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In addition to adding side to the cue-ball, you can give it a little follow. This opens a whole new
world when it comes to where the cue-ball will travel after contacting your object ball or a rail.
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You have two options to choose from; you can hit the cue-ball on its left, or its right side.
Depending on where your object ball, cue-ball and target pocket are, these 2 options will usually
take on the names 'inside english', 'outside english', 'running english' or similar variations. There
are really only 2 options, one for each side, but there are dozens of nicknames based on the cue-ball
action. 'Running english' and 'outside english' are basically the different names for the same effect.
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It will take a few practice drills to demonstrate the many options that 'follow + english' will give you.
Please take your time with each drill, this is knowledge that will take your game to the next level.
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 About a cue-tip length to
the left, and another cue-tip length higher than center-ball should be perfect.
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Running english will cause the cue-ball to pick up speed after making contact with the object ball and
then a rail. A demonstation of running english is best demonstrated with a diagram.
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 Using inside english,
which would have been hitting the cue-ball on its right side would have taken away a lot of the cue-ball's
momentum.
* Using inside english would cause the cue-ball not to run, but crawl to its final destination.
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Note: Be aware that stroking the cue-ball off center may affect your line of aim. The cue-ball will not
travel in a straight line, after adding any type of side english.
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QuickTips
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Chalk your cue well before taking any shot that requires english/side. |
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Make sure that there isn't anyone behind you when you are about to take your shot. |
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Stay down after the shot, you can admire your work just as well staying down as standing up. |
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Don't talk, laugh or chew while taking the shot; small movements of your head could hurt your aim. |
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Find a bridge you are comfortable with and stick to it. Definetly don't alternate using an open and closed bridge on each shot. |
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