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A Classic Pool Stroke, Step by Step

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Near Impact

Near Impact

Photo (c) Matt Sherman

My shooting arm has returned to the angle it held at address. The cue is a shade higher from butt end moving down to tip, but that’s fine—I’m gently throwing the arm and cue into the shot.

The blurred photo is due to the camera aperture, not any waggle on my part. Only the shooting arm is in motion.

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