I just watched this match that Shane played in. If you like watching "flawless" pool...check it out....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t5KBBPq_Vs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t5KBBPq_Vs
Do yourself a favor and go to the 25:40 mark. The 5 to the 6 is an awesome shot.
Wonder why he shaped the short side of the 5. Thought he would draw a little more to the long rail and shoot the short shot.
Agreed. Maybe the angle didn't allow for him to draw above the 5?
OK, so this may be a dumb question but...
In the first game, when he's on the 9 and the cue ball is against the rail he jacks up a bit. I am assuming that is to hit the cue lower for more of a soft stop shot, preventing it from coming off the side rail as much. (I could be wrong about that) However, I thought not having your cue level could affect accuracy too.
Wonder why he shaped the short side of the 5. Thought he would draw a little more to the long rail and shoot the short shot.