Shane v. Bergman shot

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Shot is at 2:11

I would have shot the orange ball, like this video.

Thoughts?

 

[JPB2]

If he made the ball in the side he could have gotten out, maybe banking the 5. He got the 2 out of trouble. If he shot the 5 first into the partially blocked pocket he might block the pocket or maybe make the ball and not have a shot on the balls back down table. I think I see why he did it and I’m not the best pattern finder in 8 ball. Also, the shot clock can affect those decisions I think. But your shot on the 5 is a good one to look at. I probably wouldn’t see it.