It's simple physics--strike the cue ball below its equator (as it faces you) and you will impart bottom spin on the ball, enough for it to rebound again on most shots. In this first photo, I am lining up to hit the cue ball low on this stroke.
The Right and Wrong Ways to Draw the Cue
By Matthew Sherman, About.com Guide
A lovely draw stroke is part of the soul of pool. It's tons of fun to send the cue ball forward and watch it spin backwards again off the object ball.
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