The female pro was one of the world's best. I asked Robin if there is a way to make a ball on the break and then he proceeded to answer my question with the demonstration. before getting in to the real lesson. Do you mean to say if you positively knew you could make a called ball on the break in 14:1, you wouldn't do it? I don't play it so can't answer that for myself. It does seem like something worthwhile to know.
Well OK. What world championship(s) has she won in open play?
As to the head ball shot, that's a low percentage trick shot similar to banking one of the corner balls off a full rack. Mosconi would sometimes shoot it (and sometimes make it) to start off an exhibition match against someone who was relatively helpless. Every straight pool player on earth knows those shots and a couple more.
Lou Figueroa
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