How does AZB 'cue' a cue ball?

ENGLISH!

ENGLISH!

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I would like to do a pole. However I do not know how to initiate one.

How many on AZB play:

( ) with english / some form of side spin

( ) with center cue ball / no english, or any form of side spin

I would also like to know your reasoning.

Why? Because I want more pool related topics. I know it's not all about what I want, but I'm sure there are others as well.
 
ENGLISH! said:
I would like to do a pole. However I do not know how to initiate one.

How many on AZB play:

( ) with english / some form of side spin

( ) with center cue ball / no english, or any form of side spin

I would also like to know your reasoning.

Why? Because I want more pool related topics. I know it's not all about what I want, but I'm sure there are others as well.
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Do you really think any player uses no sidespin?

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The most I use is maybe a half tip side spin unless the ball is at the pocket and I need to spin the crap out of the cue ball to get far.

However I am a guy who can consistently run about 5-6 balls in a 9 ball game on a 9 ft table. Maybe a ball or two more on a smaller table. So I am just a fool doesn't know much about the game. Every time I put more spin on the cue ball, I miserably failed though. Although I see better players use a lot more spin than I do.
 
I typically use some form of english on every shot, but like someone else here said, about 80% of it is vertical english. I used to shoot center ball, but then realized that I was pushing the ball, leaving no control to it. Typically for me, it's six spots on the cue ball for english.
 
If you want to start a poll, you start a new thread and scroll down in the first screen. There is an option there for including a poll.

This is a basic question you should be having answered out of even the most basic pool instructional book.

There are 3 reasons for using English:
1. It alters the cue ball rebound angle from the rail, providing better position.
2. Spin induced throw can compensate for or amplify cut-induced throw. It can minimize or amplify cut angle.
3. Coupled with raising the butt of the cue, English can induce a curved path to the cue ball, avoiding intervening traffic.

The amount of English used varies with the circumstances and the skill if the player.
 
ENGLISH! said:
I would like to do a pole. However I do not know how to initiate one.

How many on AZB play:

( ) with english / some form of side spin

( ) with center cue ball / no english, or any form of side spin

I would also like to know your reasoning.

Why? Because I want more pool related topics. I know it's not all about what I want, but I'm sure there are others as well.
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whats english?
 
ENGLISH! said:
I would like to do a pole. However I do not know how to initiate one.

How many on AZB play:

( ) with english / some form of side spin

( ) with center cue ball / no english, or any form of side spin

I would also like to know your reasoning.

Why? Because I want more pool related topics. I know it's not all about what I want, but I'm sure there are others as well.
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This is very simple, to be a pool player, not a banger you must be able to us every form of action the cue ball can provide. You must be able to use center ball hits Top - Center - Bottom. You must also be able to use English Right - Left and side spin from either side of the cue ball. If you can not effectively use all of the above accurately and with control you will never be able to play at a level above a C-player.
 
manwon said:
This is very simple, to be a pool player, not a banger you must be able to us every form of action the cue ball can provide. You must be able to use center ball hits Top - Center - Bottom. You must also be able to use English Right - Left and side spin from either side of the cue ball. If you can not effectively use all of the above accurately and with control you will never be able to play at a level above a C-player.
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Obviously I agree. Except for the C-level. I've seen some better than C-levels that used no side spin to my eye.
 
Ok, easy answer:
I DO NOT use english on less than 5 % of my shots! :-)

Simply because I always need (or feel to) alter the path of CB to achieve next position, break clusters.....etc etc.
Or on thin cut, helps to avoid "skid" (minimize throw)
Problem is to adjust the spin and the force to the table. Even same table changes from one day to another.
So, who's adapting first, is the winner!
 
English?

greyghost said:
whats english?
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English is the language that most AZers try to use in their posts.
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Seriously, I make an effort to use as little English (sidespin) as I need. A fella named "Willie" taught me this in 1965.
I use Buddy's "clock system" and when I do use sidespin, 95% of the time it's a tip or less.

When I teach I demand that students develop a consistent center ball hit (and understand the cue ball control with it) before I introduce them to spin. I believe strongly in learning pool skills in the proper order.
 
I use English/Spin on shots when it is necessary to play position. I don't believe every shot requires side-spin. The majority of shots in my games do not require side spin because, position can be accomplished with follow stun and draw n many cases.
 
swisslife77 said:
Ok, easy answer:
I DO NOT use english on less than 5 % of my shots! :-)

Simply because I always need (or feel to) alter the path of CB to achieve next position, break clusters.....etc etc.
Or on thin cut, helps to avoid "skid" (minimize throw)
Problem is to adjust the spin and the force to the table. Even same table changes from one day to another.
So, who's adapting first, is the winner!
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Thanks, that sounds like me, plus I KNOW what side of center I WILL be hitting the cue ball.
 
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