There is more than one way to stroke the cue ball to win. Here are some of the most important techniques for the beginner to learn, and each is illustrated for you in a simple step-by-step format.
1. A Classic Pool Stroke, Step by Step
The basic stroke on the white ball is a smooth throw-like motion. The "experts" say to hold your elbow joint to the ball at a ninety-degree angle, but take a look at how our stop action photography disagrees. Add this basic stroke to your arsenal and you will be well on the way to an excellent pool shooter.
2. Crushing Break Strokes
A powerful break stroke will stand you in good stead for the life of your pool career. Everyone wants to learn how to smash a 9-ball or 8-ball rack to bits!3. Stroking the Cue Ball to Send it Backwards
Spinning the cue ball backwards off the hit with the object ball not only looks cool, it's a vital position play in pool.Here are the right and wrong ways to draw stroke the ball, two different draw methods made easy for beginners and the powerful force draw stroke. Together, this family of strokes, the "draw family" is something you'll turn to again and again.
