Name for indirect billiards shot

Answer 1

Although most shots are not direct hits, there are several terms that can be used. The term "angle shot" refers to anything other than a direct hit. The term "cut shot" refers to an angle shot, but usually is used when the angle is 45 degrees or more. The term "kiss shot" is used to refer to an angle shot involving more than one ball, while a "kiss" is an extreme cut shot with the cue ball hitting the object ball at close to a 90 degree angle.