Pro Side Of The Pocket - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Pro Side Of The Pocket

Pro Side Of The Pocket is a billiards slang term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.

Pro side of the pocket refers to the action of the use of overcutting rather than undercutting a shot because of the way it rebounds if missed. To undercut would likely mean leaving an easy shot for the incoming player, but overcutting would cause it to rebound a way out for a more difficult shot.

See: professional side, pro side, professional side of the pocket for more on the meaning of "Pro Side Of The Pocket".

Pro Side Of The Pocket - Usage

He shoots pro side of the pocket, we'd better watch out because he probably has a good deal of skill.

Billiards - Pro Side Of The Pocket

Title: Pro Side Of The Pocket
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 1/13/2008 12:35:22 AM

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