History of the Trick Shot:
This is a spin-off of the “Butterfly Shot” made famous by Willie Mosconi on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960’s. I saw Jim Rempe add two balls in the front of the cue ball creating an obstacle. I concluded that this shot would now represent the obstacles in my life. My good friend, Pastor Scott Packard in Albany, NY, used a video tape of me doing this shot and 10 others as part of his weekly APA church league’s 15- minute devotional. At the time, Scott owned that APA Mohawk Valley franchise.
GTS Name and Why:
Obstacles – My personal life was full of obstacles. Having been separated from my wife for 19 1/2 years taught me to go on and go through the obstacles of my life!
Scripture References in NIV Translation:
Romans 5:3-5; Il Corinthians 4: 17; James 1:2-8; Proverbs 3:5-6; John 14:27; and Psalm 31:24. Each one is worth reading in any translation.
Cue Ball Placement:
Place the cue ball as shown and shoot directly through the center of the butterfly.
Object Ball(s) Placement:
Place the six object balls on the table first as shown allowing for directional throw in each pocket. Lay your stick-on table to make sure the center two balls of the butterfly (6 balls) are centered and about 2/3 of a ball width apart. Place the two remaining object balls frozen to the cue ball and headed to the inside of the side pockets.
Objective:
Pocket all eight balls as shown thereby going through the obstacles of life.
Special Notes:
Focused concentration on firm center cue ball hit, straight stoke, and follow through.
Crowd Reactions Through the Years:
This shot has always been a crowd pleaser as people love to see many balls fall in the pockets. More importantly they really begin to think about the obstacles in their lives!
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