Do you jack up to get more draw?

[dr_dave]

As a follow-up to the thread dealing with draw shot cue elevation effects, I am hoping to get a feel for how many people think jacking up the cue helps create more draw on straight-in shots, even when the cue elevation isn't required (for example, to clear over an obstacle ball).

Thanks,
Dave

 

[CreeDo]

haha, so basically... a quiz to see if we read or paid attention to the results post? Will this be on the final exam?

Looks like the forum members here are too smart to jack up. I have heard it repeated often in pool halls and bars though.

 

[dr_dave]

haha, so basically... a quiz to see if we read or paid attention to the results post? Will this be on the final exam?

Looks like the forum members here are too smart to jack up. I have heard it repeated often in pool halls and bars though.

I've also heard it a lot (for example: "If you jack up on the draw shot, you'll get more snap."). That's why I was hoping some people who believe this would try to suggest possible reasons.

Regards,
Dave

PS: It will be on the exam.

 

[eezbank]

I've also heard it a lot (for example: "If you jack up on the draw shot, you'll get more snap."). That's why I was hoping some people who believe this would try to suggest possible reasons.

Regards,
Dave

PS: It will be on the exam.

Jimmy Reid in his no time for negative series says you should jack up slightly. I can't remember what his reason was. My guess would be that a skipping ball will lose less reverse spin at a greater distance. After looking at your poll I'm guessing Jimmy may be wrong:duck:

 

[stormshadow1]

Jacked up

Jacking up does not help at all.This is a myth.:thumbup:

 

[Monstermash]

Jacking up does not help at all.This is a myth.:thumbup:

Exactly. You want to keep your cue as level as possible whenever you can.

 

[eezbank]

Most guys that can draw two lengths or more use a technique similar to Chris in this video. I hope Dr Dave will post another slow motion video with the level cue technique.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqCPqYJ30zo

 

[9-ball-fever]

Yes, Jacking the cue up is a myth if you think you will get more screw back. As leval as possible, and a loose grip you should get heaps of Screw!

 

[tjlmbklr]

I voted no..but I really lessen my chances of a skip under the CB (miscue) if I do jack up. Of course this is just issues with my stroke not a testament that draw is easier to achiev with a jacked up cue.

 

[Schmohawk]

When i first started playing, I paid strict attention to the level cue advice and couldn't draw at all. Then one day this good player told me to raise the butt "'just a little". I did and i finally started drawing the ball. FWIW.

 

[tjlmbklr]

Jimmy Reid in his no time for negative series says you should jack up slightly. I can't remember what his reason was. My guess would be that a skipping ball will lose less reverse spin at a greater distance. After looking at your poll I'm guessing Jimmy may be wrong:duck:

Not sure how old that instructional tape/DVD is but I recall Robert Byrnes saying you want a shaft on you cue as stiff as possible and a very hard tip...things change!

 

[dr_dave]

When i first started playing, I paid strict attention to the level cue advice and couldn't draw at all. Then one day this good player told me to raise the butt "'just a little". I did and i finally started drawing the ball. FWIW.

Can you or others offer some suggestions as to why this might have helped you? Also, do you still prefer jacking up a little? Do you do this on just draw shots?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[B-Rod]

As a follow-up to the thread dealing with draw shot cue elevation effects, I am hoping to get a feel for how many people think jacking up the cue helps create more draw on straight-in shots, even when the cue elevation isn't required (for example, to clear over an obstacle ball).

Thanks,
Dave

no the purer the stroke with a level cue the better snap you will get

 

[dr_dave]

no the purer the stroke with a level cue the better snap you will get

I agree, and that's what my analysis showed, but I want to hear what the "other camp" thinks are possible reasons for why a jacked-up cue might help some people get better draw.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[joeboxer]

Definately a level cue for drawing the cue ball.

The only times "jacking the cue up" and "draw" go together is on the jump draw shot or if your cue ball is too close to a rail and you have to jack it up.

 

[JXMIKE]

Level cue, follow through.

words to live by.

i only jack up when im on the rail and using follow is not an option.

 

[IA8baller]

I only jack up a little because I'm married ......... oh wait ......... nevermind.

 

[DogsPlayingPool]

Jacking up when drawing the cue ball has one advantage: it will help you miss more shots .

 

[TXsouthpaw]

depends on what you mean by medium

 

[lee brett]

As a follow-up to the thread dealing with draw shot cue elevation effects, I am hoping to get a feel for how many people think jacking up the cue helps create more draw on straight-in shots, even when the cue elevation isn't required (for example, to clear over an obstacle ball).

Thanks,
Dave

dr dave i am snooker coach from england now living in toronto,
i coach people to have an up to down cue action, this is 1 of the main reasons for having more cue power, i can draw a cueball 30 foot on a snooker table, this technique enables this.