The opponents scratches don't count.
Spot Shot English
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Agree. Me and a buddy use to shot that all the time and bet who could make the ball and be the farthest from the rail. I believe we could stop 4 - 5 inches from it.
If I'm playing well and am confident, I shoot it in with a comfortable, full stroke. I'll also shoot it if it's a "friendly" game. If I'm playing for something serious, am not playing well, or feel like I'm a bit nervous, I'll move the cue more towards the middle so the object ball is cut and the cue come back up table. You never give up anything if you miss (unless you hit it really, really bad).
Your opponents scratches don't count .
I'd disagree that shooting the last ball into a non-scoring pocket has to be a 'silly thing to do'. There are certainly situations where it is to the advantage of the first shooter, others where it is unavoidable.
Spot shots are easy. Ask Kenny Kiddy! 
--> Mr. Spot Shot.
Looks like high middle english, 12 o'clock.
--> Mr. Spot Shot.Looks like high middle english, 12 o'clock.
No, and that's a good point - because of the fuller hit on the OB, the shot from nearer the side rail has to be hit harder for the CB to go the same distance, so the OB will also go farther if missed - i.e., more likely to leave a shot for opponent. Good catch.
pj
chgo
One ball on the table and one spots=2 balls on table and it is not possible for both to need 1. Think this is the new math and I ain't real good at it.
I think you either replied in the wrong post or didn't understand what I was saying. My response was to the people who said it could never come up in that way ....yes it could , you just hadn't figured out how .
I thought that was about the limit until I looked at it closer. About 10 inches is possible. Here is a post about it:
Sky Woodward - Record "24" ?
I Saw something about Sky setting some sort of record. Anyone know what the record was ? Was it 24 Spot shots in a row ? Thanks Steve
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How would you shoot the shot if you played the speed of Dippy and were playing for a good amount ? My best guess would be the majority of players in here would need at least a ball from Dave maybe 2 . What's their best chance, playing an equal player?
{ I'm just trying to give my perspective for the non champions}
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Or, maybe even more likely, both of you forget to spot the penalty ball after the scratch.
I haven't seen a "scratches don't count" game for a long, long time. The last strange spot I saw was when I gave "nothing I do counts" to a fairly good player and I got a ball spot. It was a mistake especially since I had never seen the game played.
PoolHallPaul
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If u slow roll it and miss u probably leave easy bank.If I had doubt I would play safe.
Good point, I don't often play 1P but I would probably still just shoot the spot shot.
I would think it would be opposite as the more mass there is the longer it takes to slow down?
the best way to shoot a spot shot with another opponent's balls still in play is to play position so if you miss he have less than a good shot at getting out.
if you need multiple balls then its wise to play position on them as a spot shot is considered an easy shot and you should be able to make it most times and put the cuebll about where you want it on the table.
and in many or most cases where you need just one ball, you want to leave the cueball down on the short rail so he is shooting up table at his balls.
so your spot shot is to be hit with low or low and outside to hit the long rail and settle in on the short rail. that is the best spot that will not leave him an easy bank if you miss yet is one of the easiest ways of making a spot shot almost every time.
if you need multiple balls then its wise to play position on them as a spot shot is considered an easy shot and you should be able to make it most times and put the cuebll about where you want it on the table.
and in many or most cases where you need just one ball, you want to leave the cueball down on the short rail so he is shooting up table at his balls.
so your spot shot is to be hit with low or low and outside to hit the long rail and settle in on the short rail. that is the best spot that will not leave him an easy bank if you miss yet is one of the easiest ways of making a spot shot almost every time.
Maybe it's an even trade - you can shoot slower, but the CB travels the same distance...?
pj
chgo
Ignoring all the minor details and just saying how to shoot a spot shot with ball in hand, I am going to shoot it with a little high, half that much or less outside. My way of thinking, this is most likely to give a consistent interaction between cue ball and object ball since I don't want to shoot that far with the cue ball still skidding. I am aiming for center pocket and giving zero consideration to where balls will go if I miss assuming this is my game ball. "What if I miss?" is one of the worst thoughts you can have. Either commit to the shot or another one, don't half ass the shot such as "missing on the pro side" involves. The shot is tough, so you are going to make it more difficult?
I have slept since using this but there is an easy way to make spot shots. I forget where the cue ball goes but you aim at the first diamond on the foot of the table. Ignore the ball on the spot, it is going in with no thought or calculation, no worries about what could go wrong. Somebody with a better memory can describe this shot.
Hu
I have slept since using this but there is an easy way to make spot shots. I forget where the cue ball goes but you aim at the first diamond on the foot of the table. Ignore the ball on the spot, it is going in with no thought or calculation, no worries about what could go wrong. Somebody with a better memory can describe this shot.
Hu
Could be...!