Shot #2 $20 Betcha (solution)

By Chef Anton

Secret:

Under the conditions, it seems impossible to make the 8-ball. But then again, until you know the secrets, don't all of the betchas in this book appear impossible? The secret to this shot is to roll the $20 bill into a tube and place the 1-ball on top of it.

Execution:

Roll the $20 bill into a tube (similar to a coin wrapper) and then place the 1-ball on top of it. Shoot the cueball under the 1-ball and you will triumphantly make the 8-ball in the side pocket within the guidelines of the proposition.

Never Try to Hustle a Hustler:

Over the years, similar shots have been submitted to me in my annual Original Trick Shot / Betcha Contest. I would bet few people knew the concept of placing a ball on an object so the cue ball can be shot under it is over one hundred years old.

Happy Hustling

Chef Anton

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