I've learned that you can tell a lot just by watching the reactions of the players. I had one in a tourney a few nights back. Ball went out on side and my view was partially blocked. I was 90% sure it was white ball. I gave my partner a look and he let me know he discreetly let me know he didn't see it. I watched the movements of the players of both teams and they confirmed I was right. I gave it to white. I have to have no idea and not even a strong suspicion to go to the arrow. But if I go to the arrow I sell that call. I once heard a clinician say once that about 50% of OOB are guesses at best. I think he overstated his case, but there is an element of truth in it.
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