Another point I was going to make about Parica's stroke in the video is his back hand movement. He addresses the cue like Efren, with his elbow in towards his body and his hand in line with his shoulder. This gives the impression of a wrist curled in towards his body. Instead, I look at it as a way for the hand to hang down into the shot line.
The stroke is more than just a wrist flick. It also employs a quick hand movement like a snatch or closing of the fist. It is slight and is done loosely so as not to move the cue off of the shooting line. A short bridge is all that is needed because the wrist movent back and forth can add six inches or so to the stroke.
An additional benefit of this stroke is the shorter arm swing needed to generate a lot of spin. Therefore less movement is a simpler movement. Not as much to worry about, only the wrist and hand area to control. Your stroke is shortened without sacrificing power.
This stroke is used by many pros. Look closely at their back hands when they have to dab the rock. Not all use it, but you will be surprised how many do and how quick it is. Probably some don't even know they do it. Before you throw your hands up in disgust at this craziness, especially the purists who have seen it all :grin:, check it out on the next video. It's actually old news. You just never got the memo. :wink:
I aslo wanted to discuss another purpose for this thread. It concerns using a cross stroke when cueing for spin. How many of you do this? And don't worry, a lot of players do. Most don't even realize it. Ever watch Larry Nevel bring it? I don't use it that much, but I have a few friends that do and hum the cue ball with it.
Think about it...cueing on one side and swiping across to the other side of the cue ball for big spin. You start only a tip off center on one side and end up only a tip off center on the other side of the cue ball. That sounds like staying close to center for extreme english to me. A lot less miscues, too. I could be talking out of the wrong orifice here as has been pointed out before, but these are some things I was getting to before the magical stroke sidebar happened. The player that showed the stroke to me is not helping me out here and posting, so I'll give it up.
Best,
Mike
BTW, If you're not going to help me out here, at least get off your nitty ass and you and Terry can make some money. It's tough action for him, but you're the player. I know you're reading this.