power draw?

measureman

measureman

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I just came across something that allegedly Buddy Hall said regarding how to power draw.
He said to grip the cue a little farther back and move the bridge hand a little closer to the cue ball.
What do you think?
 
I've not heard of that. I lengthen my bridge when going for power draws over distance. It gives more room for draw back and smooth follow through. Do you have a link to it?
 
measureman said:
I just came across something that allegedly Buddy Hall said regarding how to power draw.
He said to grip the cue a little farther back and move the bridge hand a little closer to the cue ball.
What do you think?
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I think that most players do not have Buddy's starting form. Both of those stance adjustments are good things to experiment with.
 
measureman said:
I just came across something that allegedly Buddy Hall said regarding how to power draw.
He said to grip the cue a little farther back and move the bridge hand a little closer to the cue ball.
What do you think?
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that's pretty much how Buddy played every shot. he's tall and held cue on the sleeve and had a fairly short bridge for most every shot.
 
Tall players can usually draw the ball with ease and power. Out of the many I've played that are 6'2'' or taller have a natural powerful draw. They do it with ease.

I think its their size and wingspan to the shorter cues.
 
It's 100% stroke and accuracy on the cue ball.
One of the most impressive things (to me, at least) that top players can do is get PILES of spin on a ball they've hit relatively softly.
I really like my stroke (most of the time) and can occasionally do it, but the consistency is why they're playing and I'm watching on the couch.

Also being able to hit a max draw from distance perfectly flush on the OB is nuts.
This looks so cool in slow motion:
 
measureman said:
I just came across something that allegedly Buddy Hall said regarding how to power draw.
He said to grip the cue a little farther back and move the bridge hand a little closer to the cue ball.
What do you think?
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I disagree--not with Buddy--but with the fundamental assumption.

Power draw means hitting the CB at the miscue limit and with a smooth high velocity stroke. This requires the stick to move a significant distance (more than a foot) and thus, the bridge must be more than that distance behind CB. The stick should also be low and nearly level with the table.

When I am practicing this, I can draw 1.8 table lengths.
And YES, draw is harder to control than follow.
 
MitchAlsup said:
I disagree--not with Buddy--but with the fundamental assumption.

Power draw means hitting the CB at the miscue limit and with a smooth high velocity stroke. This requires the stick to move a significant distance (more than a foot) and thus, the bridge must be more than that distance behind CB. The stick should also be low and nearly level with the table.

When I am practicing this, I can draw 1.8 table lengths.
And YES, draw is harder to control than follow.
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Interesting. Another parallel draw.

I use to to do that a lot. I've tried various methods. Parallel to the table is always good.
 
Nice video. Side spin helps get it around the table but you need the draw to get it to the rail with the initial speed.

The wrist is a big deal as was stated about. Can't be tight. A loose wrist is a big part of it.
 
briankenobi said:
Nice video. Side spin helps get it around the table but you need the draw to get it to the rail with the initial speed.

The wrist is a big deal as was stated about. Can't be tight. A loose wrist is a big part of it.
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Yeah it requires more draw than you think. I use maybe half a tips worth. Too much side the cueball stuns across the table and dies off the rail. You need lots of draw to bend the cueball back and pass the side pocket, and then hope theres enough side to help it along.
 
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The_JV said:
Power draw = fool's errand.

If you need more than a table length the odds are you're attempting the wrong shot.

...and FWIW, people only think that it's harder to control 'power' draw than it is 'power' follow. All the same physics apply.
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If you don’t have a power draw stroke in your arsenal, your game isn’t complete. Sometimes it is the better option.
 
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