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Basic
Shot - Follow, Center, Draw
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(1)
Follow Shot
Hitting
the Cue Ball above center makes it spin forward faster
than it's rolling forward. This is called a Follow,
and it's just like a cartoon cop car going after the
robbers. The cue ball is still spinning forward and
grabs the cloth, taking off after the Object Ball. Extreme
Follow is a pretty weird sight. The most important things
are the amount of spin that you apply to the cue ball
and how hard you hit the cue ball. A lot of spin makes
the cue ball go farther after the collision. The higher
you hit the ball above center, the more spin you may
apply. If you hit the cue ball higher and harder, it
goes farther. But be careful, it might totally be out
of control if you hit the ball too high.
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(2)
Center Shot
Hitting
the cue ball exactly in the center is the way to make
a Center Shot. A center shot applies no spin because the
cue ball transfers the power completely to the object
ball with no angle. When a Center Shot is done properly,
the cue ball will stop where it hits the object ball.
Hitting the cue ball to the right or left of center can
very easily cause you to miss the shot even though you
aimed correctly. The center shot is a reference point
for all other hits.
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Draw
Hitting
the cue ball below dead center makes it spin backward
as it goes forward and return to you after striking the
object ball. This is called a
Draw. A draw shot will dazzle you at first
because the shot gives you a strong feeling of control.
The reason to hit the cue ball low is the same as hitting
it high. It can make the ball stop at a place where you
will be able to make another shot. Sometimes, follow spin
won't get you there, so draw is the next option that you
should consider. The mechanics of a draw shot are basically
the same as those of a follow shot. The only real difference
is that you lower your bridge instead of raising it.
You
can produce a variety of specific ball behaviors when
you strike the cue ball anywhere along the vertical
axis, but it does not drive the cue ball off the straight
path to the object ball. Try hitting above and below
the center of the ball, to see what happens.
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