Thick Shot - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Thick Shot

Thick Shot is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.

A thick shot refers to hitting the object ball without enough of a cut angle. A thin shot happens when you need to hit the object ball more to the right or left of the center, but instead, you hit it more straight-on.

See: undercutting, undercut, fat for more on the meaning of "Thick Shot".

Thick Shot - Usage

You are probably going to have to take a thick shot on the 7 ball if you want to put it in the far corner pocket.

Billiards - Thick Shot

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• Title: Thick Shot
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 10/26/2006
• Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:50:03 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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