Backward Masse

As you can see, I like to make sure all three balls are in a direct line between the opposite corner pockets (Figure 1). The first object ball is one diamond out from the short rail.

The cue ball is near the object ball, but not frozen. A half balls width is plenty of distance. Make sure it's close enough so you know you're going to pocket this ball too (Figure 2).

From the way I'm standing, I aim at 12 o'clock. Give it a nice firm masse stroke to get it back to the other end of the table. There's no real trick to this shot, just keep your bridge steady.

Video: Backward Masse

Figure 1

Figure 2