I can't use WEI anymore either...and I am not registering, dammit!
What would you do?
- Thread starter Neil
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I just tried this layout on my lunch break. For the record, when I first looked at the layout my first thought was safety with BIH. After trying it, if I saw it again, I would run it out. I made the one ball with perfect shape on my second try.
Made the 2,4 combo and got shape to go into the 3, 6. Broke out the 3, 6 with shape on the three and ran out. 9' diamond.
Since I didn't have to shoot the tickie for the run out I set it up an tried it a few times. Never really quite figured out the rail, ball, rail, ball shot, but I was getting closer. I need more practice. The one ball with shape on the 2, 4 combo was surprisingly easy - even on the 9 footer.
I consider myself a strong B player. Thanks Neil.
Made the 2,4 combo and got shape to go into the 3, 6. Broke out the 3, 6 with shape on the three and ran out. 9' diamond.
Since I didn't have to shoot the tickie for the run out I set it up an tried it a few times. Never really quite figured out the rail, ball, rail, ball shot, but I was getting closer. I need more practice. The one ball with shape on the 2, 4 combo was surprisingly easy - even on the 9 footer.
I consider myself a strong B player. Thanks Neil.
Neil, thanks for posting this. Despite the bad turn the thread took I, and I'm sure many others, appreciate your layouts and your walkthroughs.
The larger point that I take away from this thread is that a situation that looks like a mess at first glance might be less difficult than you think if the problem areas are broken down into a few makeable shots.
Even with the walkthrough I doubt I'd try for the runout in an important game. That could be because I'm a 9-footer player - the 2/4 combo and the ticky/holding the 3 for shape are sufficiently difficult on a 9-footer that I would not risk the runout. Maybe the odds are better on a bar box to the point where it's worth attempting.
The larger point that I take away from this thread is that a situation that looks like a mess at first glance might be less difficult than you think if the problem areas are broken down into a few makeable shots.
Even with the walkthrough I doubt I'd try for the runout in an important game. That could be because I'm a 9-footer player - the 2/4 combo and the ticky/holding the 3 for shape are sufficiently difficult on a 9-footer that I would not risk the runout. Maybe the odds are better on a bar box to the point where it's worth attempting.
Well me personally I wouldn't try to run out here with a gun on me... But some pros probly would try to run out here. I wont because I try and play using my strengths. The first 2 shots I am kinda weak at.
First shot- Cueball is very close to the one and you have to cut it in the corner and draw it over for the combo. That is hard in my book... I hate those shots where the cue ball is real close! It's kinda like guessing where to aim.
Second shot is the combo which im weak at. I always try to play away from combos. I should really practice them alot.
I'd say it's 50/50 and playing safe or trying to run out is the right shot. Me personally I'm gonna bank the one 2 rails towards the 3 and 6 and most likely get ball in hand. But that's just me- I play to my strengths, and try to stray away from my weaknesses... even if it's the wrong shot sometimes.
First shot- Cueball is very close to the one and you have to cut it in the corner and draw it over for the combo. That is hard in my book... I hate those shots where the cue ball is real close! It's kinda like guessing where to aim.
Second shot is the combo which im weak at. I always try to play away from combos. I should really practice them alot.
I'd say it's 50/50 and playing safe or trying to run out is the right shot. Me personally I'm gonna bank the one 2 rails towards the 3 and 6 and most likely get ball in hand. But that's just me- I play to my strengths, and try to stray away from my weaknesses... even if it's the wrong shot sometimes.
This may explain the reluctance many had to start with the one to the corner. It appears on the wei table that you only have about four or five inches (or less)to place the cue ball in.This will surely make a difference on weather to shoot or play safe. Donny M's statement is true about not being able to deliver a good stroke with the limited space that we see on the wei table.
I, myself wanted to go foward three rails because I believed I had only a small area in which to place the cue ball.
Ok, I reviewed that post and it reminded me as to why I would choose to go forward instead of draw. With the pocket so far away, the draw requires too much angle on the one for me. I prefer a much straighter shot with BIH. But if one can do it then it's the right shot.
Either way we appreciate these posts that you put here on AZB. It stimulates our minds and we get to see options that others may have. Keep them coming.
I know I am stimulated
