I had noticed it before but really was made more aware of it while watching Billiard Network YouTube matches that recently have Earl Strickland doing the solo commentary.
What I'm seeing (and hearing from Earl) is that when the pros are shooting a money ball (most commonly in rotation and 8-ball) is that although the last ball can easily be pocketed by using center cue ball with zero chance of scratching, they usually impart some sort of low, side, or a combination of both to make the shot.
Why do they do that???
I'm going to take a wild guess, but please enlighten me with the truth. Is to negate the chances of skid?
Maniac (has always hit center cue ball on these types of shots)
What I'm seeing (and hearing from Earl) is that when the pros are shooting a money ball (most commonly in rotation and 8-ball) is that although the last ball can easily be pocketed by using center cue ball with zero chance of scratching, they usually impart some sort of low, side, or a combination of both to make the shot.
Why do they do that???
I'm going to take a wild guess, but please enlighten me with the truth. Is to negate the chances of skid?
Maniac (has always hit center cue ball on these types of shots)