Please don't jump on me as being a smart ass or troublemaker.....I just have to say something here. It's only my opinion, of course.Follow hit:
The cue tip impacts the ball and the ball accelerates away from the tip and then the ball ceases to accelerate with a small separation between the tip and ball.
Does the cue and tip slow down at impact creating the separation instead?
Thereafter, the cue tip and ball travel at the same speed.
Draw hit:
The separation is greater than with the draw/low hit than the follow/high hit - less friction on the cloth or slippage?
The acceleration from rest or zero continues after separation if still accelerating for an instant.
The "instant" is of little consequence so I yield to Randy - the ball slows down after separation.
http://dbkcues.ru/2011/05/28/new-portion-of-the-hs-video-follow-and-draw-shot/?lang=en
Is all this stuff really necessary to become a better player or is it just for esoteric discussion? All for fun, if you will.
If it's just for fun, then have at it and enjoy.
If for improving at the game, I can't buy into it.
Here's where I have to agree with those who preach "just hit a million balls". (although I do think that hitting that million balls in the correct spot is a lot better than just hitting them). Just stay at the table popping those balls....after all, pool is an outcome based game. The ball either goes into the pocket or it doesn't. I personally could care less about the why or what happens during the collision.
Again, not looking for trouble. I admit to being way too practical at times, just my cross to bear I guess.
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