Getting the Perfect Angle
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Hitting the cue ball can be a difficult task depending on the angle you are trying to accomplish. The photo above has a great visual depiction of where to where to hit the cue ball in relation to the angle needed for the ball you are aiming for. In this example, the further right you shoot, the more left your ball will go.
Speed and Rolling
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A) Immediate Roll - This is an ideal place to hit in order to get more top spin on the cue ball and have continuous momentum. This will allow the ball you are aiming for to properly gain the capable amount of speed.
B) Overspin - Anything over the 0.4R position is a dangerous area because you could cause your cue ball to overspin which would potentially ruin the planned shot. The cue ball does not get enough speed to pass momentum to the ball you are aiming for.
C) Long Power Draw - Shooting lower than the center of the cue ball works, but requires a fast and quick shot of force in order to get a long draw. This also allows the cue ball to move less and stay in its current position.
D) Optimal speed/Distance Control - Hitting the cue ball in this area is optimal because it is being aimed more towards the middle. Although this may seem like the best place to hit the cue ball for accuracy, it
B) Overspin - Anything over the 0.4R position is a dangerous area because you could cause your cue ball to overspin which would potentially ruin the planned shot. The cue ball does not get enough speed to pass momentum to the ball you are aiming for.
C) Long Power Draw - Shooting lower than the center of the cue ball works, but requires a fast and quick shot of force in order to get a long draw. This also allows the cue ball to move less and stay in its current position.
D) Optimal speed/Distance Control - Hitting the cue ball in this area is optimal because it is being aimed more towards the middle. Although this may seem like the best place to hit the cue ball for accuracy, it