Safety Play

Safety is the name of the game. Whether playing straight (14.1), 8 ball, 9 ball or 3 cushion billiards, you must have a game plan in order to be competitive. This is more so if one is playing with a stranger. Better known as sharks and hustlers. I spent three hours on the table today setting up and trying safety shots. I'm still leery about last weeks debacle, but I have decided that it will not happen again, for any reason. I also spent time on the billiard forums looking for chat forums that believe the safety shot is one of God's gifts. I found a couple but they are lacking in good info. I know of a couple that are pretty good, but I want some fresh input. Some of these forums tend to get stale after a while. Too many of the post tend to become self serving.
Anyway, I am happy with my new direction, as it is a step up in seeking new knowledge. There are many players who never think about upgrading their knowledge base, and at the same time they keep practicing the right shots wrong. Ii no longer try to educate them because it is a waste of time. I am also trying to find a really good instructor. If I can I will invest in some lessons. It will cut a lot of time off my seeking the right approach.

" As the great players will say, always have a plan. You can never be too prepared."

I think this also applies to life in general.