One of the many reasons One Pocket is the most skilled game in my opinion is that you must be able to play all games well to ever be a great player. Which is why I've chosen this shot for this month.

As you can see, in diagram 1, even though I have a straight in shot on the 13 ball to my hole, it's not worth shooting because I can't get position. Instead, I would bank the 7 ball 1 rail toward my pocket with left hand english, sending my cue ball 3 rails. (diagram 2)

In this shot, since the bank shot is such a low percentage to make, the important thing is to control the cue ball. If you can do that then it's a great safe shot with nothing to lose, putting your opponent in a sticky situation.

When executed properly, your results should look something like diagram 3. From here you now have the 7 ball in play at the same time leaving your opponent no shot at his pocket.