Run This (43)
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I'd do something like this. The angles and positions aren't perfect, and I'm not going to go back and redo it, but this is the general idea.
I was going to diagram exactly what Jimmy did, but he saved me the trouble.
That pattern would be my goal, but to play it correctly requires very tight cueball control. I don't think I'd be able to hold the angles that perfectly on a table. For me, the big challenge would be getting back in line once I screw up.
That pattern would be my goal, but to play it correctly requires very tight cueball control. I don't think I'd be able to hold the angles that perfectly on a table. For me, the big challenge would be getting back in line once I screw up.
tsw_521 said:
One thing that will help you to stay in line, especially on patterns like this, is to try to create a little separation between your object ball and the cue ball. If you notice the pattern I diagrammed, I'm moving the cue ball slightly away from the object balls I'm playing position on. I could diagram why this gives you more room for error but, as a general rule, if it's imperative that you get a particular angle on a ball, play for a little more distance than you ordinarily would. It doesn't have to be much. Even a few inches can make a significant difference (I know, I know. That's what she said).
I agree that the pattern Jimmy showed is the best, but like tsw said, it's one where cueball control has to be pretty sharp. And I like what Jimmy said about playing the cueball further away on tight position plays. I do that myself and it certainly helps a lot.
Just as another option what do you think about the following play for someone who may not be able to control the cueball so sharply? I know the best thing is to not run into balls, but if you have a couple of insurance balls, might it be worthwhile in a case like this? I'm picturing going as lightly as possible between the 10 and 11. Just enough to get them away from the 15. Then I'd reevaluate. Here I continue with the 15, but could have ended up with the 11 or 14.
Just as another option what do you think about the following play for someone who may not be able to control the cueball so sharply? I know the best thing is to not run into balls, but if you have a couple of insurance balls, might it be worthwhile in a case like this? I'm picturing going as lightly as possible between the 10 and 11. Just enough to get them away from the 15. Then I'd reevaluate. Here I continue with the 15, but could have ended up with the 11 or 14.
Gerry said:well.....Jimmy made short work of this thread!.....perfect pattern!
Now, I'm not much of a straight pool player but if it were me at the table, I'd leave the balls as is. I like shooting the 5 ball first but I would shoot the 15 without moving any of those other balls. If I can position for the 3 ball after that, I'll get my post on the 10 and 11. That way, I don't take a chance at messing things up any more and I'll use that 8 ball as my break shot, but that's just me.
- Will