There are many shots that you can use in pool playing but the most important one is the stop shot. Mastering the stop shot will help you control your cue ball more effectively and allow you to play a more consistent game. The corner pocket series is a great shot to get started. It can be done on any size table.
The stop shot is one the most straightforward shots. It is also the most reliable. However, there are some key things to remember when it comes to this trick shot. Practice is the best thing. You can do this by using a striped ball. This will help you master the backspin essential for a successful stop shot.
The best thing to the stop shot is how easy it is to perform. It also makes full use of the speed and potential of your cue. Once you've mastered the control of the stop you can manipulate the tangent area. This means that you can play with a greater range of speeds and tip placements.
To learn how to play, you will need to do some trial-and-error hits as a beginner. For a beginner, it is important to concentrate on the cueball. This is because your goal is to get the cue to stop at the point of impact. You can also keep your ball straight by using an elevated cue stick.
Other common stop shot gimmicks include the draw, the follow and the corner pocket. There are many ways to do a stop shot. The most important thing is to hit it in the correct place. Be sure to hit the cue ball in the correct spot. Redirecting the ball in an unproductive direction can be dangerous.
The stop shot can be used to your advantage in run-out patterns, and it is a powerful positional shot. It can also be used by players to avoid hitting straight in shots. Some players like hitting below the middle to make the ball slip.
To get the best results, your stroke should be firm, with no backspin and at the right distance from the balls. You will only be able to execute the proper stroke with repeatable accuracy. Practice this by using a solid strike with a firm follow.
Another trick is to make your cue ball follow a tangent line. This is a great drill to use at the start of any practice session. Your cue ball will follow the pocket if you speed it up. Once you see the ball drop, you will know if it was an effective stop.
Although it may sound cliché, the stop shot is still one of my favorite positional shots. You can still hit the pocket with the correct speed if you have the right speed.