Object ball is very close to cushion. Cue ball must "graze" past it without disturbing position.
Edge Shot — Setup
Object ball within 1 cm of cushion. Cue ball positioned for thin-cut attack.
Stroke and english
Soft to medium pace. Thin cut on first object ball. Spin compensates for thinness.
When to use it
Object ball is on or against cushion; full-ball contact would push it.
Common mistakes
Too thick = pushes object ball into cushion. Too thin = miscue or no contact.
Success rate & practice
Requires precision. Pros use ~10% of shots; amateurs avoid until skilled.
Pro players who use it
Frédéric Caudron known for edge shot precision; Marco Zanetti elegant variations.
Practise this position
Open it directly in 3ball — adjust ball positions, stroke, and english to match your real-table setup.
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