Where to Aim in the Corner Pocket
When the object ball is lined up directly in front of the pocket as in position
A above, the target is the center of the back of the pocket. Example B shows
how the target has shifted to the left with the object ball further to the
right. Examples C and D show how the target shifts further away from the center
of the pocket as the object ball rests closer to the rail. Remember to adjust
your target in the pocket to the location of the object ball.
Shooting Balls Down the Rail
There are a few things to consider when choosing
your target on shots near the rail. Position A in the diagram above shows
where to aim the stripe on tables with pockets of average difficulty. Notice
that the channel allows for contacting the rail in front of the pocket. Under
normal playing conditions.