fred bentivegna
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Okay, then for you guys that like to play it with low right I have a question for you. Since that two-in-the-corner scratch is kind of a natural angle with that shot (or shots similar) and that low outside english, then which side of that far corner are you intending to go with the cue ball, so as not to scratch?
And for Freddy, with no english, how are you avoiding the scratch in the other far corner pocket?
I know you guys must "have a plan"
Pay attention, Steve. I believe I addressed that point completely in my post #9. I will repeat for those that missed it:
From the bank angle that is displayed, just using center axis follow with medium speed will negate enough of the acquired right hand english to send the cue ball to about the 1st diamond on the head rail and certainly beat the scratch.
Beard
I have gone over some of the pro's and con's of both options. Other considerations other than that the two railer requires more skill are these: If I want to cinch that ball (game ball, playing position, etc.) and control both balls, QB and OB, I would roll it with no english. If I wanted to make sure I either made it or hung it, I would also roll it with no english. However, If I wanted to insure the cue ball to end up on, or very close to the end rail, I would shoot Brumbooger's shot. I would be sacrificing a little accuracy for a stronger safety. Because the rolling, no english cue ball will be going straight into the bottom rail it is difficult to get the cue ball to land on or close to the rail. With the 2 rail shot the cue ball deadens coming off of the 2nd rail and can easily find a spot close to the end rail.
Bottom line: The difference between both options is very slight. Neither way is considerably better or much more "wrong" than the other. Either way is basically ok. It is just a good idea to understand the differences involved.
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