2 balls on head spot 1 pocket

[Black-Balled]

Draw does help the ball go through. The shot is in Willie Mosconi's "Winning Pocket Billiards" but set in a different and much easier position. I've known the shot since 1965 because I learned it from Willie.



For those who don't follow written descriptions so well, here is that shot:

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But doesn't the 9 go back to the middle or even opponent's side? That back ball travels a loooong way

 

[Bob Jewett]

But doesn't the 9 go back to the middle or even opponent's side? That back ball travels a loooong way

Depending on where the cue ball starts, I think you can keep the back ball on your side and still throw the front ball enough. Side spin on the cue ball may help.

 

[Black-Balled]

Depending on where the cue ball starts, I think you can keep the back ball on your side and still throw the front ball enough. Side spin on the cue ball may help.

I'll play with it on my table later. I got a date with it this even ing.

I imagine cb path to be best coming in a diamond short into 3rd rail.

I am almost interested. Almost!

 

[alphadog]

I'll play with it on my table later. I got a date with it this even ing.

I imagine cb path to be best coming in a diamond short into 3rd rail.

I am almost interested. Almost!

All I know is I never could get both balls to go 2 rails and pocket them both!

 

[book collector]

Lou I have never seen this from the "opposite" side? Is there video of it? Either ,as well as both balls , can be made depending on the hit and the table as SVB played it.

I think Tom Wirth has a you tube video showing several ways to play the shot , also rocketceo , has a video with another option I believe banking the top ball heres one of toms

 

[gregcantrall]

Tell um!

Whew! I am relieved now that I know they have been told. It was driving me nuts.