I know it's difficult to help someone over the internet, especially with so little information, but I have just recently started practicing the jump shot and I can't seem to jump a full ball consistently. I can jump a piece of chalk and make the shots pretty easily, and I can jump about 3/4 of a ball but I seldom get over it without hitting the ball. Is this something that just takes time? Or, could I be doing something wrong. I usually shoot at about 35 degrees and keep my back hand loose (I made the mistake of having it too tight at first.) Thanks.
jump shot?
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What are you trying to jump with ?
With the right cue , jumping is very simple , otherwise it requires very good mechanics and stroke.
With the right cue , jumping is very simple , otherwise it requires very good mechanics and stroke.
Nevermind, I think I figured out what I was doing wrong. I was not jacking up high enough. I am jumping with a players jump/break. I have never jumped, so I wasn't sure how hard it would be. I think I can figure it out pretty well though. Thanks for the reply anyway.
I've found that the more you jack the cue up, the higher the jump will be, but the distance will be shorter. Conversely, if you're trying to get more distance than loft, keep the angle low.
FYI, you can find lots of good jump technique advice, and video demonstrations, here:
Regards,
Dave
The angle of jacking up is the same angle that the cue ball rises off the slate. The closer the obstruction, the higher you have to jack up.
The power put into the cue ball in the vertical plane is directly represented in the height that the cue ball rises off the slate. The power put in the horizontal plane represents how far the cue will fly before comming for a landing (about 3 bounces).
Then, immediately, the cue ball starts on a parabolic trajectory under the influence of gravity. Not hitting it hard enough is the beginners peril as the parabolic trajectory quickly bring the cue ball down to earth topping the interfering ball.
So, as you jack up more (and more); proportionately more of the energy imparted to the cue ball is manifest in maximum height.
As you get to about 1-balls width from the obstructing ball, you need to be close to 75°-80° above the horizontal plane of the slate. {For these angles it is profitable for the shaft to deflect away from the cue ball to allow it to rise off the slate--thus, try hitting a little lower than towards center of mass.} You will also need to be hitting the cue ball rather hard to impart enough energy to fly completly over the interfering ball.
You will need about 1000 jumps to get a first order feel for the relationship between vertical and horizontal distances versus jack angle and power. This is what you should target your jump practice at--the relationship between 'jack angle and power' and 'height and distance'. When you get this, jumps just become part of you game.
If the cue ball diverts to the right or left after it lands, you have struck the cue ball with side spin. Later, you can develop this into jump-massé and jump-draw to suit harder shot requirements.
The power put into the cue ball in the vertical plane is directly represented in the height that the cue ball rises off the slate. The power put in the horizontal plane represents how far the cue will fly before comming for a landing (about 3 bounces).
Then, immediately, the cue ball starts on a parabolic trajectory under the influence of gravity. Not hitting it hard enough is the beginners peril as the parabolic trajectory quickly bring the cue ball down to earth topping the interfering ball.
So, as you jack up more (and more); proportionately more of the energy imparted to the cue ball is manifest in maximum height.
As you get to about 1-balls width from the obstructing ball, you need to be close to 75°-80° above the horizontal plane of the slate. {For these angles it is profitable for the shaft to deflect away from the cue ball to allow it to rise off the slate--thus, try hitting a little lower than towards center of mass.} You will also need to be hitting the cue ball rather hard to impart enough energy to fly completly over the interfering ball.
You will need about 1000 jumps to get a first order feel for the relationship between vertical and horizontal distances versus jack angle and power. This is what you should target your jump practice at--the relationship between 'jack angle and power' and 'height and distance'. When you get this, jumps just become part of you game.
If the cue ball diverts to the right or left after it lands, you have struck the cue ball with side spin. Later, you can develop this into jump-massé and jump-draw to suit harder shot requirements.
Thanks everyone. I am getting much better with the jump now. I found the angels to be very informative but I haven't quite reached the 1000 ball mark yes. 
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