DRAW VS. FOLLOW Position Play Examples … Follow is not Always Better

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FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates various game-situation examples where draw shots are sometimes better choices than follow shots, despite the popular saying: “Draw for Show, Follow for Dough.” Check it out:


Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Draw Difficulty
2:59 - Ball in Hand
5:13 - CB Control
8:31 - Outside Draw vs. Inside Follow
10:27 - Pro Shot Examples
11:58 - Wrap Up

As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!
 
Personally, I prefer to rely on my follow strike more than my draw stroke to attain position.
It’s easier to control the cue ball’s energy, i.e., speed, to attain the position I have in mind.
 
Bavafongoul said:
Personally, I prefer to rely on my follow strike more than my draw stroke to attain position.
It’s easier to control the cue ball’s energy, i.e., speed, to attain the position I have in mind.
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... then you will like my previous video better:

 
It not only gives you the deeper angle off the long rail to get past the balls but it also makes it harder to over cut the OB as it will still hold the line to the pocket
 
dr_dave said:
An example is the sidespin-intensification drag-shot technique demonstrated at the 9:43 point in the video. In my experience, not all "advanced" players know this technique.
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The way I have things figured, that's actually a follow shot hit low; adding maximum spin. Logic being the ball won't bend that much otherwise. High railside will do the same with the english momentarily anchoring the ball allowing the topspin to widen the exit.
 
dr_dave said:
For those interested, many applications of drag shots are summarized and demonstrated here:

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This illustration from the page shows where to hit the CB to get the maximum sidespin effect:

max_drag_sidespin.jpg
 
dr_dave said:
An example is the sidespin-intensification drag-shot technique demonstrated at the 9:43 point in the video. In my experience, not all "advanced" players know this technique.
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I know that shot and other variations of it.

I mentioned this as a characteristic of carbon and LD shafts. It is so easy to do with them.

I recommend the beginners to playi with the measles ball so they can see what they are doing right and wrong.

I never liked stopping the cue ball. I use this shit and its variants as a replacement. It gives a bit of an angle for the next shot.
 
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dr_dave said:
An example is the sidespin-intensification drag-shot technique demonstrated at the 9:43 point in the video. In my experience, not all "advanced" players know this technique.
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Also do one on bridge length and its impact on shots. I don’t think about it when shooting but beginners can learn from this and those always asking how they can draw the ball back consistently.
 
shooter_Hans said:
I mentioned this as a characteristic of carbon and LD shafts. It is so easy to do with them.
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Drag shots like this (and any spin shots) can be executed just as easily with a maple shaft as with a carbon fiber (CF) shaft; although, the aim will be slightly different. For more info, see:

These videos might be of particular interest:



 
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