Reverse Slip Stroke

The throw-through

The throw-through

Photo (c) Matt Sherman

On the final stroke forward, I not only move my shooting hand forward, I throw the cuestick through a very relaxed right hand! This creates much added power on the final stroke. Since the classic pool stroke is basically a throwing motion, there is little fear that the cue's path will be less than straight.

Index: Reverse Slip Stroke

1. A powerful, masterful technique that is fun to try
2. Backswing Begins
3. The throw-through
4. End of stroke