Beginners, who often have trouble keeping the body "quiet" during the regular stroke, love the force draw shot for the chance to lash out. Remember, it is controlled speed, not force, that creates the "force" draw, although you use a stronger, tighter grip than usual.
Force Draw Shots
By Matthew Sherman, About.com Guide
I have come fully into the force of the shot, my body rising with the effort. Again, unlike the classic pool stroke used so often, I am intentioning to add the movement of all my body to the shot to give the cue ball as much spin and speed as I can master.
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- The Force Draw Shot - Power at your fingertips
- Rearing back for the hit
- Rushing forward
- I have hit the shot quite fast
- Watching the fun
- There and back again
- Going the distance
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