What is a bank shot in billiards?
a shot into the basket, made by rebounding the ball off the backboard. Billiards , Pool . a shot in which the cue ball or object ball is banked.
Why is it called a bank shot in basketball?
This refers to when a player shoots a jump shot and it goes off the backboard first, without hitting the rim, before it goes into the basket.
What is bank shot in 8 ball pool?
A bank shot is when you hit the cue ball into an object ball , which then hits off a rail and goes into the pocket.
What do the diamonds on a pool table mean?
The diamonds are an aid to banking. If you are attempting a bank shot, find the diamond that will make the object ball bounce off the rail and drop into the desired pocket.