PLATE XIX.
PLAIN AND ONE-CUSHION STROKES.
Further illustrating the cushion carom and twist stroke, gathering the balls in a corner.
Diagram 1.—Play on ball 1, cushion at a, carom on ball 2. Cue-ball ⅝ right, ¼ above, object-ball ½ right; stroke, ½ in excess of “medium.” Object-ball cushions at b, c, gathering at d.
Diagram 2.—Cue-ball ⅝ right, ½ below, object-ball ¼ right; stroke, ½ in excess of “medium.” Cue-ball cushions at h, effecting carom on ball 3. Object-ball cushions at e, f, gathering at g.
Diagram 3.—Cue-ball ¼ above, ¼ right, object-ball ⅜ left; stroke, “medium.” A direct carom, gathering all the balls in the corner.
PLATE XX.
TWO-CUSHION ROUND-THE-TABLE STROKE.
In effecting this carom and gathering the balls, cue-ball ¼ left, ¼ above, object-ball ½ left; stroke, “ordinary.” Cue-ball cushions at a, b, effecting a carom on ball 2. Object-ball cushions at c, d, e, resting at f, near ball 2.
There are many strokes resembling this one, where the balls are in a somewhat similar position, and where the same cushions are used, from either side the table. The cue-ball may be in a more direct line in its bearing to the object-ball, or it may lie more away to the left. If the former is the case less twist is required, not exceeding ⅛; but if the latter, then it is increased, so as to perform the angle required.
In this stroke the value of thoroughly understanding the different shades of “twist” is appreciated, and if comprehended fully there will be no difficulty in executing these strokes from a mere glance at the position of the balls.