Bank shots are difficult to execute. Remembering how the ball hit the wall and the correct angle to get it into the pocket is key. This is not just about knowing how to make the correct stroke, but also using the right diamond for the job. A bank shot is used to either sink a poolball or recover from a safety. It can even be used as a splitter for cross-pocket lines.
Although a bank shot can seem complicated, it is possible. You need to take into account the size and speed of your object ball as well as the distance between it and the cueball. You can refine your bank shot by trying different angles, speeds, or spins. Practice your shot with a friend.
When it comes to the bank shot, there is no magic formula. Every player has their own style, and every bank shot is a little different. However, there are a few basic techniques that everyone should be aware of. You can maximize your chances to win by taking the right bank shots. The process is not difficult as it seems.
To bank a poolball, the best method is to use the spin of the cue ball to increase your shot's angle. The ball will travel straighter along the rail if this is done. A proper spin will increase accuracy. You will be able to clearly see the effect that the ball has on its trajectory as it bounces off of the rail.
The "gear effect", which allows the object ball to rotate around the center gravity, is another way to optimize bank shots. You can achieve this by applying a little friction.
The proper use of the gear effect can be found in many situations, but the most obvious use is to adjust the angle of the rail. Because the angle of the rail is short, this is particularly noticeable when the ball is near it. The right angle will allow you to pocket the object balls without fouling.
Kick shots can also be used, but they are best made in the side pockets. You can also use lag shots when the object is too far from a rail to be clearly seen. Lag shots come in handy when the objectball is located where the line or sight isn't possible.
One of the more difficult bank shots is the reverse-cut bank shot. In order to compensate for left-hand transfer, you must make the object balls thinner. You will also need to be more precise if the object is too far from your rail.