Gather Shot - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Gather Shot

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

In carom billiard games, a gather shot is a shot that is made with the goal of bringing all of the balls near each other. Normally this is desirable in that it allows the beginning of a nurse shot on the next play or stroke.

See: gather for more on the meaning of "Gather Shot".

Gather Shot - Usage

Whip out a gather shot and bring the 2 ball and the 6 ball together in the banking lane.

Billiards - Gather Shot

• Billiard Technique Glossary of Terms
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• Title: Gather Shot
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 1/12/2008 12:12:45 PM

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