How should one attack flatter patterns when they are fresh?  Does the straighter is greater policy still apply?

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It depends on whether you mean flatter or flat I suppose.

On flatter patterns, I try to play a little straighter, and pick the ball depending on volume and length, moving in and trying to increase backend later in the block.

If the oil is flat, I'll use something strong and early rolling, see how far the ball will hook. If the ball hooks, say, 9 boards, I'll play straight down 8th and just try and make good shots until the lane opens up a little, then jump in and use that area.
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I get in deeper and try not to give the pocket if it is a longer flat pattern usually using stuff that has a little more backend so it moves when it clears the oil not when it is still in the oil.

On Shorter patterns or when their is alot of friction i will try to swing it to the friction zone and let it bounce. Usually though your best bet is the first two sentences.

Usually use more late reading stuff, the heavy oil balls tend to take away from the angle instead of adding to it, because they are reading to early. And if you can create angle you can create a little more carry.
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