Master Blaster's Cueing Challenge

[Master Blaster]

I reckon I can do it... I'll have a go when I have time

Go girlfriend. I want someone to do it, this challenge needs to be put to bed, it's gone unanswered for too many decades.

[OmaMiesta]

I reckon I can do it... I'll have a go when I have time

Well I tried today with only top spin and its ridiculously difficult...got too frustrated after about 4 attempts and gave up. That being said its not a very useful drill in my opinion...very seldom will you only ever have to use top spin in that kind of situation so not really a big deal.

[pottr]

Master Blaster's Cueing Challenge

I reckon I can do it... I'll have a go when I have time

[Master Blaster]

haha damn that does sound pretty difficult...you'd have to get essentially just off straight or straight every shot and criss cross your way up id imagine.

Not sure, I've never done it! But yeah, you're right if you take the balls in sequence. Apparently it can be done easier with link balls, taking alternate balls up the line and then back down. I think this would involve a lot of criss-cross middle pocket potting. Staying on the 18" lines is more important because you can't use stun/run-through/screw to correct position. Getting too close to the object ball invites danger.

[OmaMiesta]

https://youtu.be/9MhEdZrW1pc

The link might help

Thats a beautiful table you're playing on, nice shooting.

[mythman69]

https://youtu.be/9MhEdZrW1pc

The link might help

Well done! Enjoyed the video

[OmaMiesta]

Great stuff! You're ready for part II with Pottr, same objective, only this time you can only use top spin, no cushions allowed. Doubling may come in handy. If you can't do it with just top spin, mix plain ball with top spin, and then maybe do the topspin challenge later. The topspin challenge has never been done to my coaches knowledge. Good luck.

There's some flippin' good players on TSF!

haha damn that does sound pretty difficult...you'd have to get essentially just off straight or straight every shot and criss cross your way up id imagine.

[Master Blaster]

Will post a video tonight, took a crack at it last night and got to the last 5 balls with just stuns and soft screws so I assumed it was easier without cushions.

Great stuff! You're ready for part II with Pottr, same objective, only this time you can only use top spin, no cushions allowed. Doubling may come in handy. If you can't do it with just top spin, mix plain ball with top spin, and then maybe do the topspin challenge later. The topspin challenge has never been done to my coaches knowledge. Good luck.

There's some flippin' good players on TSF!

[OmaMiesta]

If you can clear the lineup without using a cushion you're at a good standard...

Must start with 3/4 below the black

Will post a video tonight, took a crack at it last night and got to the last 5 balls with just stuns and soft screws so I assumed it was easier without cushions.

[pottr]

Master Blaster's Cueing Challenge

If you can clear the lineup without using a cushion you're at a good standard...

Must start with 3/4 below the black

[guernseygooner]

I actually think its a lot easier without going rail first, just a series of simple stuns and soft screws. Long as you leave 3/4 ball to straight shots. I think its a lot harder to judge the pace going rail first for a specific ball but easier to play for an area.

I meant from the perspective of 36 pots instead of 21

[OmaMiesta]

The standard line up without touching a cushion is trickier. This would need to be done taking the balls in order

I actually think its a lot easier without going rail first, just a series of simple stuns and soft screws. Long as you leave 3/4 ball to straight shots. I think its a lot harder to judge the pace going rail first for a specific ball but easier to play for an area.

[pottr]

Master Blaster's Cueing Challenge

U-n-i-t-e-d

[Master Blaster]

You should be cleaning the balls with that shirt youve got hanging up

He must be from Manchester. I love Cantona, class. Even though I'm no supporter of the has beens. lol

[Leo]

You should be cleaning the balls with that shirt youve got hanging up