Bob if it is 1 cb to the left , then without question I would bank it. as the shot stands now the cut is in order
Bank or Cut?
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Bob if it is 1 cb to the left , then without question I would bank it. as the shot stands now the cut is in order
I'd cut it in, even if I was playing bank pool.
I personally don't think any bank is "natural" if the ball is that close to the rail. For me a natural bank is a bank where you're positive that the OB will achieve full natural roll when contacting the cushion (not to mention the bank angle is geometrically natural). For this particular shot with the OB that close to the rail, achieving full natural is not guaranteed. You'd have to hit the OB pretty softly in order for it to achieve natural roll when contacting the cushion, but hitting a bank that softly introduces other variables that would increase your chances of missing. If the ball was a ball or two further off the rail on the same bank line, then the bank would be more "natural" and thus easier. But the cut shot would be easier as well.
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See above!
You had better learn that the cut is best. If you're more confident with banking here, you've got some work to do the next time you're at a table.
This guy's on track, keep an eye out for him!
Missing long is going to drive me to drink(more). I think it's in the same way when kicking.. if you miss, you'd rather hit it on a certain side usually. I guess it all depends on the situation.
Id bank it as well, although my cuts are stronger than my bank game.
I don't think there's any real case of "if I miss" here. For my money I'll cut it in with no english every time and empty my pockets if anyone wants to bet against the shot.
Note: No english, but a high ball.
Note: No english, but a high ball.
Cut it for the win, I don't care what my opponent has on the table..... if you can't feel confident on this cut shot, for the win, you really should not even be in the banking mind set.
The only way I'm banking this is if the pocket was blocked, or it was a friendly game with a buddy, and I wanted to rub some salt in the wound
PS: Plus, one of the best bankers on the planet would cut it really tells you all you need to know !!!
The only way I'm banking this is if the pocket was blocked, or it was a friendly game with a buddy, and I wanted to rub some salt in the wound
PS: Plus, one of the best bankers on the planet would cut it really tells you all you need to know !!!
Hello Chopdoc,
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I would bank it without question!
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.
If your worried about missing and getting safe you mite just go ahead and bank it.:wink:
Your making the shot more than what it is.No need for all the extra stuff.
I think if you get a chance to win like in this situation you dont ask to much of the shot or your going give it away.Just saying.
Maybe shoot this with CJ's touch of inside.:smile:
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I would bank it so fast, it would make your head spin.
cut it
Id cut it without thinking twice about it
Id cut it without thinking twice about it
Cut it
Says Guido da Blade
Says Guido da Blade
You better be cutting this ball. Unless you're John Brumback or something. Or Efren. But even Efren would choose a cut I think, unless he wanted to troll you.
You also should be practicing cut shots like this to get an understanding in your head of where you need to hit to make it, every time.
You also should be practicing cut shots like this to get an understanding in your head of where you need to hit to make it, every time.
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Merry Chrsitmas. :smile:
I would bank it too. But I'm just a banger playing on a beat up bar table and when I bank balls people think it's soooo cool. LOL!
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Well then, you don't really think it's an equal chance......
If it is truly an equal chance, it really does not matter...unless you are playing for the miss...then the the cue ball path figures in.....
But of course...common sense says cut it. I don't deny it.
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I would say the correct answer is to cut this shot. You always have to take into account that you may miss. With the bank, both balls will be on the same side of the table, and possibly leaving an easy shot. With the cut, the CB will travel in the opposite direction in the event of a miss.