Yeah... the lucky shot... completely miss-hit, balls bouncing everywhere and bang the nine ball drops in. Or the eight...
Over on 3CushionBilliards.com Andy Janquitto covered what players have been calling this "fluke" (that's one) here in the US and around the world since the very first players stepped up to the table. Whether in a pool room or on a 3-cushion table the "slop shot" (that's another) has been both a frustration and at times a saving grace.
Check out what this ever-present part of our game has come to be called around the world. It'll put a smile on your face the next time you make one yourself... or even if your opponent does!
Linky: Of Flukes, Clucks, Chimbas and Puppies: The beauty and bane of the lucky shot
And let us know if Andy missed any... or if you have some local folklore to share...
Over on 3CushionBilliards.com Andy Janquitto covered what players have been calling this "fluke" (that's one) here in the US and around the world since the very first players stepped up to the table. Whether in a pool room or on a 3-cushion table the "slop shot" (that's another) has been both a frustration and at times a saving grace.
Check out what this ever-present part of our game has come to be called around the world. It'll put a smile on your face the next time you make one yourself... or even if your opponent does!
Linky: Of Flukes, Clucks, Chimbas and Puppies: The beauty and bane of the lucky shot
And let us know if Andy missed any... or if you have some local folklore to share...