What I mean by “center of the ball” is the topmost part of the ball you can see, or its exact geographic center, or its base where it rests on the table.
Box Method of Aim
By Matthew Sherman, About.com
Perpendicular lines draw the box
Drawing the box around the 6-ball
Photo (c) Matt Sherman 2008, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Drawing imaginary lines (illustrated as purple lines) perpendicular to the table’s short rail and long rail, box to the center of the object ball under consideration.
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- Another method of aiming, using the box...
- Perpendicular lines draw the box
- The bisection makes the play
- Connect the dots (cue balls)
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