You Don't Have to be an Artist to Draw

In order to position your cue ball to the best spot for your next shot you will very often have to draw the ball back from the impact of the shot. If you watch professionals in world-class tournments they are using a draw shot most of the time. Some use it exclusively. Most use it when it's the best way to get position on the next shot, but many times they will use follow as well. You see, when you place the tip ot the cue at the top of the cue bull, they cue will 'follow' the path you're shooting. When you use draw, the cue will back up from the impact. You still need to control how much you need to draw from 1/2 inch to the length of table.

Here are the basics

On the left, the tip strikes the cue ball below its center, which puts backspin on it. On the right, the cue ball rolls forward and hits the object ball, which carries on to the pocket. The cue ball's spin then grips the cloth and pulls it back toward you.

Three things control how far it comes back:

• Tip height: Lower on the ball gives more draw, though a miscue is more likely if you go too low.

• Speed: A firm, accelerating stroke produces more spin.

• Stroke: Follow through your stroke to be sure you get the spin.

Watch this video to get an idea about what I'm talking about (again from Dr. Dave):

Pool Made Simple … How To Master the DRAW SHOT https://youtu.be/e8X15F-6w4s