As you describe it, score would be He needs the two, you need the one. Is the other ball hanging for an easy corner hook? On your side? Watch out. I don't like being fouled off the hill. If not, I usually play it fuller and go for the front ball and let the back ball be a little stiff, kisses a LOT of the time and if hit right he is shooting bridged off the rail if not froze to it. That is if the ball doesn't go.
I'm curious to see who is a proponent of the other theory here, the theory that states If he needes two, NEVER put them in play.
My theory is you have a chance to win or lose with each shot, but if you sell out on the safety(which I have seen but is not likely) you took a 5+ percent(?) chance to lose with an undetermined chance(several innings left) chance to win.(and the bank leaves him to play shapes I might add). Going for it would give you roughly the same chance to lose, however a more solid way to win. If he shoots the bank you leave, after the 2-fer shot you have a shot at your hole. He is faced with Lose, or make a ball and still might lose, and a narrow chance to win. Where you have a way better position.
Just sayin, in a perfect world it may be different, but I haven't seen a pool room yet that doesnt have a greasy ball or a dirty ball, or temp. a lil clammy, etc enough that a skid can't happen...So I favor hitting a ball, when the percentages allow it.
wgcp said:
Okay, when do you go for it, and when do you punt and put the cue on the end rail and both balls on your side...
I know it has to be either a ball count or feeling... but I rarely see anyone try to make it...
If you only need one or if you need two.
The third ball is in one of the uptable corners out of play.
Cue ball in hand, in the kitchen...