Anyone else ever have this problem? Obviously I am not a good player but I'm learning. One thing that gives me problems is if the CB and OB are close together and I need to draw it, I'm always afraid the CB will draw back against my stick. Probably because it's happened a few times. This messes with my head and obviously my aim since potting the ball becomes a secondary mission to not giving up BIH.
Afraid of CB hitting stick on close draw shots?
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practice practice practice
watch a few youtube videos, and go play,
the direct answer to you question, is no never, once you get the hang of it it will NEVER be a issue, unless your bridged over balls and your body is stretched out(you will know about that later and thats a rare thing). under normal circumstances no you will never hit the CB with your cue on any shot, ever-unless its a accident(maybe once every 10-20-30 hours of play) or less
thats the best i can do with words
eric
watch a few youtube videos, and go play,
the direct answer to you question, is no never, once you get the hang of it it will NEVER be a issue, unless your bridged over balls and your body is stretched out(you will know about that later and thats a rare thing). under normal circumstances no you will never hit the CB with your cue on any shot, ever-unless its a accident(maybe once every 10-20-30 hours of play) or less
thats the best i can do with words
eric
How close are you talking about? There are a couple of ways to deal with this issue.
If the cueball will be coming directly back towards your stick, I recommend learning to roll your bridge hand out of the way instead of pulling it back. I hope I can describe this, it would be much easier on video. What I mean is after you strike the shot simply roll your bridge hand over to the left (for a right handed player) to move your stick out of the way. You will find it easier to complete a proper stroke this way instead of trying to pull your cue back after the hit.
Woody
If the cueball will be coming directly back towards your stick, I recommend learning to roll your bridge hand out of the way instead of pulling it back. I hope I can describe this, it would be much easier on video. What I mean is after you strike the shot simply roll your bridge hand over to the left (for a right handed player) to move your stick out of the way. You will find it easier to complete a proper stroke this way instead of trying to pull your cue back after the hit.
Woody
Here's a neat little trick posted by Bob Jewett. As well, you'll notice he's bridging with a fist. This allows him to keep level and lower than normal bridge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxhb-M_H2ms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxhb-M_H2ms
Depending on the shot I will sometimes look at the cue-ball contact point on these close shots. Normally I am looking at the object ball when the tip contacts the cue ball but I find it easier to not double-hit if I watch the cueball.
Dave <-- not an instructor and sometimes not a very good pool player either
Dave <-- not an instructor and sometimes not a very good pool player either
There are lots of ways to address this kind of shot, I suggest trying it using all wrist in a light snapping motion. Gently, not hard. If you put the cue along side the CB and practice that snap much like a golfer practices the putt along side it. While practicing, make it so the snap stroke can't reach as far as the OB.
Secondly, jack up and a touch of a snap with your wrist that way also.
Now, as mentioned if it isn't a straight in shot, you may be able to stroke through also.
Secondly, jack up and a touch of a snap with your wrist that way also.
Now, as mentioned if it isn't a straight in shot, you may be able to stroke through also.
Theres your answer when you are a couple of inches away.
As others have pointed out, you need to practice. How you practice is important. Start with the balls six inches apart and gradually reduce the distance until you foul or can't get the draw. Then take the distance back to six inches and gradually reduce it again. When doing a drill like this, include a specific goal, like drawing the cue ball back three feet to leave it near the cushion.
There are special techniques, like the fouette being discussed now in another thread, but you don't really need those until the cue ball is within an inch of the object ball. I don't normally recommend smashing your fist into the rail unless you've got a live one on the line.