wincardona
Verified Member
franks shot is fine. i like rods better because it falls into my theory (actually fact). that it is almost always the shot to either play safe and leave great players long on a rail, or make an offensive shot against them.
and never if possible leave the cue ball close to the object ball.
The kick is an option but imo not a desirable one from this position needing only one ball. Kicking can result in selling out either the 8ball straight in or a cross corner return bank on the 3ball. Imo you're giving up too much with the kick and you're allowing your opponent to put both balls in play if the kick is missed. I would be more concerned with playing a good cue ball and not leaving a shot, and work into a position that would be better suited to go for my pocket. Jmo.
Dr. Bill