Looks like the right shot Dick. And like you say it's better if it doesn't go because the cue ball will be stuck in the stack.SJDinPHX said:If its Joyner's shot, and he didn't kick at the stripe, frozen to the 8 ball (looks almost dead, but better if it don't go) and leave him in the stack, then he passed up a pretty good shot...Also maybe, if theres room to shoot the 3 ball, 1 rail, at that same combo, and leave the cue by the second diamond, on the side rail...(not much risk on that shot)...and it could be a game ender.
lll said:
I could be mistaken but I believe we're past this position. Or have I slipped even farther?androd said:Does Joiner owe 3 balls ? might change the shot selection.
Rod.
wincardona said:I could be mistaken but I believe we're past this position. Or have I slipped even farther?
Billy I.
rod i went thru the thread and couldnt find the(your original) post that billy quoted there must be spirits or ghosts lurkingandrod said:The 3 markers are there in every picture, I chose one that hadn't been altered. And no balls have been made. You're right of course, I was trying to keep the picture small.
Rod.
PS, The question stands.
PPS, Repair complete.
wincardona said:I have shot this shot many times with success providing it's available. I would kick up table to the long rail and hit the side rail before the side pocket with the cue ball. The cue ball will then go into the side of the 2 ball and you should end up in a much better position than if you would have kicked at the 7 ball positioned near the foot rail. The other option of kicking softly in between the rail and the 7 ball will leave too many return options for your opponent. My shot to most may look high risk and difficult, but it's actually an easier shot than kicking at the 7 ball. Try it a few times and develop the feel for it, than get back with me and let me know how you like it.
Billy I.
Your correct about the return option with the 14 ball, I didn't realize that the 14 ball was positioned where it is. I would than go to the second option which would now be my first option and kick under the 7 ball.senor said:Billy, I agree that the long kick shot is a good shot and easier than it looks. This is definitely a kick shot that should be hit with medium speed in order to guarantee a rail hit with the OB or CB. I think a common misconception about shots like the one described is that it has to executed perfectly, that there is little to no room for error. I think it's the complete opposite of that. I would approach the shot with the mindset that as long as I hit somewhere between the side pocket and maybe halfway towards the third diamond, the shot will be executed successfully. Of course, I would try my best to hit an exact point on the rail.
Now, if the shot were on here I cannot guarantee that I would shoot it in this spot because of the potential return shot on the 14, which we cannot see in the new layout. Kicking at the 7 may be the better immediate shot even though it may take more than one inning for Cliff's position to become less powerful.
Maybe because Rod moves like a ghost.lll said:rod i went thru the thread and couldnt find the(your original) post that billy quoted there must be spirits or ghosts lurking
ill have to go back and watch the beginnig of this game but i dont beleive joyner owes any balls.
ill check when i get home
for now lets assume no balls owed.
SJDinPHX said:Dear "YOU are an invalid image" breath,
PS..RBL..I will be posting some 'ladies' in your weight class soon...watch for them..