How do they do it? well lets start with a simple cut shot. I like to use a "rule of thumb" on these shots that makes pocketing them much easier, If I were to shoot a cut to the right, I'd want to use outside english to the shot, or in this case left hand spin. This eliminated friction between the cue ball and object ball and applies what I like to call "rolling english" and this is what makes some cut shots that seem impossible possible.
When you apply "rolling english" the shot will always be in your favor, Ive seen shots made that looked like bank shots and still went in, and until I figured out what was happening I just thought those players were lucky.
They probably didn't even know what they were doing when they did it, some players over the years ,maybe because their stroke wasn't straight or whatever, they developed the means to pocket balls even if they couldn't get "dead stroke" and I use this term loosely because a player who can incorporate "rolling english" in his or her game can easily beat a "straight shooter" or vice versa.
Have you even seen someone cut the eyes out of an object ball and wonder how they did it? or maybe you have tried these shots and can't get them to work for you? Try using outside english to the shot and you may be surprised at the outcome
As some may know at some angles you must over cut a shot to pocket it, well, thats when that infamous "rolling english" can cure this, by using outside english to the shot, you dont have to over cut it, the english you apply to the cue ball will actualy put a little spin on the object ball and will help it travel to the desired target.
This can be applied to almost any shot. So the next time you see someone cutting balls like crazy take a moment and see if you can pick up on what I'm saying.
I use it, not always but more often than not, I do. Especialy when I'm winding down getting tired I'll always incorporate a little "rolling english" to my game to stay on top, and this is one little "secret" I feel the pros use to stay on top also, no-one can put 110% in every shot for 3 or 4 days in a row, not unless your in extreme condition both mentaly and physicaly. More likely than not most are not. So when they might be up and in a "confy" lead they might ease up on the concentration to get a break, all the while pocketing balls making you live a nightmare. The really good players can do this because they understand what I'm talking about and can and will use this against you. This is why some players can play right up there with the pros and never beat any of them.
I teach hard work and extreme concentration but, this is also part of my training. This is for those of you trying to master the game but can't quite get that stamina and can't figure out how some of the players can go so long without rest. .Most of the time it's the little things in our game that make all the difference like "rolling english".
