I think you have to shoot the 14 here. The cue ball caroms of the 15 and goes down to the end rail, leaving it safe even if you hang the 14.
Dr. Bill, lemme insert my own observation here. The 5 ball, of course, is an excellent bank opportunity, and most of us could make it or leave it very close to the pocket. However, I would not like to see Shannon come to the table with the cue ball in the upper left corner. He will come off the 10-3-6 cluster and solve a problem there, and leave the cue ball just about anyplace he wants it, around my pocket, maybe even making or moving the 5 ball that I was so careful to leave there. Critique, please, and thanks.
Very creative and effective shot, if available. Hard to go wrong if hit with the right speed, but from the position Charlies in I don't think he can hit deeply enough to pull your shot off. Probably doesn't see it anyways.I like this if I could softly put enough spin on the white ball. View attachment 5758
I think you have to shoot the 14 here. The cue ball caroms of the 15 and goes down to the end rail, leaving it safe even if you hang the 14.
I like your thinking here, but your landing spot for the cue ball is not large enough for this option to be appealing. Too many things can go wrong with the shot. You could possibly leave a shot on the 2 ball or a shot on another ball if you happen to go a little forward with the cue ball. Plus a kissing ball may hit either the 8 ball or cue ball, then your out of business. Look for a landing spot with these kind of shots that offer more protection, for the cue ball.although the cut on the 14?? is an option if makeable
and the bank on the 5?? is next
im intrigued with this shot
but with out being at the table i cant really tell where all the balls would go
if laying right you would clear ALOT of balls from his side and get them to your side and put him froze on the 8 could be good
could be a sell out based on double kisses and leaving a shot he could see to cut in his hole
need to be there to be sure but ill throw this out as a shot that you all can critique
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Your shot is only good if you are a favorite to make the bank, don't forget that Daulton will be close to the balls on his side and playing a shot from that position will be probably something he will like. I would have to be very comfortable with the bank to play your shot Think more cue ball from this position, imo. Especially playing a top player.I'm going for something here. I'll bank that solid on the head rail and see if I can get a shot on the 14 next from about (below) the first diamond above his side pocket. If I can get that alright, I'll play for a bank on the 9 or cut on the 7 (foot rail) afterwards.
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Sad to say, it's been too long since I tried to make my own diagram, and I guess Larry has spoiled me, so I can't seem to get this one. But looking at the picture, if I leave the 5 ball near my pocket and protect it with one or both of the striped balls, I will have to drag my stone nearly to the upper left pocket. Else, the 5 ball will be exposed.
This position obviously favors Daulton, plus it's a very threatening position for Bryant. The way I see it the urgency is there to either challenge it (going up table)or trying to change it by either shooting the 14 ball or moving balls from his side, immediately. I like challenging it because you can win with this option, if executed well. Plus Daulton can't look to play aggressively from the position I put him in.Sad to say, it's been too long since I tried to make my own diagram, and I guess Larry has spoiled me, so I can't seem to get this one. But looking at the picture, if I leave the 5 ball near my pocket and protect it with one or both of the striped balls, I will have to drag my stone nearly to the upper left pocket. Else, the 5 ball will be exposed. I am trying to predict what Shannon can do for himself from the upper left corner, and I think it will be the three ball cluster on his long rail, which he must address sometime. He can play off the 3 or the 10, perhaps rail first, taking the cue ball into Charlie's corner. The 9 ball bank may or may not be still available after that. Much would depend on exactly where the 5 ball is resting.
If we conclude that my shot is reaching too far, then we still have to consider what Shannon might do instead. I'm not sure I should leave him uptable at all.