Highest percentage way to shoot this with BIH, playing Back Pocket 9 Ball
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I would just shoot it in, but if you are really looking for a way, there is one. Place the cue ball as close to the nine as possible. Line up the shot, as in make sure it is perfect. Dart stroke with your jump stick, not trying to jump. Jump stick rebounds off cue ball, no double hit.
This technique will also get your opponent to raise the bet.
If you do try this, Nick, be sure to practice first. I can see leaving the 9 about a diamond short of the pocket.
Update:
I was at the pool room in Atlanta today, on a GC4 with I think 4.75" pockets, but they might have been 5". The table I was gambling on 2 weeks ago was a Diamond 9' with 4.25 or 4.125" (I forget) factory one-pocket pockets, in Philly.
I shot it 2 ways, 9 tries one way, 9 tries the second way. Repeat.
First way was the way I thought worked best. I actually measured it, and I had the CB 1 ball width behind the 9, with a very minor downward stroke, and a stop shot. Second way was mentioned in this thread, about 5-6" behind, shooting high on the CB with a rolling follow shot. CB follows a few inches. Both ways were about a diamond or two harder than pocket speed. (pocket speed in this context is hanging in the jaws if missed).
1 ball gap stop: 7/9
5” gap roll follow: 9/9
1 ball gap stop: 6/9
5” gap roll follow: 9/9
1 ball gap stop: 4/9
5” gap roll follow: 9/9
Total 1 ball gap stop: 17/27
Total 5” gap roll follow: 27/27
I learned something new. Thanks boys!
I was at the pool room in Atlanta today, on a GC4 with I think 4.75" pockets, but they might have been 5". The table I was gambling on 2 weeks ago was a Diamond 9' with 4.25 or 4.125" (I forget) factory one-pocket pockets, in Philly.
I shot it 2 ways, 9 tries one way, 9 tries the second way. Repeat.
First way was the way I thought worked best. I actually measured it, and I had the CB 1 ball width behind the 9, with a very minor downward stroke, and a stop shot. Second way was mentioned in this thread, about 5-6" behind, shooting high on the CB with a rolling follow shot. CB follows a few inches. Both ways were about a diamond or two harder than pocket speed. (pocket speed in this context is hanging in the jaws if missed).
1 ball gap stop: 7/9
5” gap roll follow: 9/9
1 ball gap stop: 6/9
5” gap roll follow: 9/9
1 ball gap stop: 4/9
5” gap roll follow: 9/9
Total 1 ball gap stop: 17/27
Total 5” gap roll follow: 27/27
I learned something new. Thanks boys!
The funny part is, I guarantee when this shot comes up again, I'm going to shoot it the follow way, but think of this thread, and probably dog it! I'll report back in July when I play this game again for real.
Never kept stats but nittentifically speaking:
Low stroke moves the object ball quicker and more accurately.
High stroke grabs the object ball before sending it away.
I think you guys favor it because the high ball allows you to get a better look at the pocket.
Low stroke moves the object ball quicker and more accurately.
High stroke grabs the object ball before sending it away.
I think you guys favor it because the high ball allows you to get a better look at the pocket.
You should leave room for the follow through. Good reason for the cut.
Ok for me maybe. When I was obsessed with snooker pockets - probably still am but none available - I used draw to cinch everything. Actual zip the ball back draw; it was probably hand size related. Lower bridge is a physical default.
Anyway among the believed and thunked effects at the time, the immediate rolling of the object ball helped it squiggle into the pocket.
I like lining it up dead straight, dead center CB, 8 inches between balls and hitting it pocket speed to give you a more forgiving pocket. Focusing on cueing/aiming dead center of CB to dead center of OB.
The problem for me with placing the balls as close as you show in your photo is it makes aiming from center of CB to center of OB less accurate/precise, and also any slight amount of unintended left or right spin will cause a miss.
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