About The Shot

The 1 ball is frozen to the rail and the 3 ball hangs in the corner pocket. The cue ball hits the 1 ball, then caroms into the 3 ball, clearing the way for the 1 ball to bank there.

Discipline: Bank & Kick

Difficulty: Intermediate

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Eckert\'s Clear the Bank

Make This Shot

The object ball is frozen to the rail and a half ball distance from the 2nd diamond (Figure 1). You can also move it back so the edge is even with the 2nd diamond.

The cue ball is either on or behind the 1st diamond and 3/4 ball gap off the rail (Figure 2).

Start with a 1/2 ball aim on the object ball with max follow. You don't need to hit it hard, but keep your stroke smooth. If the object ball banks short, add some right english or aim slightly fuller. If the cue ball isn't getting ahead of the object ball enough, use a smoother stroke, you need a higher spin/speed ratio.

Video: Eckert's Clear the Bank

Video: Eckert's Clear the Bank

Eckert's Clear the Bank

Figure 1

Eckert's Clear the Bank

Figure 2

Tim's Tidbit

This shot is from Ralph Eckert (Germany) who has used it numerous times on the ESPN World Cup of Trick Shots.