A billiard shot is a type of shot used in the game of billiards. The term can refer to a variety of shots, including the masse, CAROM, CANNON, RAIL, RACK, FELT, NINE, and STAB shots. The masse shot is a curved shot that is used to send the cue ball around an obstacle. The CAROM shot is a shot that involves two balls being struck at the same time. The CANNON shot is a shot that involves striking one ball into two other balls. The RAIL shot is a shot that involves striking the cue ball off the RAIL of the table. The RACK shot is a shot that involves striking the cue ball off the RACK of the balls. The FELT shot is a shot that involves striking the cue ball off the FELT of the table. The NINE shot is a shot that involves striking the cue ball off the NINE ball. The STAB shot is a shot that involves striking the cue ball with a stop-and-go motion.