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Draw: Level vs. Jab Stroke

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The jab stroke begins

Jabbing down through the cue ball

Photo (c) Matt Sherman
The jab stroke is one of the simple techniques that is a real eye-opener for most beginning pool players. Many advanced players, too, do not know this little beauty!

Compare this photo of the "jab" draw stroke to the previous photos. I am setting up to deliver a quick punching motion, bringing the tip down to the cloth as fast as I can, imparting much draw to the cue ball.

A comparison of the two strokes reveals I have placed less distance between my left hand and the white ball. I want to quickly "jab" at the cue ball, bringing the tip to the cloth of the table fast.

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