Object balls often end up close to a pocket, making them much easier to pocket. These shots are called universal positioning shots and provide a wide range of cue ball positions due to the many angles that allow the ball to be...

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When the cue ball has topspin or bottom spin, it will bend on the bed of the cloth in the direction of spin. You can use this effect to create follow (topspin) and draw (bottom spin) shots. When the cue ball...

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This is the third of a 3-part series on using sidespin. When you shoot with sidespin, there are three elements that can affect your line of aim: squirt, swerve, and throw. These effects are more noticeable at longer distances and...

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This is the second of a 3-part series on using sidespin. When you shoot with sidespin, there are three elements that can affect your line of aim: squirt, swerve, and throw. These effects are more noticeable at longer distances and...

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