Is there a catchphrase?

[CJ Wiley]

increased "margin of error" you can achieve is directly at the cue ball

If your stick moves in a straight line, and it hits dead center, then it finishes dead center too.

The only way your stick hits dead center, but finishes to the left or right of the shot line,
is if you steer the stick after contact. So I'd call it steering and I'd say it's a symptom of a bad stroke.

You used the word "intentional" in there. What's the intent?
There's no reason to do it... Steering does not affect the cue ball in any way after contact.
You might as well try talking to it.

I agree, "steering" can only reduce your "margin of error," and it usually is a result of a stroking defect. The only increased "margin of error" you can achieve is directly at the cue ball. What happens with the object balls and pockets are just a reflection of the player's cue ball contact.

"Aiming," "Ball Pocketing," and "Position Play" are also just a reflection of how accurately someone hits the cue ball, therefore as much attention as possible should be directed at achieving precise cue ball targeting.

'The Game is the Teacher'

 

[jasonlaus]

I agree, "steering" can only reduce your "margin of error," and it usually is a result of a stroking defect. The only increased "margin of error" you can achieve is directly at the cue ball. What happens with the object balls and pockets are just a reflection of the player's cue ball contact.

"Aiming," "Ball Pocketing," and "Position Play" are also just a reflection of how accurately someone hits the cue ball, therefore as much attention as possible should be directed at achieving precise cue ball targeting.

'The Game is the Teacher'[/QUOTE

There is no"steering" effect - doesn't exist!!!
CJ is correct - aim!!!or dont!!!! Bottom line is.......

 

[jasonlaus]

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[dr_dave]

Sorry I'm being vague.
Front hand English solves the problem.
Speed of the shot dictates everything, both front and back hand English.

FYI to those interested, lots of resources (including well illustrated instructional articles and several video demonstrations) dealing with both front-hand english (FHE) and back-hand english (BHE), can be found here:

BHE and FHE resource page​

and more info concerning "stroke swoop" can be found here:

stroke swoop resource page​

Enjoy,
Dave