pictures would help immensely

Agent 99 said:

I know because I shoot pool. Perhaps you should put away your note book and pick up a cue? Have you tried this shot as I described? I expected many to think what I say is impossible, no big deal, so let's get together and have some fun, remember to bring some cash, you will have to post. I will be glad to show you how it's done, if I can possible make this impossible shot. I'm not a video man, I have nothing to prove. However I am willing to give you a chance to prove me wrong, however there is no free lunch in my world. Are you ready?

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If you're ever in Atlanta or Philadelphia, I'll give you 5 attempts to make it once, and bet you whatever you like per 5 attempts. Message me if heading that way.

Ok, you are a keyboard nit, and that's just fine. Everyone needs to do their own thing, but we have nothing in common. If you change your mind and want to prove me wrong while making some money, I will give you that opportunity, if not have a nice day and good luck.

I know this one. It's a Golf shot. One rail kick in the side!

bradsh98 said:

Ashley is a young, up and coming player....

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i think she's 30. fargo 620. safe to say she won't be threatening siming chen or rubilen amit for a title. still, a very good showing for her. impressive.

nataddrho said:

All of the good players have a solid pre shot routine. You usually can’t “see” it because it is mental and in their heads. They are experts at quickly simulating outcomes rapidly and then zeroing in on the trial that generates the result they want. The appearance looks like confidence.

It is easier to see when players do not have a strong pre shot routine because they adjust themselves physically to try to figure out the shot rather than mentally.

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I think you’re right.

But I would add that their PSR is comprised of such micro points of reference that you can’t see them but they know executing them consistently is essential.

Put another way, I think the central reason lower level players complain of inconsistency in their play day-to-day (or even moment-to-moment) is because they haven’t locked down their PSR down to the granular level. Good players make it look easy and perhaps even natural but I think it’s only because they are executing a high level of PSR precision in a fluid manner.

Lou Figueroa

I want to add, I just went to the table (no video) and moved the OB about .5" fuller. From that position, the 3 rails natural path can be way longer, and get a really nice shot on the 9. In fact, the CB can be crept so far down the first rail that I actually scratched a couple times (with draw outside, not with force follow).

This is all to say that fractions of an inch matter when setting up a shot, and its almost impossible to get the exact layout from one table to another.

nataddrho said:

This is a great video. Which shot / effect do you prefer for this situation, and what did you learn?

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One thing I learned (or re-learned...) is when going 3 rails to the short side of the 9, I had a lot more CB travel the closer to center ball I hit the CB. Both the draw and the follow take away speed.

My favorite shot was the end portion around shot 45-63 going force follow and then straight down table off of the end rail. I'd probably play that in a game, but I do like to be flashy.

Highest percentage play (of the entire out) might be 3 rails to the short side of the 9. Fairly easy shot to execute, and 9 is a tap in.

Highest percentage play of the position, but leading to a tougher cut on the 9 is 3 rails natural to mid table. Can't go much further because then it gets too closes to the 9 and makes the cut angle too tough.

Agent 99 said:

I have nothing to prove.

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That I believe.

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