youngstown
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Interesting situation, the 6-3 combination will always be a strong consideration because of the way the balls are laying with the 3ball in what we call the "big ball" position. The "big ball" position is when a ball is 1/4" or so from the rail this allows the shooter to hit the shot poorly and still pocket the ball. Yes, you can hit the rail before the ball and pocket it and you can also hit the ball first and pocket it. This particular layout with the 3ball positioned so close to the pocket and also laying in the "big ball" position makes this option very, very, inviting.
Banking the 14ball is the other consideration for many but how do we bank it is the question? In this situation, the way the balls are laying and particularly how the angle presents itself to go to the pocket with the bank is tricky because of controlling the cue ball, which is the "key" to this option. If I were to choose the 14ball option I wouldn't bank it to go toward the pocket because of the angle it lays on, I would bank it to go toward the 6ball and follow through the 14ball which would position the cue ball in a much better area on the table protecting my 3ball.
If you are going all out with the combo I understand that because of the explanation above, however, if you are choosing the 14ball then you shouldn't go all out because you may lose your superior position by allowing your opponent back at the table with options, you should play a better cue ball.
Dr. Bill
Jerry I think you meant kicking the 2 ball?The master, Efren Reyes had this shot against me. He went rail first on the six ball and kicked it into the three ball and slid the cueball over protecting himself from a sell out. Of course he then proceeded to run out.