Frost vs. Pagulayan 2005 D.C.C. Shot #3

[Cowboy Dennis]

It's Scotts shot. The last ball on the table and he needs it to win the match. What would you do?

 

[vapros]

I would pocket the ball and leave the cb against the curb, but Frost looks like he's about to two-rail it out of there toward his pocket. Maybe he's a better player than I am.

 

[CaliRed]

first thing I would do, would be to lose that shirt!

then I would probably make the ball and try and corner hook him

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

I don't know what Scott did....and contrary to what v suggested....the One Pocket strategy in this situation that all seasoned players that I know use, is...that when the final ball is at the points of the pocket diagonal to your pocket, as in this example - you don't shoot the ball in - your goal is to nudge it deep into the jaws so that your opponent is forced to make it - because when he's forced to make it, he has to get the cueball over to the other side of the table to get safe and not leave a shot...

...and I wish I had a quarter for every time I've seen a player not get safe when pocketing that hanging ball - usually by leaving the cut shot.

- Ghost

 

[Frank Almanza]

I don't know what Scott did....and contrary to what v suggested....the One Pocket strategy in this situation that all sesooned players that I know use, is...that when the final ball is at the points of the pocket diagonal to your pocket, as in this example - you don't shoot the ball in - your goal is to nudge it deep into the jaws so the your opponent is forced to make it - because when he's forced to make it, he has to get the cueball over to the other side of the table to not leave a shot...

...and I wish I had a quarter for every time I've seen a player not get safe when pocketing that hanging ball - usually by leaving the cut shot.

- Ghost

This is why you're the Ghost.

 

[lll]

Maybe he's a better player than I am.

"listen to your inner voice luke(skywalker not ghost)

 

[androd]

I've shot this only twice, made it once hung it the other shot. It's hit with left english to keep the CB from going down table with it.
Rod.

 

[lll]

^^^^ that has to be what scott shot
you wouldnt expect him to play safe would you?

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

I've shot this only twice, made it once hung it the other shot. It's hit with left english to keep the CB from going down table with it.
Rod.

Please shoot it, if we ever play...

- Ghosty

 

[Cowboy Dennis]

For some weird reason Scott shot this safety.



He left this for Alex.



Another view:

 

[jtompilot]

what was alex's reply

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

If it was me, The Kicking Ghost shooting...I'd kick the 5ball 2-rails into my pocket, cueball sticks right there, and I'm out....

- Ghost

 

[androd]

If it was me, The Kicking Ghost shooting...I'd kick the 5ball 2-rails into my pocket, cueball sticks right there, and I'm out....

- Ghost

Diagram us an example of what you mean.
Rod.

Trust me, you cannot out-move a Ghost..

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

Diagram us an example of what you mean.
Rod.

Trust me, you cannot out-move a Ghost..

here ya go Rod ---------->

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[Cowboy Dennis]

here ya go Rod ---------->

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That's a real nice imagination you got there Ghosty .

 

[SJDinPHX]

If it was me, The Kicking Ghost shooting...I'd kick the 5ball 2-rails into my pocket, cueball sticks right there, and I'm out...

- Ghost

Cue ball sticking may not be the problem...We used to call that a "Grady shot"...Meaning, it was very creative...but had about a 25-30% success ratio...I have shot many similar "desperation" shots....But, I must assume that you would be getting "staked" to fire at such a low percentage shot... (especially if it were the last ball on the table)..... We both know...It is frought with peril, and could be a game ender...with you digging in your pocket...

Sand Duck <---is hoping you are getting "staked" at DCC...He may ask to jack it up a little !..

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

We used to call that a "Grady shot"...it has about a 30% success ratio...I assume you would be getting staked to fire at such a low %tage shot... (especially if it were the last ball on the table).. It is frought with peril...

Hey 'loose cannon'! thanks for the vote of confidence for my shot - glad to see you like it...30% success ratio is great - now I'm for sure shooting it....I was only figuring it for a 15% success ratio...

- Ghrosty

 

[BUD GREEN]

Unless I'm mistaken, Alex makes one hell of a reply after Scott's shot. I won't ruin the suspense, but even Scott laughed and gave him some love after The Lion's next shot.

 

[Cowboy Dennis]

Hey 'loose cannon'! thanks for the vote of confidence for my shot - glad to see you like it...30% success ratio is great - now I'm for sure shooting it....I was only figuring it for a 15% success ratio...

- Ghrosty

Of course the Ghost is correct (I'd expect nothing less). Alex hit it like it had eyes and it went straight in his pocket. After Scott & Alex got done kissing and hugging they played game 5.

 

[lll]

boy the ghost is gonna have a big head and stick out his chest when he sees the shot^^^^^.
good job ghosty