From my personal 8Ball notes/reminder that I love, from throughout the years:
- break out early because insurance balls are around
- solve trouble balls early
- each 8ball game has a beginning, a middle, and an end
- there are 2 areas of a table - one at a time (if do-able)
- when you play safe, always improve your balls or block a pocket (i.e., don't just hide the cueball every time you play safe - multitask)
- look for the key ball(s) first
- if you have to give up the table, improve your balls
- plan your work, work your plan
- when in doubt, got back to your first instinct
- don't forget the soft kick safe
- can't run out? improve your position; and prevent them from running out
- my first turn could be my only turn - take one ball at a time
- stack the odds in my favor - lock them up or create an edge by messing up their balls
- plan my run (where is the key ball?)
- plan three balls ahead even for easy racks
- identify the key ball and the ball to get me to the key ball
- rise to the occasion
- think of your leave if you miss - play a two-way shot if possible
- enjoy playing one shot at a time
- enjoy the challenge of 8ball
- don't let up one bit
(remember, these are not for every situation - some situations can call for different options)
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