I'm having better results with outside angle and power draw, and also inside angle with top and inside english, bringing the cue ball two rails out towards the center. On the latter a lot of the good break were only semi firm. By hitting the 2nd ball, you get some good energy transmittion. I haven't been able to beat 31 on this table yet, though. I made 20 yesterday. I'll keep posting! Thanks again, and good luck with your own game!
What is the name of that tune? I like it.
Darude - Sandstorm
just kidding. It's
Sarah, The Illstrumentalist - Jazz personality
Nice throwback meme! @@PoolProblems
@@Hasuku it was too tempting 😅