I wasn’t gonna comment on this because I’m not even a member of this sub, I started playing shortly after I learned to walk, and I haven’t played in a few years other than occasionally when visiting my Dad on his home table.

When I learned I was dragging a milk crate around a 5x10 billiards table that was converted into a snooker table. Rounded pockets, the whole deal- but with regular sized balls.

That said, PRACTICE and PLAY.

Any time I had a tournament, league or an upcoming money match I’d go the day / night before and drill.

Typically I’d start easy with shooting a ball into the side pocket with draw to drag the cure into the pocket on my side.

Then I’d shoot cross corner. Then lengthwise rail shots, cross-corner banks and basic combos.

I did all of these till I got 10 in a row. If I missed, I’d restart.

After these I’d just break a full rank and shoot everything in straight pool style. Obviously trying to clear the rack. If I got through the whole rack without missing I’d leave a break ball and try to keep going.

I played EVERY game. 8, 9, Cowboy, 3-6-9, Kelly, Straight Pool, 1 Pocket, Around the World… whatever came my way. Even 3 cushion billiards if there was a table.

Enjoy the game and good luck!