How Would You Play This? 12/20/08

[Jude Rosenstock]

Jude,

You said you were going to try out my shot and let me know how it works out. How did it work out? I've never really practiced that shot, and I'd be curious as to it's percentages.

BTW..I like your safety MUCH better than the three railer on the 8, as you have the opportunity to freeze your opponent on the 8 here. I have seen Efren execute this safe very softly too, rolling the 7 just beyond the 8 but not past the 9, effectively cutting off everything but a 4 rail kick.

Russ

Both Chris Lynch and I tried it and although we both like this idea, it's not very predictable. We still think this shot is worth knowing- the distance simply makes it a little too difficult.