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Blocked Eight Ball in Side Pocket
Freezee 4 balls nearr the center of the table as shown. The 1 ball is on line with the head of the foot spot. The 5 and 8 balls are directly in line with the center of the side pocket. Place the cue ball between the 2 ball and diamond no. 3.
To pocket the 8 ball in the side pocket shoot the cue ball directly at the 2 ball with top english hitting the one ball first.
Hitting the 1 ball first is the key to making this shot. It opens the path for the 8 ball to be pocketed in the side.