Dave's 2nd place shot

By Chef Anton

Welcome back to Chef Anton's Magical Menu of Pool Ball Wizardry. I am sure it has been a long month with eager anticipation, but now it is time to announce the runner up Chef Anton's Original Trick Shot/Betcha Contest. In the unlikely event, that something were to "accidentally happen" to next month's winner, this shot would win.

The second place winner is Dave. Much like last month's 3rd place winner, this shot is: quick and easy to set up, makes a great betcha, and it puts a new spin on an old concept. The shot can be performed two different ways. Let's look at both.

"Line 3 balls up between the 2 side pockets. Put the cue ball wherever you feel comfortable and than do as the picture shows you. You can either make all three in one shot or two. To make them all in one shot, you shoot all 3 in a straight line into the side pocket using a push stroke. While this is illegal in pool, it is perfectly legal in trick shots. The second way is to shoot the shot as diagrammed. Hit between the 7 ball and 8 ball. That will pocket the 6 ball in the side pocket, the 7 ball will bank into the lower corner, and the 8 ball will go towards the other corner pocket. Play position with the cue and then pocket the 8 ball. If you are left with a difficult shot on the 8 ball, you can just knock it in while using Mike Massey's line "Once my opponent saw me make those two, he conceded the game knowing I could make the 8 ball." Wow.

Well, there it is. Congratulations once again to Dave. For his efforts, Dave will receive a free autographed color poster. Here is an excellent challenge for you aspiring trick shot artists, can you find a way to consistently make all three balls in one shot? If you can, you may very well win next year's contest. Be sure and keep your entries coming…next year's contest is only 1 year away.

Thanks and Bon Appetit.

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Thanks and Bon Appetit!!!

 

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