Many players who use this "slip stroke" method do so unconsciously. Watch the players around you next time you visit your local poolroom.
Slip Stroke Technique
By Matthew Sherman, About.com
The cuestick is still slipping forward through my cupped right hand. My shooting arm is thus lengthening away from the cue ball, from the forearm down, in an effort to generate a bit more leverage and control on the shot.
Prev
- Trying the slip stroke on for size
- Slipping back
- Hand goes back as cue goes forward
- The new stroke begins
- Top of backswing
- Stroking through
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