I would have to soft kick the ball by Hopkins' pocket. For me I don't see anything else that passes the risk/reward test -- i.e. too much risk and not enough reward for the other options so "KISS" is for me
I would have to soft kick the ball by Hopkins' pocket. For me I don't see anything else that passes the risk/reward test -- i.e. too much risk and not enough reward for the other options so "KISS" is for me
I would have to soft kick the ball by Hopkins' pocket. For me I don't see anything else that passes the risk/reward test -- i.e. too much risk and not enough reward for the other options so "KISS" is for me
What about something like this. He might not be able to get in there to that though; 5 might be in the way. I can't see too many ways to hit the stack and sell out, it looks juicy coming in from that angle.
I play this type of shot all the time. It depends on how much of the 10 ball he can see. He may be able to shoot the 10 ball into the 1 ball and draw into the stack. Also shooting the same shot but drawing the cueball under the stack 3 rails trying to leave him straight in on the 6 ball close to the end rail. If those are not available I would kick behind the 6 ball with inside english and float the cueball down behind the 1 ball.
I play this type of shot all the time. It depends on how much of the 10 ball he can see. He may be able to shoot the 10 ball into the 1 ball and draw into the stack. Also shooting the same shot but drawing the cueball under the stack 3 rails trying to leave him straight in on the 6 ball close to the end rail. If those are not available I would kick behind the 6 ball with inside english and float the cueball down behind the 1 ball.
I would consider shooting the 10ball into the 1ball with "inside" english and send the cue ball toward the 6ball. This shot can be hit with speed to play the cue ball to the other end of the table if you should happen to miss hitting the 6ball. Don't like going into the stack with the cue ball with this shot, going toward the 6ball is imo, much better for several reasons. One, you can hit it with more speed. Two, you can play the cue ball to the other end of the table if you miss hitting the 6ball. Three, you will get more movement from both the 10ball and the 1ball.
Playing the rail behind the 6ball is too risky for me, weak option. This shot doesn't have an upside that will off set the downside.
Dr. Bill
robert why the ticki behind the 6 instead of how i proposed to get the cue ball to the same location??
I would consider shooting the 10ball into the 1ball with "inside" english and send the cue ball toward the 6ball. This shot can be hit with speed to play the cue ball to the other end of the table if you should happen to miss hitting the 6ball. Don't like going into the stack with the cue ball with this shot, going toward the 6ball is imo, much better for several reasons. One, you can hit it with more speed. Two, you can play the cue ball to the other end of the table if you miss hitting the 6ball. Three, you will get more movement from both the 10ball and the 1ball.
Playing the rail behind the 6ball is too risky for me, weak option. This shot doesn't have an upside that will off set the downside.
Dr. Bill
I would consider shooting the 10ball into the 1ball with "inside" english and send the cue ball toward the 6ball. This shot can be hit with speed to play the cue ball to the other end of the table if you should happen to miss hitting the 6ball. Don't like going into the stack with the cue ball with this shot, going toward the 6ball is imo, much better for several reasons. One, you can hit it with more speed. Two, you can play the cue ball to the other end of the table if you miss hitting the 6ball. Three, you will get more movement from both the 10ball and the 1ball.
Playing the rail behind the 6ball is too risky for me, weak option. This shot doesn't have an upside that will off set the downside.
Dr. Bill
Bill, I like this shot too with one exception. I think I prefer drawing the cue ball into the stack with this shot. In this way the shot can be hit with a firm stroke. I expect a double kiss on the ten-one but they should clear nicely should the kiss angle be laying right and with the proper speed needed for the draw. Many times the one will end up near my pocket with this type of shot and with the cue ball in the stack the risk of loosing the cue ball is reduced to zero. Also, we all know the value of leaving the cue ball buried in the stack. Tyler has it nearly correct but I'm not a fan of sending the cue ball off the bottom rail to get to the stack. The control for that is far more problematic.
Tom
because of the angle you cant bank the 6 ball cross table and put the cueball where you want. On your shot to get the cue ball where you want you have to barely graze the 6 ball. When you do the 6 ball will be bankable for your opponent
Rob, Just wondering. Have you been going over to Cape Coral to Diamond Billiards (I think that's the name) and getting any action?
Tom
.....thanks