Jump Shot Video Reviews

Posted by Eric on January 15, 2006 at 18:16

Check out Chumpchange's Video of this shot by clicking on the pictures.

I can see why Chumpchange says this one is tough. I tried this shot yesterday and I struggled with it.

I think part of the problem was that I couldn't find a cue stick that was just right. Once I have my own cue stick it will be one less variable each time I practice shots.

The physics are easy to understand, lifting the cue stick and striking at an angle does cause the cue ball to jump. However, getting the right amount of air and the right spacing is somewhat tricky.

It is interesting that the audience is often more amazed by shots where a bunch of different balls go in different pockets. I wouldn't do this jump shot in front of a live audience unless you are a true pool shark.

Posted by io on April 27, 2006 at 23:44

i struggle with this shot.
However, i disagree with your comment of

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	more amazed by shots where a bunch of different balls go in different pockets

Posted by Chumpchange0001 on April 30, 2006 at 12:26

Jumping with the cue ball is very handy. In regular games, you will have less "no shot" situations. Your friends will say "haha I didn't leave you with a shot" and you can use the jump ball and say "you didnt?".

-Chump