OK, my earlier topic about spin and such got a little out-of-hand. My intent was to evolve the topic into how to improve shot making and safeties based upon knowledge of what happens w/English. I tried to startle people into seeing the picture, kind of like you can look a window or rather to see everything by looking out the window. This was a bad approach on my part. As I promised, I will not post any response to anymore billiard principles topics, instead I will post the questions and let the "Experts" provide the answers.
First premise; Everyone agrees that the OB does change rotation when hit with English (any left or right) until it becomes running English (that is unless it reverses by a rail or another ball). This can be a clear advantage to the shooter. Yes, we can hit the ball so firm to delay this from happening to soon, this is also understood.
Questions;
1. I understand that a 4.5 inch pocket can be played as if it were a 6" pocket with correct OB speed and spin. When is this possible and how does the combination of speed plus catching the right OB spin make this happen?
2. I have a straight in shot, away from the rail such that have pocket only to shot for (hit a rail, it will not go in). How can I decide what part of the pocket to aim for and what OB speed and rotation improves this shot making?
3. The OB is on the rail and my CB requires that a cut is needed and the OB must past the side rail. What is the best way to play this shot?
4. Same as 3 but my OB is 1/4 inch off the rail.
These are very important shots to know especially when shooting the 9 ball or 8 ball to win or lose a game.
First premise; Everyone agrees that the OB does change rotation when hit with English (any left or right) until it becomes running English (that is unless it reverses by a rail or another ball). This can be a clear advantage to the shooter. Yes, we can hit the ball so firm to delay this from happening to soon, this is also understood.
Questions;
1. I understand that a 4.5 inch pocket can be played as if it were a 6" pocket with correct OB speed and spin. When is this possible and how does the combination of speed plus catching the right OB spin make this happen?
2. I have a straight in shot, away from the rail such that have pocket only to shot for (hit a rail, it will not go in). How can I decide what part of the pocket to aim for and what OB speed and rotation improves this shot making?
3. The OB is on the rail and my CB requires that a cut is needed and the OB must past the side rail. What is the best way to play this shot?
4. Same as 3 but my OB is 1/4 inch off the rail.
These are very important shots to know especially when shooting the 9 ball or 8 ball to win or lose a game.
