He did call the 9. And the 10. Maybe he called the 9 as a defensive measure just in case it went in so that his opponent wouldn't have the choice. I do wonder, though, whether he pushed out for the kick bank or he figured to play some other safe.
WWYD: Push out to where?
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I suspect PJ, on a familiar table, has his bank formulas down to an accuracy good enough to make that 1 30%+ and probably hit it to a semi safe position more often than not when he doesn't.
Push beside the nine but not quite frozen to nine or rail. From here I almost hope I get the table back or he does something silly. If I get it back I come off the left side with slow spin. Even without a hook he's got to start off with a combo and get shape on next ball.
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I think the safe you have drawn (from near the 9) is more or less impossible. If you hit the object ball that thin, I don't think the cue ball goes to the 6.
Shift the 1-ball and the cue ball a third of a diamond towards the middle of the table and
I think that would be a good shot.
So far yes! But not a bad option. Could go wrong if the 1 ball is hit too thin or too thick, but worth consideration in this sticky situation.
Push the 5 to the center of the top rail!
With the 4 on the bottom rail and 5 on the top it increases the difficulty. Plus, leaves a tougher shot.
I might kick the 1 ball in for shape on the 2!
Kd
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With the 4 on the bottom rail and 5 on the top it increases the difficulty. Plus, leaves a tougher shot.
I might kick the 1 ball in for shape on the 2!
Kd
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Sorry, Kid....I wore out a few vehicles looking for people that would play that kick...
....two thirds of a diamond from the pocket...and froze? :yikes:
That pattern is why I can't play pool. If that is the true path, I give.
Bob,
I went and tried it today. Dirty and well worn table. I had no problem controlling the cue ball and could drop it almost anywhere from side pocket to back rail. The one on the other hand did come up higher than I drew it (closer to third diamond 0n side rail) but is some way that was more effective and tougher to hit (without jumping).
Nick
You just made the 7 on the break. The 1 is froze. You decide to push out. Where do you push out to give yourself the best chance of winning?
Push out my ass. I'd kick the one in and run out!
I'll bet even money on that kick shot all day!
If someone tried a 5 rail kick on me when they could push out or do a 1 rail kick I would probably lose because I wouldn't be able to stop laughing.
Might be the all time worst what would you do I have ever seen.
I still think you must have been joking.
1/8 ball hit little top left... Freeze to the 8ball.... If you can't do it 6 of 10 you likely should stay here and post.....
Actually post this with the 1 being the 8 and the 8 being the 9 and no other balls and I bet they all find the way home...
I suspect you misunderstood Pat's diagram. It shows both the push out and the following one-rail kick. The push out is in solid lines and ends up behind the 5 ball. The one-rail kick that follows is shown in dashed lines.
FWIW, I also though PJ had lost his mind (or what little is left of it:wink
or was joking when I first saw his post: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showpost.php?p=5269142&postcount=7It is an interesting style of move if you are trying to con your opponent. You make a "mistake" that forces you to play a "lucky" shot. You beat your opponent by stumbling through the rack with mistakes and lucky shots. I think my shot after the 1 ball would be to bump the 4 ball while making the 2 in the corner and "trying" to go three cushions for the 3. I'd be sure to move the 4 over to the side rail by the pocket. Lots of possibilities in this rack.
Push out my ass. I'd kick the one in and run out!
I'll bet even money on that kick shot all day!
You got a bet, but only if your playing shape to get on the two. Hitting that ball at speed to get on the two, is waaaaaaaaay to risky.