Lag or Flip?

[Atlatlien]

I definitely agree that the lag is important. I prefer to lag for the break. However, I play in a few bar table tournaments where everyone flips coins. If I have to flip, I would rather the other person call it because I always seem to lose.

 

[TXsouthpaw]

Id rather lag. But explaining what the hell it is to some banger at a bar tourney aint worth the trouble. So just flip it and call tails. It never fails

little sidenote. Ive got a lucky coin i carry aroiund for flipping. I flipped it 10 times the other night either for tourney or for money and I won every one. :thumbup: that coin is staying with me for a while.

 

[The Schwartz]

tx southpaw, you got a two-headed quarter or something? haha


OP: Lagging is the way to go, just don't bank it into the pocket. :thumbup:

 

[Cameron Smith]

Always lag for the break, and practice the lag. Ever see the 3 cusion guys do it? They're ridiculously consistent.

As Jason mentioned, I also use it as an opportunity to get the speed of the table. Shooting balls at lag speed can often get you where you want to go.

 

[Vahmurka]

if you have practiced the lag shot your odds are much better than 50 / 50 that flipping a coin will give you. Playing almost every game with the exception of 14-1 the break is too important to allow to a 50 / 50 proposition / chance

nicely said, nothing to add here