Patrick Johnson
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Here's a shot that was recently posted over on AzB by "daphish1". I think it's an interesting situation that calls for choosing between at least three viable options and wanted to hear more opinions about it, so here it is for the onepocket.org denizens.
The three main options (for the player with pocket B) discussed on AzB are:
1. Two-rail the 4, leaving the CB near the top left corner. The argument for this is that it might go and leave an easier shot on the 13. The argument against it is that you might leave a bank on the 4 if it stops short and you don't want to put a third ball in play needing only two.
2. Cut the 13, leaving the CB on the head rail. The argument for this is that it's aggressive without putting a third ball in play. The argument against it is that the scratch might be too much of a risk.
3. Three-rail the 13 uptable, leaving the CB on the foot rail for a safety. The argument for this is that it takes a ball out of play and it's time to play tight. I haven't heard the argument against it yet, but I wonder if it's too passive.
Here's the post from AzB:
Thanks for your responses,
pj
chgo
The three main options (for the player with pocket B) discussed on AzB are:
1. Two-rail the 4, leaving the CB near the top left corner. The argument for this is that it might go and leave an easier shot on the 13. The argument against it is that you might leave a bank on the 4 if it stops short and you don't want to put a third ball in play needing only two.
2. Cut the 13, leaving the CB on the head rail. The argument for this is that it's aggressive without putting a third ball in play. The argument against it is that the scratch might be too much of a risk.
3. Three-rail the 13 uptable, leaving the CB on the foot rail for a safety. The argument for this is that it takes a ball out of play and it's time to play tight. I haven't heard the argument against it yet, but I wonder if it's too passive.
Here's the post from AzB:
daphish1:
I had this shot earlier, I was at 6 (pocket B). What shot do you shoot? I was playing against a guy who i consider a better shot then me so always thinking defense. I did get out but curious what other people would do. I haven't played much one pocket so still learning and would like to see how others would play this
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Thanks for your responses,
pj
chgo