Shane v. Bergman shot

u12armresl

u12armresl

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If he made the ball in the side he could have gotten out, maybe banking the 5. He got the 2 out of trouble. If he shot the 5 first into the partially blocked pocket he might block the pocket or maybe make the ball and not have a shot on the balls back down table. I think I see why he did it and I’m not the best pattern finder in 8 ball. Also, the shot clock can affect those decisions I think. But your shot on the 5 is a good one to look at. I probably wouldn’t see it.
 
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Shot is at 2:11

I would have shot the orange ball, like this video.


Thoughts?
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This shot?

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You’re saying back cut the 5 between the two stripes??? Even if you make it then what?

If he makes the 6 he bumps the 2 and can play for the bank side on the 5.

Am I missing something?
 
GideonF said:
This shot?

3abd70b2d68862e040f1ba93182702f2.jpg


You’re saying back cut the 5 between the two stripes??? Even if you make it then what?

If he makes the 6 he bumps the 2 and can play for the bank side on the 5.

Am I missing something?
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You're in no better situation shooting in the side, the 5 still looms and you can get rid of it now.
 
Hard to tell from the pic but would the cue ball scratch off the rail off the 13(shooting the 5 ball)? I’m guessing no but don’t think it’s definitive from the pic.
 
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