I was initially thinking the two cushion option as well, with high inside to set up the 7 for E, but looking more closely at the diagram at the angle on the 6-ball, I believe it would take rather extreme inside spin to bring the cue ball two cushions off the end rail and side rail back out. I believe it’s much easier to simply apply just enough inside to come off the end cushion and back up, avoiding the 9-ball, for shape on the 7-ball in E.If I broke and ran the table to that shape on the six there is no doubt in my mind I'm going forward two rails to shoot it in E. By then I'm confident and in stroke and no chance I'm coming up short behind the 9. Get the rack ready this one is history.
Yes I’m desperate to gamble at the moment lolololThat all it takes to get your nose open?![]()
Nailed it...Generally, I am all for short cueball movement, but sometimes you have to trust to your execution.
I physically played the 2 rail position. I think I had the balls set up correctly. I think the choice of 1 or 2 rails boils down to table conditions.I was initially thinking the two cushion option as well, with high inside to set up the 7 for E, but looking more closely at the diagram at the angle on the 6-ball, I believe it would take rather extreme inside spin to bring the cue ball two cushions off the end rail and side rail back out. I believe it’s much easier to simply apply just enough inside to come off the end cushion and back up, avoiding the 9-ball, for shape on the 7-ball in E.
I've literally lost count at how many times I've been accused of that on this forum...lolThey are too flat on the ball and don’t have a clue. E is the end of the world. I see that, I’m asking to bet more $ next set.
I do agree with the 2 rail shape if it is possible. The advantage of the two rail option on this shot for me, is firstly, it avoids the chance of running in to the 9-ball. Secondly, once the cue ball comes off the second cushion, it is moving further away from the side cushion, whereas simply coming off the end cushion and up, if you’ve used a little too much inside to avoid the 9-ball, you risk the cue ball ending up too close to the side cushion. That would no doubt lead to a much tougher shot and shape from the 7-ball to the 8-ball.I physically played the 2 rail position. I think I had the balls set up correctly. I think the choice of 1 or 2 rails boils down to table conditions.
If there is an option I nearly always play the second rail. Stronger shot, fuller stroke and usually provides greater margin of error.
I thought about straight high off the end rail but you are crossing the shape zone line IMO it's more likely to get bad on the 7. This is Sharivari's choice though.I was initially thinking the two cushion option as well, with high inside to set up the 7 for E, but looking more closely at the diagram at the angle on the 6-ball, I believe it would take rather extreme inside spin to bring the cue ball two cushions off the end rail and side rail back out. I believe it’s much easier to simply apply just enough inside to come off the end cushion and back up, avoiding the 9-ball, for shape on the 7-ball in E.
But it's best to at least read the book first because many times the trick you need is in the accepted process.As a side note, doing things by the book is not always the best way as anyone who has ever worked on cars knows. The book can have you taking half the engine apart to do a repair when a simple mechanics trick can make the job a snap.
That's why my reference to no matter how you play you have to know the basic theory.But it's best to at least read the book first because many times the trick you need is in the accepted process.
I’m clueless too lolI've literally lost count at how many times I've been accused of that on this forum...lol
Between those two I'd choose the 1-rail route - there's a small risk of scratching in the side, but a longer path across the shape zone with less (no?) side spin.I'm another fan of using a little extra side spin for the extra rail on the 7E option. The line that Sharivari chose in the video is going though the small portion of the target area, closer to the 7 and 9.
Literally took me 5 minutes to get it done. And I'm just a 600 fargo player. Now I want all those pocket C enthusiasts to get to work on their videos. Sorry I didn't realize the camera was so zoomed in until I loaded it to my computer. Just have to take my word on the 8 ball.Would some of the half of you who think pocket C is a smart choice please post a video of yourself getting out on these 4 balls 5 times in a row using that route on a 9 foot table?
Bet I can get one up to pocket E with less takes and I'm not even a strong player. Come on Fatboy show us how it's done and then we can decide whether to raise up the bet or not.![]()
Draw gives you A, B, C, and D.Hello guys,
I am doing some research for a possible future video. Could you give me your vote on the pocket of your choice for the seven ball? I allowed to choose multiple pockets, in case you are trying to have multiple options depending on your accuracy in cue ball control.
This is the 9 Ball situation you're facing:
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Having A B C and D with a natural route to the 8 ball without running into the 9 is an entirely different story.Draw gives you A, B, C, and D.