Thanks guys, the shots turned out fairly well. I had two goals; to show where to strike the cb, and to stroke straight through, so I am very disappointed that I chicken winged the shots. I did them again this morning and easily stroked straight through and about 1/2 the speed I used in the video. We always video during family get togethers, and I am always under time restraints to get a take and the pressure is on, thus a chicken wing stroke. I really wanted to demonstrate that one can stroke absolutely straight through without cue interference with the cb.
But, stroke straight through with about 1/2 the speed I used. Do not be concerned about length of stroke, for you can let the stroke go out if that works better for you. The main thing is do not be intimidated and relax, relax. I hope you guys can pull this shot off, it is fun!
But once you get the hang of this, you can stroke and make the cb stay right there, draw 4", 12", or 5' and on up.
In response to PJ, I measured the stroke after the point of contact of the cb and ob, thus I represented a shorter stroke. To further clarify where to hit the cb, it is not necessary true that it is at the almost miscue point, for as I pointed out and videoed a higher hit on the cb during the 12 ball shot. It just made the 12 angle a little more.
There is a point where I hit the 12 ball which is higher than the hit on the 14 ball, then there is a point lower than the hit on the 14 that makes the cb hop, and below that is the miscue point.
A hop (cue going under the cb) is alright as long as the cb does not go past the ob contact point.
It is disappointing that under the current DCC rules it states this type of shot is not a foul if you elevate the cue, very low standard or no standard at all, well it saves a referee from making a ruling and going over to a table.
I was watching Shane play Strickland and Shane elevated (masse' draw) on this type of shot and the cue ball obviously went forward (5") beyond the ob contact point, and Earl called a foul, Shane sat down, no questions asked. Whitey