Thanks Dave
I don't know if I would have won the game if I made that bank but I feel like I would have gotten a few more balls. Really, what I should have done was when I shot that first ball, hit it a little harder and come back up for the 11 instead of the bank and saved the bank when I got out of line...but you live and learn right?
As far as the banks coming up short, I would say partially because of what someone else posted in another thread. Maybe your adrenaline is pumping and you hit it a little too hard and the ball ends up stiffing...who knows. If I was going to shoot the bank again
I would have used some high RHE instead and played it pocket speed...
Also, good point on the follow through Bill. You always follow through no matter what sport you are doing (baseball bat swing, tennis racket swing, etc.) so doing it in pool is just as important. I remember I used to do practice drills where I made sure after shooting the shot that my tip was touching the table to promote a better follow through. This is when I was playing more 9 ball so I think some of the "touch" shots or bunts I play in 1p has ruined my stroke a bit