half-ball
Describes a shot where the cue ball and the object ball make contact at a natural 45º…Describes a shot where the cue ball and the object ball make contact at a natural 45º angle.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Describes a shot where the cue ball and the object ball make contact at a natural 45º angle.
The shot needs to be slightly thicker than half-ball to get to the center pocket.
Origin
From half- + ball, so called because the view from the cue ball is half eclipsing the objeFrom half- + ball, so called because the view from the cue ball is half eclipsing the object ball.
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