The 'Shot Line' can be arrived at in different ways.
The '1 rail' off the 1 ball is a little delicate, IMPO. The '2 rail position' lets the player use a little stroke to get some feel.
'I' always like to play the CB for 'Position in the direction the shot provides'! Forward in this case.
FOR SALE:
Restoration/shafts/New Black smooth leather wrap by Dennis Searing. After a month finally got back the cue with shafts that Now have Dennis Searing ivory 'S' on the shafts. Both shafts were refaced along with the joint.
The cue is in Very, very good condition,
Specs:
Butt...
In 1963 I was taught to grip the cue with 'All' fingers.
I can't remember a Top 3C players grip with the 'Pinky' sticking out.
The Grip
The proper full hand grip
The grip gives the player general control of the cue ball. Full finger grips are the most common choice among better players. The...
Dave, from the diagram, it seems to me, the 'Plus 2' kick in order to contact the 1 ball the CB has to come very close to the side pocket.
Could easily miss the 1 ball, then the 'Safety' aspect is a moot point!