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Bottom Left English

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Definition: Facing the cue ball and starting from the center of the ball (the center you can see on the visible surface), aiming left and low to generate reverse spin on the cue ball and left hand english.

Left english actually causes the cue ball to spin to the right, when considered from the player’s point of view behind the cue ball.

Also Known As: Draw And Left
Examples:
Bottom left english will spin the ball backward and throw the object ball to the right,” said the grumpy old pro.

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