I too have better results from the SL1/2 location. I believe it’s because you feel less cramped while throwing more behind the imaginary center line of the table. There is more room to stretch for the target. I find when at a real table I become conscious of the Stickman and his/her space and don’t continue the follow thru as I should.

On the other hand when at the table with another GTCer at SL 1 and me at 2 I feel strange moving into the 1/2 area to take my turn. So I try to get the 1 slot whenever possible and will back out of the other guys way completely to the extent that I will be 3 or 4 feet back watching. I move back when there is a payout to collect or bet to be made. I also will catch the Dealers eye and indicate what I want when there’s a good dealer standing across from me. I keep twenty or thirty in my hand for that purpose.

StevenC,
I think that you are correct when you say that SL1 is too cramped and you feel constrained because you do not want to go over the line. I have been admonished at one fine establishment on the Boardwalk for going over the line. Once you step into the SL1-SL2 area you can eliminate this issue altogether.

StevenC,
I also step back when I am at SL1. But I did not think of keeping the chips in my hand for a bet. That is a great idea. Thanks.

Just because of who I was playing with yesterday in AC I was shooting from SR2 and those rolls were better than what I had from SR1. I do think that it really doesn’t matter for me, But some people do like the extra room and not being so close to the stick

Dominator

Working with a partner who sets up at SL1 I take my position at SL2.
Using the I in the PASS LINE written on the felt as a marker to set the dice
This will set me up around SL1 and a half.
As I set up my partner simply takes a small step back and I have ample room without any chance of interfering with the stick or crossing the center line.
This is where I have found myself feeling the most comfortable.
After the throw and the bets are paid take a quick look at the dice in the center of the table.
This gives you a quick reference point on what you will need to set the next roll.
Then I look back at the I on the layout and wait for the dice
This seems to keep me focused especially on longer rolls where there is a wait time for the dice to return after payouts.

May the dice be with you

T-Burg

T-burg rocks the house no matter where he is.