Coming Into the Line of a Shot - Billiards and Pool Principles, Techniques, Resources

What does it mean to come into the line of a shot, and when and why should I do it?

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Here are more demonstrations from Vol. III of the Video Encyclopedia of Eight Ball (VEEB) and from Vol. II of the Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots:

Here are some additional good examples:

Sometimes, it is important to play for a precise point or line, rather to a general area. Here’s an example from Vol. III of the Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots:

The position play principles handout has some examples.