Shot #3 Screwed

By Chef Anton

Greetings Scoundrels,

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This month's shot is featured in The Pool Hustler's Handbook.

Proposition: Starting with the cue ball in the kitchen, knock over the screw.

Difficulty Rating: None

Origin: Unknown. First shown to me by Jim "the Godfather" Shirley in Montana during a 1997 United States Tour.

Set-Up:

Balance a screw on its head in the center of the table. In case you do not have immediate access to a screw, you can also use a straw, cigarette, or any other appropriate item. Surround the screw with three balls in a pyramid formation. Make sure all three balls are frozen.

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