How Would You Shoot The 7?

This shot is all about execution . One can make it many ways. Proper Execution is the key. Actually one could make drill from this shot.
Mark ball positions and shoot one option. If shot is successful move to next choice and if not shoot same way until shot is successful.. Repeat at least 200 times and you probably can then choose anyway you want after that;)
 
Colin Colenso said:
For 20+ years I considered myself a good player, even beating national champions in that time, and I would have avoided inside english stun 3 rail shots throughout that period... until I learned how to use Back Hand English. Now, it's as easy to me as dribbling that ball in with slow roll. Not skill, just knowledge of a method, and some practice to get to know the pivot point of your cue.
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Sure, I could've used BHE on this shot, but it didn't take much stroke to get the cue ball to come straight back down the table. I use BHE for stroke shots, when I need it.

I set up a couple of similar shots tonight with BHE and came more towards the center of the table for mediocre position on the 8 ball. With the faster tables, I double out of the corners mainly to kill the cue ball. If I had to take this route, it would be for a reason, like traffic or slow cloth.

Best,
Mike
 
Here is the shot with 2 o'clock spin.

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Here is the same shot with more stroke and back hand english.

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The first option was pretty simple and had a big landing zone for shape. Once the cue ball started to turn after hitting the 7 ball, the reverse spin brought the cue ball easily into the position zone.

Best,
Mike
 
I would play bottom outside, then scratch in side pocket opposite 9 ball, its a very simple shot that I am good at.:thumbup:
 
Looking at the image sideways I'd probably play this with a high ball and slight right to play two rails. The angle off the first rail should then land below the 9 and would leave the CB down by the bottom rail close to the 8.

From there, playing shape on the 9 from the 8 is easy.

-Richard
 
Mikjary said:
The first option was pretty simple and had a big landing zone for shape. Once the cue ball started to turn after hitting the 7 ball, the reverse spin brought the cue ball easily into the position zone.

Best,
Mike
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If that shot works for you on the table you play on then it's the best shot, no doubt. If you were playing on a tournament table with new cloth that reverse would never grab the rail, it would flip the cueball over into the 9 ball. Daulton knew this.

ONB


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Mikjary said:
Here is the shot with 2 o'clock spin.

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Here is the same shot with more stroke and back hand english.

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The first option was pretty simple and had a big landing zone for shape. Once the cue ball started to turn after hitting the 7 ball, the reverse spin brought the cue ball easily into the position zone.

Best,
Mike
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I forgot to mention, nice transfer to the WEI table. You put the balls very close.:thumbup:

ONB
 
Old Nine Baller said:
If that shot works for you on the table you play on then it's the best shot, no doubt. If you were playing on a tournament table with new cloth that reverse would never grab the rail, it would flip the cueball over into the 9 ball. Daulton knew this.

ONB


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I can see what you're saying about new cloth. I guess the cloth is the answer to this one.

Remember the old nap cloth where you could've bent the cue ball with draw and not gotten close to the 9 ball? :grin: The u turn stroke for special occasions.

Best,
Mike
 
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