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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Using Sidespin: Throw
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...
Using Sidespin: Swerve
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...
Using Sidespin: Squirt
This is the first 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...
Use Follow and Stun More Than Draw and Sidespin
If you want to consistently run more balls, then you should simplify the spin you use for positioning the cue ball. Follow shots allow for good consistency because the cue ball gravitates toward topspin (natural roll) as it moves on...