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STALEMATE or SMART WAY OUT? What Would You Do Here?

Dr. Dave demonstrates options for an interesting end-game situation in 8-ball. Some people might agree to a stalemate and replay the game, but there are many better options to consider, especially if you are shooting solids.

Contents:
0:00 – Intro
0:39 – Options for Stripes
—- 0:47 – extract solids a little
—- 2:06 – tie up 8 with balls
—- 3:10 – send 8 in front of a pocket
—- 3:39 – move 8 to tough position
—- 4:03 – jump onto the 11
4:22 – Best Option for Stripes
5:06 – Options for Solids
—- 5:13 – pocket 11 and leave CB safe
—- 5:42 – follow 3 through the 11 with backspin
—- 6:30 – herd the 3 through the 11 with follow
—- 7:19 – pocket the 11 and leave tough shot on the 8
7:59 – Best Option for Solids
8:26 – Wrap Up
—- 8:51 – shot montage

CORRECTION:
– at 2:50, I hit the 8 before the 4, so the shot is a foul.

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– “What Would You Do?” playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9d4KFY28XseXlEzFOvomJvaX3uIx5sG
– end-game strategy resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/strategy/end-game/
– how to deal with pocket blockers: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/pocket/blocked/
– bank and kick shot aiming systems: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/
– two-rail kick Plus System: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/plus/
– spin transfer bank shots: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/spin-transfer/
– bending, twisting, and stiffening kick and bank shots: https://youtu.be/9br8xdXEs7g
– System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/
– AZBilliards forum discussion: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/8-ball-stalemate.538274/

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