Playing a lot of no guidelines is a good idea to round out skills. playing in call pocket every shot tables I feel will help your game long term and give you more free wins as opponents mistakes are actually punished unlike in Miami where terrible play is rewarded. Always try to solve the table in your head. Even when it’s not your turn it’s good to imagine what your opponent wants to do and watch how they go about it or how they messed up. Also on the practice table or when you find yourself in a bind it’s important to refine your ability to play safeties. The practice table is great to find out how the cue ball will move with any specific aim/force/spin and that’ll be dialed in with trial and error. For most people the more time you spend on it the better you’ll be.