GideonF said:

The last shot in this short clip is cutting in the black. Wouldn’t say it’s full side though

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No side at all. Just makes the shot harder than it already is over that distance. It's not that side doesn't help, but the deflection between cueball and object ball is so hard to gauge. We used to play a version of HORSE/SKATE - and the players I know who were good at this shot, are using top spin only.

couldnthinkof01 said:

That's a tough shot. The pros would probably struggle with that one.

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Agree, I reckon a pro would be pretty happy to get that 1 in 5. In fact, as a result of this thread, I want to know, and have asked a couple.

IF the cue feels good in your hands, and you like the weight, taper, and the tip is giving you decent traction... you can make it work.

Howevar, I don't believe it's all necessarily automatic.

IMO, the rest aside, the most critical issue is the balance of the cue and how that helps or hinders you maneuver into shooting position. Of course there is a lot you can do to modify the outcome but what I have found is that it is all very subtle... almost microscopic -- and it's one of the reasons so many players struggle from day to day.

Lou Figeuroa

Bob Jewett said:

At carom, the player is allowed to ask the ref to reconsider his call one time, but it's not an argument or a discussion.

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In my head I am imagining that It's a bit like asking the umpire if the batsman is out while playing cricket? Is that a good comparison do you think? That the player can make an inquiry, to which the umpire makes their subjective opinion known on the facts available. Nobody argues with the decision once made.