Yeah, I figured you'd be pretty good at this. See, shit like this is why I'm pissed we don't have money; between the three of us I bet we could rack in some serious cash.

[The 12-ball was fairly near the opposite corner; Polnareff set his sights on it as he spoke.]

When you get good at it, you can start naming shots. Like . . . 12-ball, corner pocket.

[It was an easy shot, and he grinned as he sank it.]

Now just imagine doing that, but when it's tricky and you've got fifty euros riding on it.