Eight ball end pattern

When you play to run out in eight ball, you need to be able select the correct end pattern to get good shape on the eight ball. In order to do this, you need begin by thinking the pattern backwards and then forwards. In other words, before you shoot the your first ball, know how you are going to get to your last ball. BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND. First select a ball that you think would give you the best position on the eight ball. This is called the "Key Ball". Then figure out which ball would give you the easiest position play to get on your Key Ball. This is your secondary Key Ball.