This will make sense to those who've already read my previous.... Connecting the dots thread.. 12/11/16... Please read that thread first.
There are many things to think about when walking into the shot? You need to know the table layout and best way start your run. There
may be trouble balls, clusters, balls with no pockets unless another ball is cleared. You need to pocket your first shot and get CB shape.
You need to know the pocketing angle and stun (tangent) line. You need to connect the front CB dot to the OB dot that pockets the ball.
You've heard the expression "Think small" on the CB. You need to think small where the cue hits the CB, and also small on CB front dot.
Let's think about finding the pocketing angle. Connecting the dots will only work if the angles are known before shooting. We know the
0, 15, and 30 degree dots, but need to know the dots for the angles in between. Most folks think about angles from the back of the shot.
Let's think about finding the angles from the front of the shot. How is that possible? You're hitting the back of the OB. The side of the CB
needs to contact the OB. Yes it does, but with dots we aim the dot in front of the CB to connect with the single OB dot to pocket your OB.
When standing behind the shot you should recognize 30 degree angles. With a 3 ball cluster on the foot spot the angles run 30 degrees.
When down on the shot, align the cue with Center CB and Center OB. Visualize a line that is extended (projected) past the OB to the rail.
Now visualize a line running from the OB into the pocket. The angle formed in front of the OB is your pocketing angle. You know a 3 ball
cluster forms a 30 degree angle.. Compare the two angles. Is the angle wider, or is the angle narrower than 30 degrees? If narrower, is it
wider or narrower than 15 degrees? Sounds like a long process but only takes a few seconds to deduct your angle. Aim the CB front dot.
In part 3 there will be a way to quickly recognize all pocketing angles. Might be a few days before I can post again.. Until then.. Play well.
.
There are many things to think about when walking into the shot? You need to know the table layout and best way start your run. There
may be trouble balls, clusters, balls with no pockets unless another ball is cleared. You need to pocket your first shot and get CB shape.
You need to know the pocketing angle and stun (tangent) line. You need to connect the front CB dot to the OB dot that pockets the ball.
You've heard the expression "Think small" on the CB. You need to think small where the cue hits the CB, and also small on CB front dot.
Let's think about finding the pocketing angle. Connecting the dots will only work if the angles are known before shooting. We know the
0, 15, and 30 degree dots, but need to know the dots for the angles in between. Most folks think about angles from the back of the shot.
Let's think about finding the angles from the front of the shot. How is that possible? You're hitting the back of the OB. The side of the CB
needs to contact the OB. Yes it does, but with dots we aim the dot in front of the CB to connect with the single OB dot to pocket your OB.
When standing behind the shot you should recognize 30 degree angles. With a 3 ball cluster on the foot spot the angles run 30 degrees.
When down on the shot, align the cue with Center CB and Center OB. Visualize a line that is extended (projected) past the OB to the rail.
Now visualize a line running from the OB into the pocket. The angle formed in front of the OB is your pocketing angle. You know a 3 ball
cluster forms a 30 degree angle.. Compare the two angles. Is the angle wider, or is the angle narrower than 30 degrees? If narrower, is it
wider or narrower than 15 degrees? Sounds like a long process but only takes a few seconds to deduct your angle. Aim the CB front dot.
In part 3 there will be a way to quickly recognize all pocketing angles. Might be a few days before I can post again.. Until then.. Play well.
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