How to Add Spin to the Cue Ball
Snooker is a gentlemen’s game, but it can get a bit wild when the match is intense and the stakes are high. Losing is not an option for either of the opponents, which is why every shot is taken after a lot of calculations. When the game is being played between two intermediate to professional players, snookers will be a regular feature. In order to break these snookers, it is imperative for the player to have the spin shot in his arsenal. Learning to add spin to the cue ball is not hard, though it has a few technicalities involved.
Instructions
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Before you get down to striking the ball in order to make it spin, remember to chalk up your cue stick. By adding chalk to the tip of the stick, the impact that it makes with the cue ball will be much more stable and solid. A stable and solid impact will help in creating just the kind of spin that you are aiming for. A lot of professional players add chalk to the tip of the stick after every two-to-three shots, if not every shot, as they are well aware of the importance of making a solid and stable impact with the cue ball.
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As you get ready to play the shot, make sure that the cue stick is level and not on an angle. By keeping the stick level, you will be able to get a better spin on the ball. Take your time to ensure that your stick is not at an angle.
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While hitting the cue ball, make sure you aim for the point just below the mid-line. Hitting the ball right in the middle will cause it to go straight, while hitting it lower than the centre line will add spin to it.
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As mentioned in the previous step, you will need to hit the cue ball just below the centre line. However, you will still need to make sure that the stick makes an impact with the ball right in the middle of the lower half. By hitting it in the specified area, you will be able to make the ball spin more.
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Remember to hit the cue ball hard with the stick. The key to making a powerful hit lies in pulling the stick farther and then sliding it forward in a smooth motion, completing the follow-through even after the impact between the stick and cue ball has been made.
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Practice the short to get better at it. It is not the easiest shot to master, so you will need a lot of practice to control it.
