Forced Shot - Billiard Term Definition
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Definition of Forced Shot
Forced Shot is a billiards slang term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.
A forced shot is a shot that has been considered to be cheating the pocket. This term, forced shot, is mostly used within the snooker world. A forced shot is aimed as such that the object ball will proceed into the pocket on either the left of the right of the center of the pocket's opening. A forced shot is used to either prevent a scratch, or to appropriate set up the cue ball for the next shot when exercising position play.
See: cheat the pocket, cheating the pocket for more on the meaning of "Forced Shot".
Forced Shot - Usage
Hit the side pocket with a forced shot to the left and you should leave yourself with a nice shot on the 10.
Billiards - Forced Shot
- Title: Forced Shot
- Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
- Published: 1/11/2008 6:25:45 PM
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