jersey red shot

[kyle]

what's the advantage of playing the "jersey red" shot as opposed to just playing a straight kick?

[NH Steve]

what's the advantage of playing the "jersey red" shot as opposed to just playing a straight kick?
Where the object ball lies for the 'Jersey Red' shot is too close to your opponent's pocket to kick to make without scratching. You could probably kick it away with a full hit, but being that close to the pocket, getting behind the ball would be a dead scratch...