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The Force Follow Shot Made Simple

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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Simple to shoot

Into the air with power

Photo (c) Matt Sherman
The force follow is simple, even for a beginner, if you aim high up on the cue ball as I have.

There is no need to aim higher than 6/10 of the way to the top on most follow strokes in pool. The force follow is different, I have aimed quite near the very top of the white ball and then I pound away at the ball, hard.

This outstanding stop action photo displays how the cue ball leaps into the air on a force follow, just after impact. Bang!

Index: The Force Follow Shot Made Simple

  1. Use the force, Luke!
  2. Where did the cue disappear?
  3. Simple to shoot
  4. Follow through motion

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