I don't know. If you don't shoot it either of the ways I said, in the future I might be forced to miss my grandmothers bday and catch a plane to brazil to play you some.
I actually like spinning it off the rail for 2 reasons 1. I wont have to shoot the 9 off the rail. and 2. I'm guaranteed to...
Lol I don't know if I am going to derby. Really you don't like drawing it off the rail with spin?
Actually the more I look at it the post made right after yours made by "JSP" I think I like that shot more depending on how far the 8 is off the rail.
I wouldn't play this follow shot if the balls are dirty or rough conditions where the balls are skidding some what often. This follow shot could easily skid under rough conditions.
I like this shot the best. Especially if I'm not feeling confident with my draw stroke. Either because it's humid and the stick is not gliding smoothly between my fingers, or maybe the chalk is a little wet and afraid I might miscue. This way up above is drawing a little but the spin helps you...
On the other hand efren jumps up a lot! So if you consistently jump up the same way on certain shots and you always make them maybe its possible for some people that jumping up isn't always bad.
Every now and then I'll go to grab the chalk and accidently flick it on the floor or across the table. What if you flick it at the cueball is it a foul? Does anyone know of a big set gambling or on accustats where this has happened?