Less than 4,000 shots to master? You're low.
Just counting the basic shots, I'm at 4,032.
Angle: Let's assume there are 24 practical cut angles. Sure, you can slice a cue ball by more or fewer angles but let's agree on 24 as a practical compromise.
Spin: Using only full-tip increments there are 21 tip placements in a two-tip maximum CB hit. (If you think there are 24, it's because you've counted the centerball hit 4 times instead of just once).
Speed: This one's really open to argument, but I'm going with 8 speeds based on 1/2-table length increments up to four full table lengths. If you think there are more or fewer speeds then simply substitute it for the third number, below:
24 x 21 x 8 = 4,032.
And we've haven't even gotten to jump and masse shots yet :grin:
BTW, is the sarcastic icon
:grin:
In conclusion, if you master one of these shots every day it will take you 11 years and 14 days (including the three "leap" years).
Just counting the basic shots, I'm at 4,032.
Angle: Let's assume there are 24 practical cut angles. Sure, you can slice a cue ball by more or fewer angles but let's agree on 24 as a practical compromise.
Spin: Using only full-tip increments there are 21 tip placements in a two-tip maximum CB hit. (If you think there are 24, it's because you've counted the centerball hit 4 times instead of just once).
Speed: This one's really open to argument, but I'm going with 8 speeds based on 1/2-table length increments up to four full table lengths. If you think there are more or fewer speeds then simply substitute it for the third number, below:
24 x 21 x 8 = 4,032.
And we've haven't even gotten to jump and masse shots yet :grin:
BTW, is the sarcastic icon
:grin:
In conclusion, if you master one of these shots every day it will take you 11 years and 14 days (including the three "leap" years).