Cue-ball ½ below, ⅝ right, object-ball ⅞ right; stroke, “ordinary.”
The twist is the principal force exerted in this stroke, though aided by the very full play upon the object-ball. A full ball on the object-ball is required for two reasons, to throw it into position at g, and also to reach the point a with cue-ball, without the excessive draw being applied, the twist performing the larger portion of the work.
The cue-ball cushions at a, b, effecting carom on ball 2, the latter resting at or near h. Object-ball cushions at c, d, e, f, resting at g.
The wrist and forearm are required for this stroke.
PLATE XXXV.
SLOWED AND TWISTED CUE-BALLS.
Illustrating compound angles of cue and object balls.
Diagram 1.—Cue-ball centre, object-ball 15
16 left; stroke, “ordinary.” Cue-ball, being slowed, effects carom on ball 2; the object-ball cushions at a, b, c, d, resting at e.
Diagram 2.—Cue-ball ⅝ right, object-ball ⅛ left; stroke, ½ in excess of “medium.” Cue-ball cushions at a, b, effecting carom on ball 2. Object-ball cushions at c, resting at d.