You nailed it again Jeff, the speed wasn't there for the option to be as effective as one would like it to be. However, you were wrong when you said "it's the trapping of the cue ball thats big with the shot" Positioni g the 6ball is huge and I believe you know it but dodn't think as deeply about it, jmo.
You have a ton of knowledge, and your pool IQ is off the charts, again, jmo
Dr. Bill
Thank you.
You're right again, I don't think deep ( far enough ahead ) to be a good player at the game, but I'm getting better at seeing the value in trapping as opposed to shooting, which only a few short months ago was basically all I was interested in doing. That nine ball mentality is hard to shake, but the more I play and the more I tune in here, the better I am able to slow my pace and look for the proper shot.
Next up for me will be training myself to evaluate my opponents returns off of my planned leave. This will be difficult for me, I am just beginning to get used to taking the time to find the correct shot, be it offensive or defensive. Now in order to advance my skill, I will be taking more time weighing in the possible options he will have.
I know the great players do this and perhaps even an inning beyond this, but for the most part, with a few exceptions such as Alex and Jeremy, ( two who I know of for sure that look em over carefully ) most have tons more experience at the table from which they have gained experience and therefore are able to find the proper shot in a fraction of the time it takes me now.
I'm not complaining about it, on the contrary, it's teaching me patience in other areas of my life also. I'm fascinated with the game of one pocket, I truly feel it's given me a new lease on life and quite possibly might add some time on my personal game clock.
Wow, sorry, got carried away AGAIN!