For me, its when I release the ball, am watching the ball reaction, looking for a smooth path to the pocket, and instead I see a wrinkle, or double move by the ball on its way to the pocket. And that double move, may be the ball standing up slightly, and/or deviating right or left slightly before continuing to the pocket.

For me, its when I release the ball, am watching the ball reaction, looking for a smooth path to the pocket, and instead I see a wrinkle, or double move by the ball on its way to the pocket. And that double move, may be the ball standing up slightly, and/or deviating right or left slightly before continuing to the pocket.

It's funny how we all see the same thing and relate to it in a different manner! I know exactly what you mean Jessie, but I call that a "wiggle". The ball starts to hook, then skids/slides some and hooks again. Pretty much always results in something bad for me, like a washout of split.

When a ball fishtails in the midlane, thats what I call squirt.

Simply put, the ball never slows down and sees the lane.

Brunsnick nailed it!  +1

Usually not enough surface for the part of the lane played!

Regards,

Luckylefty