Snookers

[jrc750]

I didn't actually but cobbled something together to hopefully show it

Well done, top job

[jonny66]

I keep hearing DT say that 2 cushion escapes are easier to judge, I guess he's talking about this rectangle/parallelogram thing. I'll give it a shot, does it look more like a rectangle when you're behind the shot?

[DeanH]

I didn't actually but cobbled something together to hopefully show it

[jrc750]

Did you mean to attach a sketch there Dean ?
All sounds correct tho

[bluenose1940]

Thank you DeanH, it is definitely sussing out 'line 2' that gives me problems when attempting the 2 cushion escape.

When only using one cushion I am reasonable if the balls aren't too far apart but, when you get to 3/4 of the table or more, then I run into problems again.

Thanks again.

[DeanH]

The way I look at getting out of snookers is, in way, is what I saw in that Ray Reardon series (which seems to have disappeared off internet ) where Ray explained the "rectangle" method he used for two cushion escapes.
In reality it is a parallelogram not a rectangle

The first line (line1) the cue ball travels to the first cushion will be parallel to the return line (line3) after the second cushion hit. Obviously no side applied
Now the second line (line2) between the two cushion hits will be trick to the route of the Line3, Ray does not mention by name but in essence the angle of incidence=angle of reflection rule.
I have used the visualisation of the two lines (Line 1 and Line 3) to great affect in escapes
For single cushion escape angle in=angle out
More than two cushions, extend the parallelogram method works but obviously gets more complex
Give this time in your practise
Let us know how you get on.

[bluenose1940]

Getting out of snookers is without doubt the worst part of my game.

I'm an old codger who can only put together breaks of 20 to 30 mostly, with a very infrequent 40 or so happening once in a Blue moon!

What I would like to do is become more proficient at getting out of snookers, it is this part of my game that I'm really not that good at. can any of you chaps point me in the direction of some good videos that I could have a look at on this very cold, frosty and foggy morning please?

Thank you.