boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
If the banks are open, bank it. If not, cut it with inside to avoid a side pocket scratch.
What’s the Best Way ?
- Thread starter SHORTY WRIGHT
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You could also scratch in the left side pocket if you hit the ball hard, with a good inside stroke, 2 rails and a plop. I would use high right , but just a 1/2 tip of right. Part of the reaon I think I use high is that the tip is moving out of the cueball path immediately also.
tomatoshooter
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That's a good point but if other people are playing it differently it's worthwhile for OP to try to explore a different technique. Setting the shot up should be the first option, though.
tomatoshooter
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showoff
Here it is. Everyone has an opinion on how to shoot this shot. Now here is how to aim at it....Use the edge of the cue ball and aim at the edge of the OB...Very tough cut shots are so simplified by doing this. Takes the dog right out of them....
That's a good point. Here's a question for everyone, what aiming system works best for this shot?
About 3/4-1 tip to the right hit with medium speed, should put CB about 1 diamond up on opposite long rail.
Woodshaft
Do what works for YOU!
My aiming system is "38 years of playing" lol
Agreed- further out on the CB is where I may look to possibly scratch, but different tables and different cues will create more or less spin on that CB - so good to know your cue and your table when playing these type of shots. I play with all of my cues and sometimes when I take one out to play I get surprised the first time I throw some left or right on the CB - same with different tables, I find the Diamond tables bank shorter than - say an Olhausen - so that CB reaction will change a bit- usually takes a half hour or so of solo play to adjust to all the changes.
This is kinda what I do except more specifically. On all thin ones, I aim the carom. It's directly in your line of sight and correct tangent equals correct cut.
I respectfully disagree. Rail first and the cue ball does not come anywhere near that corner pocket.
Call Stan Lee , he can show you how to make the shot with a paper sack over your head.
How much right spin is the question! I know that rail first will kick the CB out as it will strike the OB as it leaves the cushion and that should prevent the right spin from moving the CB toward the opposite pocket. However, too much right spin and a slight miss where you end up actually striking the OB and cushion simultaneously could have the CB end up in the opposite pocket.
Your scenario of no chance for a scratch assumes a perfect rail first hit- 75% or more amateurs are not going to make that perfect hit. All these videos out there make this shot seem so easy- it is not as easy to hit that rail first just where it needs to be struck as the videos make it out to be.
Any player who thinks rail first hits with the OB sitting on the rail are easy shots with no risk are going to be very seasoned players and not your average amateur player IMO.
Also, keep in mind if you're hitting the ball first you have to hit it harder as you don't get the added benefit of the spin induced energy off the rail.