All Efren has to do, is shave the ball by his pocket, (4 ?) and hide it from Shane, leaving the cue,about a foot out, by the side pocket, where Shane has no kick at it.... could be game over...
I shoot SJD's shot... that way if Shane decided to go for something, at least the ball will be right in front of my pocket. Would it be possible to bank the one ball and either follow the cue ball up to 1st diamond on long rail behind the 15 or stun the cue ball to the opposite side pocket? I don't think it sits quite right... I wouldn't shoot it, but Efren might.
i'll jump in and start...the shot selections can only get better from here...
two rail the 15 and leave SVB on head rail close to his top corner pocket.
Good option, moving the 15 ball and positioning it on your side is very productive on two fronts. First you take away a possible game winning bank from Shane, and secondly you position it on your side of the table, relatively out of play for Shane. The other option of shaving the 4 ball is also a good option, providing you hit it with the right speed. I like the 15 ball option the best.
Dr. Bill
If you shave the 4 ball you could leave a return bank on either the 4-3-9- or even the 15 ball, it's very possible.
Dr. Bill
You must understand by leaving the 15 ball where it is you will invariably have to deal with it at a later time, and it might just be difficult to do. So why not move it now when there is very little chance if any that something can go wrong? Plus you're not giving anything up that is good for Shane.
Allow me to play devils advocate. If you shave the 4 ball you could leave a return bank on either the 4-3-9- or even the 15 ball, it's very possible. With the score as it is I like playing a more solid of a lock down shot like the 15 ball.:sorry Dick, but that's the way I see it.
Dr. Bill
Did you honestly think that I didnt consider the 15 ball? Of course it is the most dangerous ball out there. But I dont see a way to reposition it safely.
Maybe we can make believe that there is no 1 ball that Shane can bank into the stack, opening everything up, and maybe get a favorable roll, or some good options where Efren wont be able to defend against all of them.
Beard