Billiard shooting tip - Draw Shots

In this article, I will show you the variables of draw and follow shots; how each points on the billiard ball can affect the direction and how powerful the shot can affect the distance.

In this practice, use the striped billiard ball as the cue ball. Using the striped billiard ball to practice as a cue ball has its advantages, when hit, you can see the striped line in action, that will determine whether you have done it right or not. If the striped line wobbles greatly, you know the answer.

Now imagine in your mind virtually that there are five points on the billiard ball. Point 1 creates a lot of follow when you hit it with your billiard cue stick, point creates a bit of follow, point 3 is the center of the billiard ball which is the center ball hit, point 4 creates a bit of draw, and point 5 creates a lot of draw. See image below.

Now align the striped billiard ball with another object ball, strike the striped billiard ball with your billiard cue stick and observe how the billiard ball reacts. Remember to use the same power and stroke when practicing, this way you can learn through observing your own stroke. Experiment further by applying different power and angle to it, with much practice you will be able to control more and the game will be yours.

The next thing to learn will be the distance it takes to affect the object ball. The distance when the cue ball slides when hitting the object ball and the distance it spins when hitting the object ball has different effect on the object ball. How fast the spin can also affect the object ball. The slide of the cue ball will not last forever, eventually it will stop by the friction of the billiards table cloth. So you have to practice the draw and follow shots with different types of power combine with different types of draw or follow. Place the cue ball and the object ball apart at different distance when practicing, soon you will know the combination.

Knowing and harnessing these shots and strokes will up your billiard game. You can predict and plan better for every shot.

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