Cue-ball ¼ below, ⅛ left, object-ball ⅝ left; stroke, ½ in excess of “ordinary.” Cue-ball doubles the width of the table, cushions at a, b, effecting carom on ball 2. Object-ball cushions at c, d, e, resting at f.
If the cue-ball is struck above centre it will describe a curved line from a to b, thereby missing the carom, by taking the end cushion and passing ball 2. The accuracy of this stroke is in delivering the cue below the centre of the ball which causes the cue-ball to take a direct line from each cushion.
PLATE LIV.
QUARTER AND DIRECT DRAWS.
Illustrating very important methods for gathering of balls; also a very neat follow “kiss.”
Diagram 1.—Cue-ball ½ below, object-ball ⅞ left; stroke, ½ in excess of “medium.” Cue-ball effects carom on ball 2. Object-ball cushions at a, b, resting at c.
Diagram 2.—Cue-ball ⅝ below, object-ball ⅞ left; stroke, ½ in excess of “medium.” Cue-ball effects carom on ball 2. Object-ball cushions at d, b, resting at c.
Diagram 3.—Cue-ball ⅝ below, object-ball 15
16 left; stroke, ½ in excess of “medium.” Cue-ball effects carom on ball 2. Object-ball cushions at e, f, and rests at c.
The above are all wrist-strokes, and should be played with a careful delivery.