9 ball video - clip 8

One of the toughest shots in pool (not just 9 ball) is to pot a ball that is tight on the rail, especially if it's a fair distance from the pocket you need to pot it into.

You have to get the angle exactly right otherwise the ball will nudge the rail and start to come away which of course means it will not travel in a straight line and probably miss the pocket you are aiming for.

This 9 ball video clip shows how it should be done. A 7 ball is halfway up the rail and requires to be potted at pace.

Thanks Oliver for making this great shot - you made it look easy!