What Would You Do
- Thread starter Neil
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Okay, don't look at this diagram as precise. This is going to change depending on how fast the table is but you want to create a split. The biggest reason why I say so is the location of the 5. If you can manage to get the 4-ball to the same rail as the 5, there is an excellent chance you're getting back to the table. In my diagram, I have the cue ball coming to rest on the head rail but you may also be able to hook your opponent behind the 9 or the 6.
disclaimer: I don't play on 7" tables, but on a standard 9" with the layout you show, I cant see a problem stoping virtual dead behind the 9 and banking the OB off the bottom rail for a easy safe.
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Neil said:
Yeah, I started to think about this some more. I would play this shot on a 9-footer but with the added reason that distance will be a safety. Your play on a 7-footer might be the way to go depending on how easy the pockets are.
i might have banked the 4 into or near the 6 so even if he banks it he has to get by the 6 to get back up table for the 5. or if you can hit the 4 ball full enough shoot it full in the face with a stop shot and a little inside english and try to freeze him on the 9
poolplayer2093 said:
good idea.
sometimes I wonder if my posts even show up. lol.
sde said:
Then I would probably stick with my original plan and play safe.
Neil said:
oh, I thought i did. I didn't see my name.
with no real grasp of the speed of the table, I would think that the stop shot directly behind the 9 would be the safest route. regardless of table speed if you can hit that ball full front you should be able to stop it cold. personally I would be much more aprehensive to take the bank you took and trying to put enough stuff on it to come back full table... talk about risky... that's a "all in" move for sure. good execution but I gotta like my odds MUCH better on an unfamiliar playing surface just checking the ball up behind the 9...
Beware_of_Dawg said:
If you hit the ball full, you're not banking it the right direction for your safety. In order to get the 4 where you want it, you have to cut it, and then you can't hold the CB where you want it.
-Andrew
"full" = improper term usage by me. looks like 3/4ish as shown in my diagram.
Shot
I think Jude is doing some wishful thinking, because I think the 4 would come off the first rail a lot straighter than his diagram considering the backcut and english, but I had the same idea but doing it a different way.
I would bank like you did only a lot straighter and for the 4 to be on the foot end rail between the 5 and 7 and try to put the cue ball behind the 9 ball on the uptable end rail.
Either way I don't like the shot.
The other shot is too slide the 4 off the uptable end rail over behind the 6, and bring the cue ball around 2 rails back down towards the 5.
And I still don't like it.
I think Jude is doing some wishful thinking, because I think the 4 would come off the first rail a lot straighter than his diagram considering the backcut and english, but I had the same idea but doing it a different way.
I would bank like you did only a lot straighter and for the 4 to be on the foot end rail between the 5 and 7 and try to put the cue ball behind the 9 ball on the uptable end rail.
Either way I don't like the shot.
The other shot is too slide the 4 off the uptable end rail over behind the 6, and bring the cue ball around 2 rails back down towards the 5.
And I still don't like it.
Snapshot9 said:
Well, so long as I hit the side-rail and leave the 4 on the short-rail near the 5, I think I'm okay assuming I can keep the cue ball where I diagrammed.
All's well that ends well but you violated the standard rule of choosing between shooting and ducking.
You had at least an 80% chance of leaving your opponent either hooked or VERY tough. On the other hand, unless you are a killer banks player, that shot was about a 20-30% proposition.
Playing safe was clearly the choice...especially with a 1-0 lead.
Regards,
Jim
You had at least an 80% chance of leaving your opponent either hooked or VERY tough. On the other hand, unless you are a killer banks player, that shot was about a 20-30% proposition.
Playing safe was clearly the choice...especially with a 1-0 lead.
Regards,
Jim
IMO, Judes' idea is best. It was what immediately came to mind before I scrolled down. 