High Run Jumps from 29 to 71
 
I recently completed the Book titled Play Your Best Straight Pool as I now play 14-1 every chance I get. I have played pool off and on for the last 25 years but not much 14-1 until last January when I got a table in my house. At that time my high run in 14-1 was 29. I read the book several times in an effort to understand all the finer aspects of the game. Since that time my high run is now 71 balls, 29 short of my objective of 100. I have had numerous runs in the 40-59 range with the frequency of such runs increasing. 

The parts of the book that were especially helpful were the writing and illustrations on the break shot, secondary, and primary key balls. The chapter titled "How To Run A Rack" helps significantly in managing a run. The illustrations are well thought out and it is obvious that the author put a significant amount of effort in writing the book. The book will not only help ones straight pool game but it makes 8 & 9 ball much easier as a result of the improvement in cue ball control. I am a strong believer that straight pool is without a doubt the games best teacher no matter what game you play. After reading numerous books on pool I can say with certainty that Phil's book on straight pool is without question the best one out there. 

Thanks and well done. 
Scott Huffman