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Once you understand the concept of hitting the cue-ball at center, it is
time to move on. Hitting the cue-ball in different areas will have
differing effects on the cue-ball and the object ball.
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Hitting below center, (vertically), and keeping the cue/stick level is the
basic rule for applying draw. The main goal, and most frequent use of draw is
to bring the cue-ball backwards after contact with the object ball.
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The distance between the cue-ball and the object ball will have to be
considered when you attempt to make a draw shot. A large distance
between balls will require a harder stroke. A harder stroke
is necessary because as the cue-ball travels down the table is starts
to lose it's backspin, slides, and then starts to pick-up a foward
roll. Not hitting hard enough could actually cause the reverse affect
that was originally intended, having the cue-ball follow the object ball
instead of returning it in your direction.
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There are a few important things to know / remember when stroking the cue
ball below center...
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The chances
of miss cueing are
greatly increased. This is because less of
your tip will be making contact with the cue-ball and there is a greater
chance of your tip sliding off. Remember that the cue-ball is circular
and using extreme draw puts only the top part of your tip in contact with
the cue-ball.
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The speed at which you hit the cue-ball and the distance between the
cue-ball and the object ball will have an affect on the object ball and
the path that the cue-ball will take after contact.
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Not hitting the object ball dead on with the cue-ball will effect the paths
of both balls as well. Hitting an object ball a little off center will
put some side spin on the cue-ball. Also, it will give the object ball a
little throw, which is generated from the friction caused by the cue-ball.
This is an important concept to take into consideration when attempting to
make extreme cut shots.
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Note: It is important to remember that when you are practicing, stroking
the cue-ball at different speeds can have completely different effects.
This is especially true when the distance between balls is large.
The cue-ball will pick up some follow and actually start spinning
foward after contact with the object ball.
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