Only if you are stuck with a pool cue ball that is worn down and tends to bounce back from the object ball.
Using Force Follow
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You just described almost all the cb's at my home spot. Dire need of new Kojak's.
Bob's in a good humor point in life, he's trying to sell us a POS cue to accomplish this task LOL.
Dr. Dave's peace sign rule ---> applies to 1/4-3/4 ball cuts.
1. What if the cut is thicker than a 3/4 ball hit like in the op's situation?
Note in the text here:
What if the cut is very thin or hit very full?
it says you should really measure off only 2 1/2 times the cut angle.
2. What if the cut is thinner than a 1/4 ball hit?
3. Is there a single rolling-CB system that can predict carom angle for all cut angles?
Yes. It is called the Rolling Carom Angle (RCA) system:
1. What if the cut is thicker than a 3/4 ball hit like in the op's situation?
Note in the text here:
What if the cut is very thin or hit very full?
it says you should really measure off only 2 1/2 times the cut angle.
2. What if the cut is thinner than a 1/4 ball hit?
3. Is there a single rolling-CB system that can predict carom angle for all cut angles?
Yes. It is called the Rolling Carom Angle (RCA) system:
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The two simplified systems -- fullish ball follow and half ball follow are covered by this general system. The general system gives more accurate answers.
I think the general system is also easy to calibrate if, for example, the cue ball is lighter than the object balls. Just change the 0.28 number (larger for a lighter ball) until a test shot works.
isnt using the front of the object ball on thick hits and the peace sign really simpler to use at the table?
Top players have a feel/a knowing of where the cue ball will track after years of play.
This instinct/feel, tells them where the cue ball is going after contact.
Whether it's straight, right/left/a little left a little right, it's the same in all sports, it's what separates their skill level from others.
I can shoot a shot, pocket the ball come 5 rails around and collide into a ball cluster from pure feel, it's got NOTHING to do with hitting the object ball in the correct spot, because as you add speed the contact point on the cue ball along with the cue ball release when it begins to roll naturally is developed from years of play, same as a draw shot, off the rail as you hit it harder and harder, you walk up/shot line changes dramatically.
This instinct/feel, tells them where the cue ball is going after contact.
Whether it's straight, right/left/a little left a little right, it's the same in all sports, it's what separates their skill level from others.
I can shoot a shot, pocket the ball come 5 rails around and collide into a ball cluster from pure feel, it's got NOTHING to do with hitting the object ball in the correct spot, because as you add speed the contact point on the cue ball along with the cue ball release when it begins to roll naturally is developed from years of play, same as a draw shot, off the rail as you hit it harder and harder, you walk up/shot line changes dramatically.
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I did not realize the same formula applies for force follow as max draw. Makes sense though. Unless it doesn't work. I will have to play with that.
Or, if you're feeling it...
WobblyStroke
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Great choice if your 'feelin' the scratch in the side
Might take a little masse to avoid that.Great choice if your 'feelin' the scratch in the side
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WobblyStroke
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Solid 10th option lol