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John,
I think this certainly shows that there is a certain curve to the object ball that does indeed change then angle of entry and that if the object ball happened to be a smidge the right, the curve is necessary to make this shot.John,
Thanks for posting this. I snipped 3 frames of the video and carefully superimposed three OB position on the same photo. Here it is:
It looks like you did get a small amount of post-rebound OB curve. It wasn't really necessary to avoid the obstacle ball, but it certainly is noticeable. As I promised, I will attempt to get similar action on my equipment (and if it doesn't work, I try some tables at the pool hall).
Thanks again,
Dave
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I see it spinning, but I can't see that it's curving.
It looks like you did get a small amount of post-rebound OB curve. It wasn't really necessary to avoid the obstacle ball, but it certainly is noticeable. As I promised, I will attempt to get similar action on my equipment (and if it doesn't work, I try some tables at the pool hall).
Thanks again,
Dave
I would phrase that:Put the camera over by the pocket.
Here's a more detailed version of Dave's pic. It can be clearly seen that the OB curves more than a ball offline, beginning its curve just before reaching the blocking OB.
As Dave says, the curve isn't needed to make this shot, but it obviously could help when the blocking ball is in the way.
I don't believe any special stroke or tip placement (or side spin) is needed for this effect. Just a firm enough bank on pretty clean cloth.
Thanks, John!
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