The power to cross the table’s width at will is never to be underestimated. Most beginners and many intermediates have no idea what to do with this stroke.

This one is worth practicing for ten minutes sometime soon. It is a positional weapon you will rely on hundreds of times, especially if you play much Nine Ball.

Take a look and see if you can make this draw cross.

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