Cowboy Dennis said:BI is up 1-0 in games and it's 1-1 this game. It's Smith's shot. What would you do?
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Ducky,SJDinPHX said:If he doesn't shoot the 7 (I think it is), and knock the stripe up table, and stick whitey on the duece...then he's not the same Lizard I've played several times...
SJDinPHX said:If he doesn't shoot the 7 (I think it is), and knock the stripe up table, and stick whitey on the duece...then he's not the same Lizard I've played several times...
wincardona said:Please don't shoot that shot Steve.
Billy I.
SJDinPHX said:If he doesn't shoot the 7 (I think it is), and knock the stripe up table, and stick whitey on the duece...then he's not the same Lizard I've played several times...
sappo said:I like rolling into the 10 ball and cutting it slightly to the right. the 10 ball will hit the dark ball {i cant tell what ball it is but its the second closest ball to the Liz's side rail} and both the 10 and the dark ball move closer to his pocket. meanwhile the cue ball sits on the stack between the 8 ball and the 2 ball. BI is in a world of trouble. Sappo
Both shots are excellent shots if executed a certain way. I'll explain.timdog24 said:I like that shot too (think it's the 3 ball). Looks to be laying real good. If I overlooked that shot, then I'd probably cut that stripe sticking out behind the 3 towards my hole and try to bring the cue ball back up table to about where it is now.
wincardona said:Both shots are excellent shots if executed a certain way. I'll explain.
I believe it's the 3 ball that is positioned on top of the 10 ball. This shot should be hit as thickly as possible to get positive movement with the 7 ball and to increase your chances of freezing to the 2 ball. If this shot is struck in this fashion it is a very effective shot. The other shot would be to cut the 10 ball (ball under the 3ball)sending it close to your pocket. with this shot I don't like sending the cue ball to the top rail or near there for the reason that you may allow your opponent out of the trap by kicking behind the 1 ball. You must protect the 1 ball in every way when choosing this shot. Not only are you protecting the 1 ball but you are also protecting the 10 ball the ball you have just shot off of.This shot is more effective when you send the cue ball to the side rail near the side pocket. There's nothing good to look at from that ending position. I think for the majority of the players the latter shot would be the best choice. Easier to execute and you put your opponent in a position he doesn't figure to play out of.
Billy I.
I believe he tried to play all cueball on the shot, considering how good of a player he is and what the shot demanded. But from the distance he shot from it's not easy to hit the shot with a good stroke and with the accuracy needed to freeze on the 2 ball. That's the reason I emphasized the importance of playing within yourself, particularly when there are options. He's certainly capable of executing the shot, but the option with the 10 ball was a very good shot as well that carried a less degree of difficulty and a very favorable result.Cowboy Dennis said:He did shoot the 3 into the 10 ball. Personally, I like cutting the 10 ball towards the 1 and leaving the cueball near the side pocket. He let the cueball drift a little forward on this shot and gave Bill room to escape. He should've played all cueball on the shot but he didn't.
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Here's how he left it for Bill:
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Bill,wincardona said:I believe he tried to play all cueball on the shot, considering how good of a player he is and what the shot demanded. But from the distance he shot from it's not easy to hit the shot with a good stroke and with the accuracy needed to freeze on the 2 ball. That's the reason I emphasized the importance of playing within yourself, particularly when there are options. He's certainly capable of executing the shot, but the option with the 10 ball was a very good shot as well that carried a less degree of difficulty and a very favorable result.
Billy I.
timdog24 said:After reading your post, I definitely agree. Cutting the stripe and bringing the cue ball near the side is stronger than going all the way uptown for the reasons you explained.
But, I still think that it's the 3 ball. If you look at the 2nd picture you will see a maroon ball to the left of the 8 ball. That's the 7 ball
Cowboy Dennis said:Bill,
I wouldn't expect you to remember this but in this game, after Smith's shot, you fouled 3 consecutive innings at the table and Smith didn't notice . I'll bet you didn't do that very often (and get away with it) .
Dennis
Thank you Dennis, this is the envisioned position and I really don't think that I nor anyone would want to be in. Plus you must recognize the degree of difficulty to attain this position. Not a difficult hit, with margin for error. That sounds like something I would like.Cowboy Dennis said: