Object Ball Contact Point

[Island Drive]

If you hit thee.... (exact contact point on the object ball that draws a straight line into the pocket center) can you miss?

 

[Patrick Johnson]

If you hit thee.... (exact contact point on the object ball that draws a straight line into the pocket center) can you miss?

Yes, if you don’t adjust for throw.

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[Island Drive]

How about if your straight in?

 

[Bob Jewett]

How about if your straight in?

Yes, you can miss even if the cue ball lands on the ideal contact point. For example if you shoot a long stop shot with unintended sidespin. But I think you already know this. I'm curious about what you're getting at.

 

[Island Drive]

Making others realize the contact spot is not always the area to make the ball.
From straightlines post.... Thread#5
The visuals are helpful for players learning where to hit.

Thread title....

''Seeing the contact point on the object ball.''​

 

[Patrick Johnson]

How about if your straight in?

As Bob mentioned, even a straight in shot can miss with some sidespin throw.

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