Angled Overheads Beat Straight Ones
Summary
Ty Butson’s seven-second cue: hit angled overheads, not straight ones. Straight puts are easier to cover; the angle stretches the defense and raises your make-good rate on putaways.
Next time you get a lob or high floater, look for the open angle instead of drilling it into the middle of their chests.
Key takeaways
- Angle the overhead — don’t hit it straight
- Angles stretch coverage and raise putaway odds
- High ball → look for the open side first
Action items
- In drilling, only count overhead winners that land wider than the service box edge
- Partner feeds lobs; you must call angle side before contact