Low-Risk Shots vs. High-Risk Shots

I don't carry a calculator or a slide rule with me. I don't know what percentage what shot is. As a matter of fact the exact same position with the exact same shots available may make the exact same shot look 10 fold harder on one day than on another. Or from one hour to another for that matter.

The simple truth of it is, ya go with what feels right at the time. There is one constant to live by however all the time without waiver. You can miss your shot just don't dog your stroke.

Everyone misses, it just makes no sense missing because you short stroked a shot.

Make up your mind, be sure of your decision, find a destination for the cue ball as well as the object ball (or it's gonna turn out like crap) and shoot the shot with your best stroke.
 
I like a tough shot under pressure. Of course I never play for anything worth worrying about anyway so if I have a tough leave I like giving it a whirl.

Love the avatar JAM!
 
My theory on taking high risk shots is:

If I make the shot I will definately be in position to win the game. I can't shoot one hard shot just so I can shoot another one, that's susicide.

I also play hard shots when it is just as hard to pull off the safety play. I'd rather take my chances making the shot and keeping control of the table.

Control, that's a funny word. That's bacicly what pool is all about. Making your opponents life miserable, one way or another. Either through your offensive skills or defensive skills, or both.
 
these are the 2 key-words :cool:

control and pressure ^^
make your opponent always that he seems like *seeing sharks in his bath*:p
just show him that your table is YOUR *castle* :rotflmao1:
 
Two way shot is the Best of both worlds

While not always possible the Two Way shot is the best of both worlds. I think many of us will use that strategy most of the time.
 
Its funny that you talk about taking risks. Alot of times when I am gambling especially against good players, when I am running out and I get out of line, I can see my opponent get a little excited. Then I make the off hand bank shot send the cue 3 rails and get right back in line.

I likes my banks!
 
Do you take the high risk shot? It simply depends on the situation.

As was stated earlier, it is a risk/reward decision. Now the trick is to figure out the true odds. There are many factors including your opponents ability, the current table layout, your ability, and how you are currently shooting.

I think when I'm playing my best, I am pushing the aggressive edge. That edge is based on my skill level. The pro's have the ability to pull of just about any shot, so being aggressive can prevent them from coming back to the table. I think you have to play to your strengths and to your opponents weaknesses. If you opponent isn't very good at banking, then I might leave them a shot. If they are a great banker, I may take the shot. This is the risk/reward decision that must be considered with all other things being equal.

When in doubt, I say go for the shot.

...just wanted to add -- The size of your balls is directly in proportion to the size of your brain. Now which do you have balls or brains? And which one is more important?
 
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