Billiard Shot - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Billiard Shot

Billiard Shot is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.

A billiard shot is made when the cue ball touches a numbered ball on its way to strike the intended object ball. Please note that there is a very subtle, yet important distinction between carom shots, billiard shots, and combination Shots.

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Billiard Shot - Usage

I don't think he hit an object ball first there? No, he did, so it is a legitimate billiard shot.

Billiards - Billiard Shot

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• Title: Billiard Shot
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 3/8/2006
• Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:48:12 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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