Choking up a bit can help also when the CB is on the rail,
especially when trying to apply low english when the CB is on the rail.
Looking at CB Last When Shooting CB Off Cushion
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especially when trying to apply low english when the CB is on the rail.
Applying low english when the CB is on the rail - I’m not quite sure how that’s possible?
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Well low isn’t possible but Corey showed how to get back spin with the cue ball stuck to the rail.
Corey’s stunning 2 ball at about 2:30.
you have to hit below the core of the ball
If it's that bad then I would suggest CB last definitely. Also consider finding your CB to OB shot line before the PSR. Align yourself to that line at the end of the PSR and only focus on the CB. The goal is make that CB follow the first 12inches of that line.
That's how I deal with being jacked up severely over another ball. Works very well for me.
I don’t currently do this but...
Back in the day, when I felt warmups were complete, I placed the cue ball frozen to the rail on the center head rail diamond. I spotted either the eight ball or the nine ball on the foot spot. I stroked the ball in the left pocket first, and the right pocket second. If I made both, I felt I was ready to play. If not, I warmed up a bit more.
Back in the day, when I felt warmups were complete, I placed the cue ball frozen to the rail on the center head rail diamond. I spotted either the eight ball or the nine ball on the foot spot. I stroked the ball in the left pocket first, and the right pocket second. If I made both, I felt I was ready to play. If not, I warmed up a bit more.
I would have never been ready...
When I'm properly up and running I try to go CB last. This involves the back and forth flight check before pulling the trigger but it does work provided:
My stroke has been thoroughly grooved and calibrated and,
My stomach and plumbing are empty. This last part for me is the most critical.
My stroke has been thoroughly grooved and calibrated and,
My stomach and plumbing are empty. This last part for me is the most critical.
You have to shoot down on the CB from above.
You see it a lot in one pocket when cue ball control is paramount or in any game when
when the CB is on the rail and you do not want the CB to roll forward after hitting the OB.
I think it is important to view the CB on the rail as just another shot instead of saying
"oh shit I am on the rail."
It's just another shot.
How much accuracy would you have attempting a shot like that? Not a whole lot I would think?
It's not as bad as you would think. I can't say I do it frequently but I've done it enough to be comfortable with it.
Often times it's no riskier than hopping the ball. Once the ball is off the cloth, there is no roll.
A lot of alcohol is involved with that technique.
When on the rail I do two things. First is to hit as close to center as possible. If you need English to get the desired result chose a different shot. Deflection and swerve WILL affect the outcome. Second, I raise the butt of the cue slightly to ensure I don't miscue. I now have a carbon fiber shaft, which results in a different balance and weight than I grew up with.
Jack way up.
It's used in one pocket all of the time.
Sometimes you only have one shot.
Think rotation.
the lowest numbered ball is up.
Many times there is only one best shot while you are on the rail.
Even in 8 ball you are limited to the high balls or low balls and sometime you must shoot the 8.
In one pocket you may be shooting a ball to your pocket and need to get shape in your next ball.