One Pocket decision

[Neil]

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[Russ Chewning]

Now you've got me confused....Your opponent shot the 2-railer and missed it, but left it sitting in front of his pocket, so how in the world are you not leaving a shot when you miss your cut on the 1 ball ???

If the two railer lays in such a way as it is a stop shot, and the CB does not "back up" towards a straight shot on the 1 for your opponent, then your opponent is in an absolute hurt locker. Even if your opponent COULD cut at the 1 ball from that angle, there is likely a kiss near the middle of the table, yes?

If the two railer lays good for a stop shot, the only shot your opponent will have is to either hit the 1 ball into the side of the 5 taking both to his side (hard shot!), a kick, or taking a scratch.

Personally, unless the 5 hangs dead up in the hole, I am going to take a scratch by just touching the CB with my tip. I think that would be the right shot, as now my opponent can't really even roll the 1 without selling out the ball on the spot, with possible position on the opponent's out ball.

What do you think of this move, Billy and Ghost?

Russ

 

[wincardona]

I dont think so

If the two railer lays in such a way as it is a stop shot, and the CB does not "back up" towards a straight shot on the 1 for your opponent, then your opponent is in an absolute hurt locker. Even if your opponent COULD cut at the 1 ball from that angle, there is likely a kiss near the middle of the table, yes?

If the two railer lays good for a stop shot, the only shot your opponent will have is to either hit the 1 ball into the side of the 5 taking both to his side (hard shot!), a kick, or taking a scratch.

Personally, unless the 5 hangs dead up in the hole, I am going to take a scratch by just touching the CB with my tip. I think that would be the right shot, as now my opponent can't really even roll the 1 without selling out the ball on the spot, with possible position on the opponent's out ball.

What do you think of this move, Billy and Ghost?

Russ

Russ, providing the two railer is straight in and is hit decently player B will be in trouble regardless of where the 5 ball ends up. Obviously there are many spots the 5 can end up,some more damaging than others,but regardless where the 5 ends up I would not take a scratch by touching the cue ball for several reaasons. #1 After the ball is spotted player A then can shoot the spotted ball toward his pocket by aiming to overcut it,if contact is made then he will either pocket the ball or put you back in approx the same area where you took the scratch from.#2 It would be very hard for me to take an intentional scratch when only needing 1 ball. I would look for something else,maybe a kick, or possibly repositioning the 1 ball with the chance of not leaving player A a shot. For instance,if I were left behind the 1 ball unable to contact the 5 ball or kick safely at it I then would cut bank the 1 ball to end up back up table hopefully on my side with good speed,the cue ball then should go 2 to 2 1/2 rails cross table and hopefully end up in a tough position for player B. With a good stroke ,and english if neccessary, you can create a satisfactory result. Also more often than not the long cross corner kick will be an option, and when it is ,it's usually a good counter to the initial move,look for the kick. Dont be afraid of the kick,it's really not a difficult shot to feel once you develope the feel for that type of a shot. Plus you will be kicking at a big target,try it a few times.Execute the kick to go two cushions or three before contact.