Combination Shots
By Martin Misa
Date: Tue, Aug 5, 2003 @ 00:00:00 CDT
Topic: Advanced Shots & Shotmaking

When the ultimate object ball is near the pocket, it is easy to apply English on the cue ball to set up the next shot (on the same immediate object ball). But if the ultimate object ball is far from the pocket, and there is no other choice but to combo, here is one tip in aiming.

1] Set the aiming point at the top of the ultimate object ball to the pocket.

2] Connect an imaginary string from the set point to the pocket.

3] Set the aiming point at the top of the object ball to the set aim point of the ultimate object ball.

4] Connect an imaginary string from the set point of the object ball to the set point of the ultimate object ball.

5] Execute a shot without English using a medium to strong stroke.

We have seen great players miss on seemingly simple shots in world-class tournaments. Yes, the combination where the ultimate object ball is far from the pocket is a high risk shot. But then again, the assumption is that there is no other choice.

Remember that any spin applied to the cue ball will throw the object ball off-track, hence, leaving guesswork with the ultimate object ball. The strength of the stroke will depend on how the action of the impact between the object balls will leave the immediate object ball. Predict the path of the immediate object ball and the cue ball for a decent set-up for the next shot.





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