Geometry = GWAR
KICK SHOT-
A shot in which the cue ball is driven into a rail before striking the object ball.
Tips for Helping You Kick.
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To bank and kick effectively, it is important to understand and have a feel for all of the bank and kick effects.
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For rolling-ball kicks or banks, the through-diamond aiming system is very reliable.
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Faster speed can help bank shot accuracy and consistency.
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With shallow-angle kicks, the contact-point mirror system can be very effective.
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For cross-corner bank shots, it is very important to know how to detect and avoid double kisses.
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Sidespin can be used to alter bank shots.
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For aiming two- and three-rail kicks off a short rail, the Plus System is very useful.
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For aiming two-, three-, and four-rail kicks off a long rail, the Corner 5 System is very useful.
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Carom and Kiss Shots
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The 90 and 30 degree rules are very useful for aiming carom and kiss shots.
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When two OBs are frozen, the combination direction can be changed quite a bit with throw.