Rules of thumb.

[jjinfla]

I think the saying is "play position for a corner pocket and not a side pocket", especially on a bar table. I believe Dave Mattlock said that in his video.

One point a pro taught me is with ball in hand never draw, always follow, if given that option. Accurate position of the CB is so much easier with follow. This one has served me well.

If I want to move a CB 5 inches I can do that within an inch 9 out 10 times with follow. With draw I will come up short or go long every time.

Jake

 

[mjantti]

I don't believe that one bit, mjantt1.

How about this:

3 rail kick - corner to diamond 2 goes to diamond 3 on the third rail and the opposite cornor for the forth.

This is a rule of thumb that needs to be tested on each table to determine if the table plays long or short.

mjantti, I am assuming you know that shot and have to ask you if you don't consider that set of lines a rule of thumb? I bet you do... So, does that make you dumb

If you are unclear as to the meaning, have a look at this.

Thanks. I really thought "rule of thumb" has a more accurate meaning, but apparently I didn't fully understand the word itself.

 

[mnShooter]

Don't cross your lines when getting shape. Try to take a path to the next shot that is on the line that you want to shoot the next ball from. This way speed is not as much of an issue. Although this is not always an option and can make the shot much more difficult. You have to weigh your odds.