NH Steve said:For me the cut is not a sure thing, so I'd be looking at ducking while moving something toward my pocket. Tough luck break from the point of view that not much opened for Luat. Something like this for me:
u12armresl said:I shoot this.
I agree. If you happen to make it then you've got a chance for many more. The cut on the five may or may not yield another shot. Your shot, even if the ball doesn't go, gets the balls ready on your side.NH Steve said:For me the cut is not a sure thing, so I'd be looking at ducking while moving something toward my pocket. Tough luck break from the point of view that not much opened for Luat. Something like this for me:
I love it when you save me work Steve . That's what he shot and he made the 8 and ran 2 more.NH Steve said:For me the cut is not a sure thing, so I'd be looking at ducking while moving something toward my pocket. Tough luck break from the point of view that not much opened for Luat. Something like this for me:
jtompilot said:Nice flyer, Do you have a pilots license
u12armresl said:Interesting how there are topics on how would you shoot this, and someone can insult someone else for their choice.
My shot puts that ball close OR makes it and puts the cue ball back in the original position with no advantage for the other shooter if the ball is missed.
Its fine, even good to disagree with someone if you have a reason why their shot is not good, or why you would do it differently, but to just say nice flyer provides nothing to the discussion.
CaliRed said:If you spend a lot of time here, you will notice that the mood is casual and we all light heartily give each other crap, as one would in a real pool hall.
u12armresl said:Interesting how there are topics on how would you shoot this, and someone can insult someone else for their choice.
My shot puts that ball close OR makes it and puts the cue ball back in the original position with no advantage for the other shooter if the ball is missed.
Its fine, even good to disagree with someone if you have a reason why their shot is not good, or why you would do it differently, but to just say nice flyer provides nothing to the discussion.
Cowboy Dennis said:Luat has just broken the 1st game and has the lower right-hand pocket as you view the screen. He made a ball on the break. What would you do? You have three views to figure it out.
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Cowboy Dennis said:Luat has just broken the 1st game and has the lower right-hand pocket as you view the screen. He made a ball on the break. What would you do? You have three views to figure it out.
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NH Steve said:For me the cut is not a sure thing, so I'd be looking at ducking while moving something toward my pocket. Tough luck break from the point of view that not much opened for Luat. Something like this for me:
I also like Steve's shot, I don't know what Luat shot, but I would respect the 3-14 billiard that his opponent may have in return if the 8 ball doesn't score, so i'm repositioning the cue ball where SJD suggest close to the 14 ball , playing position for the 5 ball. He can't make the billiard from there and if the 8 falls I will have a good shot on the 5 ball and could do some serious damage.Cowboy Dennis said:Luat has just broken the 1st game and has the lower right-hand pocket as you view the screen. He made a ball on the break. What would you do? You have three views to figure it out.
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What you are talking about would be purely defensive, and Luat wants to stay at the table and run balls, and he sees those nuance kisses and combinations that allow him to keep shooting -- he wants to make this a break and run.3RAILKICK said:(I'm new to the game).
Is attempting to clear all three balls from lower left pocket too risky for scratching in the lower right pocket?
I looks like firmly thinning the stripe w/ low left would move them all, but maybe send the cb to the bottom right pocket.
Or is it better to leave them since its hard to make any of them?
Did I just answer my own question-duh?
Better there out of play? or move them and open a cross side banking lane for Luat later?
Pardon my ignorance, I have trouble with anticipating the moves in this great game.