Sandbag - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Sandbag

Sandbag is a billiards slang term that is a part of Gambling and Betting Terminology.

To sandbag is to utilize a lemonade stroke, or multiple lemonade strokes, in order to intentionally disguise the level of one's playing abilities and skill levels. To sandbag includes the making of sloppy shots on purpose, and intentionally missing shots altogether. Sandbag gives the perception that a truly uneven game is actually evenly matched with the intent of hustling later on. Sandbagging is considered a form of cheating.

See: on the lemon, on the lemonade, lemon, stall, lemonade stroke, sandbagging, dump for more on the meaning of "Sandbag".

Sandbag - Usage

That prick can sandbag like the best of them. Just look at him.

Billiards - Sandbag

• Gambling and Betting Glossary of Terms
• Billiard Terms Glossary

• Title: Sandbag
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 1/11/2008 9:53:57 PM

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