Visualize The Pocket

[Brookeland Bill]

One method I use from time to time is to visualize the pocket writing 5 to six inches in front of the object ball. This takes the back of the ball out of the equation. I use it on short as well as longer shots. It is my go to approach when I’m not pocketing balls as well as when I might have a question on where to hit the back of the object ball.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

One method I use from time to time is to visualize the pocket writing 5 to six inches in front of the object ball. This takes the back of the ball out of the equation. I use it on short as well as longer shots. It is my go to approach when I’m not pocketing balls as well as when I might have a question on where to hit the back of the object ball.

What are the "front" and "back" of the OB?

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[straightline]

Front is the forward side. Back is the side opposite that; the side you aim at. I sometimes use the term "ass" to denote the contact face.

 

[Brookeland Bill]

What are the "front" and "back" of the OB?

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Did you really ask that question?

 

[JoeyInCali]

Ghost pocket system .

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Did you really ask that question?

“Back” sounds like the side I can’t see, like the back side of the Moon.

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[Dan White]

One method I use from time to time is to visualize the pocket writing 5 to six inches in front of the object ball. This takes the back of the ball out of the equation. I use it on short as well as longer shots. It is my go to approach when I’m not pocketing balls as well as when I might have a question on where to hit the back of the object ball.

What does 'writing' mean? I'm also confused when people say front or back of the ball. People take it different ways so don't take it as an insult.

Are you saying you pretend the pocket is 6 inches away from the object ball?

 

[JoeyInCali]

What does 'writing' mean? I'm also confused when people say front or back of the ball. People take it different ways so don't take it as an insult.

Are you saying you pretend the pocket is 6 inches away from the object ball?

Yes, ghost pocket

 

[Bob Jewett]

What does 'writing' mean? ...

I'll guess he meant "sitting". Maybe "writhing" if you're on acid.

 

[Brookeland Bill]

I'll guess he meant "sitting". Maybe "writhing" if you're on acid.

How long did it take you to declare you were an Osmium member?

 

[Patrick Johnson]

I'll guess he meant "sitting".

Or "within".

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[phreaticus]

How long did it take you to declare you were an Osmium member?

I'm guessing the answer might contain a 76 in it

 

[Patrick Johnson]

How long did it take you to declare you were an Osmium member?

It's the most dense element, but I doubt that's why Bob chose it. Maybe he's the Wizard of Osmium...

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[Brookeland Bill]

It's the most dense element, but I doubt that's why Bob chose it. Maybe he's the Wizard of Osmium...

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It’s up there with platinum but I don’t know anyone who identifies with it other than Jewett.

 

[Bob Jewett]

It’s up there with platinum but I don’t know anyone who identifies with it other than Jewett.

I did choose osmium because it is the densest. Although there is a local guy who says that iridium is the densest at the right temperature and pressure, like a billion atmospheres. He's rather bothersome at times. For more info, see this paper: https://www.technology.matthey.com/article/58/3/137-141/

 

[straightline]

Holed styrofoam is denser but that only exists inside a black hole and nobody knows how to mine it or what it's for.

 

[Brookeland Bill]

It's the most dense element, but I doubt that's why Bob chose it. Maybe he's the Wizard of Osmium...

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Osmium and Harriet?