High Ball Hit at different speeds
Second, let us discuss the follow or high hit on the cue ball. Again, no english is used in this example. Let us proceed... refer to the illustration below.
In the above illustration, notice the direction of the cue ball after it hits the object ball at soft, medium and soft strokes using high hit on the cue ball. As discussed on the lesson about Basic Position, hitting the cue ball high will have the cue ball travel at less than 90 degrees perpendicular to the direction of the object ball and the above illustration shows you the general path of the cue ball at different speed of stroke. Note that your calculation of speed may be different than mine, ie. your "soft" stroke might be softer or harder than what I call a "soft" speed. The illustration above serves as an example to show you the different paths the cue ball travel at different speeds. You will need to pay close attention to where your cue ball goes after each shot you make and always compare it at different speeds so that you will have a basis and knowledge to play better position. With enough hours of practice, you should instinctively know where the cue ball will go.
