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by utahan on December 20th, 2005

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I watch TV pool tournaments and the announcer sometimes says that the player shot a ball at "table speed." What does this term mean?

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  • by Southpaw Pete on December 21st, 2005

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    This is also refered to as "dead weight" and refers to the speed at which the cue ball will only just reach its intended target. For example, when striking the cue ball towards the 8 ball, you could apply a large amount of force, to send the 8 ball towards a pocket, or you could play "table speed" so the cue ball just nudges the 8 ball.

    It may also mean the speed at which the object ball only just reaches its target. In the above example, playing at table speed would result in the 8 ball just dropping into the pocket, rather than flying in at high speed.

    Playing table speed on the cue ball is usually used to trap or snooker your opponent. Playing the object ball at table speed is usually used to get the cue ball into a good position for your next shot.

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    • Good answer. Thanks.

      utahan

      by utahan on December 21st, 2005

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