If noon (12) is straight (0°), 11 and 1 are at 30° (1/2-ball hit), 10 and 2 are at 60° (about an 1/8-ball hit), and each minute is 6°. The cut angles for various ball-hit fractions can be found at the end of TP A.23.Ī simple way to visualize and estimate cut angles is to imagine an analog clock face (or use one on your wrist). “ HAPS – Part I: Fractional-Ball Aiming” (BD, November, 2014) also has diagrams and illustrations that help you visualize and practice standard ball-hit fractions. Knowing these three angles well can help you estimate the angle required for any shot. We also show how to calibrate your hand so you can judge these shots (and the corresponding cut angles) fairly accurately.
I of the Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots, we show how to use your hand to recognize 1/4-ball, 1/2-ball, and 3/4-ball hits. How can you estimate the cut angle for a shot? Top 100 Pool Maxims, Sayings, and Quotes.Top 100 Tips, Tricks, Secrets, and Gems.
