WWYD 9 Ball

[iusedtoberich]

I played this shot as shown. It was laying perfect for it. I was half messing around, at the end of a ghost set I had just lost, and was just banging the rest of the balls in. Unsure if I would have played it this way in a game. How would you have played it?

 

[David in FL]

If I couldn't stun it down table, I'd probably just hit center ball left to z it down.

Just need to take a little care with that side pocket.

Anything below the side pocket on the top long rail is just fine…

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Going rail first (with a little low left) is an easy shot and takes less force to get down table.

pj
chgo

 

[Cornerman]

I played this shot as shown. It was laying perfect for it. I was half messing around, at the end of a ghost set I had just lost, and was just banging the rest of the balls in. Unsure if I would have played it this way in a game. How would you have played it?

In the same situation, I would have played it exactly the same ! Lol!

I hope I would have jacked up and stun drew it up the rail in a real match.

 

[iusedtoberich]

In the same situation, I would have played it exactly the same ! Lol!

I hope I would have jacked up and stun drew it up the rail in a real match.

Ha ha

I first saw Busty play this shot in a match maybe 20 years ago, I think he was partners with Efren on a doubles match. It's on youtube somewhere. It comes in super handy when you are too close to the rail and can't jack up.

 

[straightline]

Going rail first (with a little low left) is an easy shot and takes less force to get down table.

pj
chgo

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Filler did this shot. As I recall, the cue ball and the 8 ball were closer to the top rail and still going rail first, he hit the 8 full and forcefully enough that the spin carried the ball to the bottom rail where it opened up towards the side pocket. 9 ball was elsewhere but the position was gorgeous and perfect.

 

[Poolmanis]

This situtation many possible ways to play.. It is good to practice that shot time to time. It is all about thickness of shot. If u hit that same but slightly thinner u would get Perfect. Sometimes it is only way to go and u are happy to shoot it if practiced.

 

[Lawnboy77]

I would just “Z” it down table with low left. Careful not to scratch in the side.

 

[pt109]

I played this shot as shown. It was laying perfect for it. I was half messing around, at the end of a ghost set I had just lost, and was just banging the rest of the balls in. Unsure if I would have played it this way in a game. How would you have played it?

I think this is a good way to play it….high with a bit of left english..extend your follow-through.
It works well for a straight bank in the side also when you want to go down the table.….and, yes, I‘ve played it while playing for more $$ than I care to lose.

 

[The_JV]

Well I've been recently told that virtually no top player would follow my pattern choices so take this with a grain of salt, but I'd probably just hit the 8 thick with running outside to play 2 rail shape.

I might be I'm over estimating my ability though.

 

[The_JV]

Thick, then your then bringing the side pocket scratch into play. Thinning it with Left/draw, very difficult to scratch coming one across.

Thick with running english brings the side pocket into play...? I'm expecting the CB to hit slightly above center diamond below the side. I guess I really am out to lunch....lol.

Time to find a different hobby

 

[tim913]

I think the Z route is the easiest, side pocket should not be a problem, but you should practice different ways of getting there in case balls are blocking the easiest route

 

[The_JV]

.... Thx for your hobby advice.

You're welcome...?

did you read ...Thread #8???????

Copy paste below.

Over cut the eight striking the left side of it, with a 7:00 o'clock stun/draw cueing, with enough speed to go three rails.
Long rail/long rail/long rail.

I was responding to your post after my suggestion to hit it thick. However that post doesn't seem to be there anymore. Regardless, I don't play for the 3rd long rail. If my version hits a third, it would be the bottom short. I opt to play natural angles and roll the CB when the option presents itself.

 

[tim913]

You can also float the CB down the long rail with inside draw with a little more than a half ball hit. If you do contact the long rail the ‘inside’ keeps it from running and it will still float down the rail

 

[tim913]

Thanks for you explanation.
But....
I'm trying to understand since you don't know me, and I don't know you, why you chose to direct the below comment towards me?



''Time to find a different hobby''

Don’t see where I directed it towards anyone

 

[tim913]

Thanks for you explanation.
But....
I'm trying to understand since you don't know me, and I don't know you, why you chose to direct the below comment towards me?



''Time to find a different hobby''

I think you’re referring to post #12, not me

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Thanks for you explanation.
But....
I'm trying to understand since you don't know me, and I don't know you, why you chose to direct the below comment towards me?



''Time to find a different hobby''

That was JV - and I got the impression he was talking about himself, not you.

pj <- have had similar thoughts about myself
chgo

 

[Tennesseejoe]

Hit it the way you did if you are trying to impress the girls. Hit it like PJ said in post #3 if you need the money.

 

[The_JV]

That was JV - and I got the impression he was talking about himself, not you.

Oh yes, totally directed at myself. My apologies for not making that completely clear.

Weird happenings with Island Drive's posts... I used to be able to see them but they seem to be all missing now. I have used the ignore feature in the passed but he's certainly not on that list.

 

[The_JV]

Hit it the way you did if you are trying to impress the girls. Hit it like PJ said in post #3 if you need the money.

I'll admit that I'm the guy that mis-judges that kick and thins it too little. I'd probably end up caroming off the 9 and sewering in the neighouring corner...lol