Push Foul Explanation

[straightline]

For those thinking backhand English involves moving the grip hand sideways during the stroke (“swiping” the CB): do you think fronthand English includes moving the bridge hand sideways during the stroke?

pj
chgo

I hadn't but will henceforth.

 

[Mensabum]

For those thinking backhand English involves moving the grip hand sideways during the stroke (“swiping” the CB): do you think fronthand English includes moving the bridge hand sideways during the stroke?

pj
chgo

That's cold.

 

[Mensabum]

If you used a smaller tip you might realize there’s no difference except less squirt and greater visibility.

pj
chgo

I think my main problem is my aiming system.

 

[straightline]

“Assuming any reasonable tip curvature”, the edge of your tip cannot touch the ball before passing the miscue limit - if it does your tip is too flat, prone to miscue and can’t produce maximum spin. Tips of any size need at least 60 degrees of arc to prevent that.

It’s the curvature, not the size (seems like I’ve heard that before).

pj
chgo

P.S. Your tip must be just about completely flat for its edge to contact the center of the cue ball as in your pic. Only good for center ball hits.

If you used a smaller tip you might realize there’s no difference except less squirt and greater visibility.

pj
chgo

Just for clarity edge at the centerline.