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Reverse Slip Stroke

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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A powerful, masterful technique that is fun to try

Addressing the cue ball

Photo (c) Matt Sherman
The reverse slip stroke is a powerful technique to learn, although it is rarely seen today. A real eye opener for beginning pool players, no less than pool giants Willie Mosconi and Ralph Greenleaf (commonly considered the two best ever to wield a cue) used the r.s.s. to add power and much finesse to their game.

I have begun by addressing the white ball in this photo. My shooting hand is placed somewhat forward on the cuestick to better illustrate this interesting technique by exaggeration.

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