One rail bank aiming
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Neither, in general. It depends on what speed you use, what the approach angle is, how far the object ball is from the cushion, whether the cue ball is moving left-to-right or right-to-left across the object ball, and some other things.
Learning to bank involves trying a lot of shots because so many things are involved. I think it helps to understand all of the factors involved while you are shooting the shots.
But to answer briefly, on the table I play on usually, through the diamond seems to work over a wider range of angles than opposite the diamond if I don't shoot hard and the object ball is rolling smoothly when it gets to the cushion.
If the object ball is not rolling smoothly, you need to use a different system.
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From a geometric point of view, it is opposite the diamond for angle in = angle out to apply. If you aim thru the diamond, the ball will hit the cushion uptable from the diamond, and go short.
From a practical point of view, most cut banks will go short regardless of whether you use the diamond, or it's projection on the cushion. Compensating for this is the key issue in successful banking. An exception is crossover banks, which are more likely to follow the desired path because the collision induced spin is in a favorable direction.
http://www.youtube.com/user/pool2021?feature=mhw5#p/a/u/1/ybDcTtXNbUk
This is from my first DVD and it shows the thru the diamond and the effects of speed, My second DVD shows the mirror system. Both are speed, spin, and cut angle dependent.
This is from my first DVD and it shows the thru the diamond and the effects of speed, My second DVD shows the mirror system. Both are speed, spin, and cut angle dependent.
This is why the diamond system uses running english to bring the ball in natural
and of course speed plays a part as well-Grey Ghost-
And again
Banking withe Beard-and spend enough table-time with it. One of the really great books! Worth each cent.
Ingo
Banking with the Beard is a MUST.
Banking with the Beard
Banking with the beard is a must. It is the best book on the market for banking. I suggest everyone take that book and read it cover to cover then spend a few weeks of real practice working your way through the book to practice the banks and different ways to make them.
Banking with the beard is a must. It is the best book on the market for banking. I suggest everyone take that book and read it cover to cover then spend a few weeks of real practice working your way through the book to practice the banks and different ways to make them.
Something I also learned about banking is that the condition of the rails matters as well. "Lively" rails seem to bank short and "Dead" rails seem to bank long.
Agree with previous advice, Bob's is right on the money.
Also true with kicking systems, through the diamond or opposite is dependent on speed, angle, and table. Which is why you use the systems as a guideline and learn the adjustments as well and then you can quickly adjust to different tables and situations based on your experience.
Scott
Also true with kicking systems, through the diamond or opposite is dependent on speed, angle, and table. Which is why you use the systems as a guideline and learn the adjustments as well and then you can quickly adjust to different tables and situations based on your experience.
Scott