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Turn a 9-Ball Rack To Powder!

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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Top Of Backswing

Completion Of Backswing

Photo (c) Matt Sherman
I've withdrawn the cuestick with my backswing as far back as my bridge hand. My feet and body have moved a bit, unlike the classic pool stroke where the body remains immobile.

The body will be used to add power and speed to the shot.

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