https://photos.app.goo.gl/bigZzXk1z3Qom4Ju7 at a 1/4" the ob creates more resistance than at a larger gap, thus is wants to hold the cb back from fouling. I stayed more on center rhe for this shot to keep the cb behind the 14. I could of drawn back by going more below center.
At a bigger gap of say a chalk width you can use the same stroke, but if you have to stroke straight at it on center cb say, I then would elevate the cue using a short nip stroke.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/UX3hM69XYzmYJwsb9 it may appear that I am cutting the ball but I am not, it is the rhe causing that effect, plus you will get a slight push to the left. I am more comfortable at 1/4" than a bigger gap.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bh5rpjP797qC9NAx5 I obviously can not allow the stroke to go through, so I need to generate enough power with the nip stroke.
Steve, thanks for posting this scenario. The close ob shots come up a whole lot and it is the most misunderstood and abused shot in all of pool. Whitey