Yeah, that's my understanding of what you would call a slip stroke. I'm not really sure if there is any advantage to that type of stroke, but it sure looked purdy when Jimmy Moore did it. He's on some of the Legends of Pocket Billiards tapes. Do yourself a favor and try to catch him on one if you can.Gerry said:Nope....I have seen some of the old timers when they practice stroke, then slide thier hand back on the last practice stroke, and fire.....Is that it?. What would be the advantage?.....Gerry