How do you curve a shot in pool?

Question

How do you curve a shot in pool?

Answer 1

Back spin is 6 o'clock with flat bridging, curve right is 2 o'clock high bridge, play the cue ball at different clock face would produces intended spin-off. The angle of elevation and power deliver pretty much determine the amount of curve though. I don't particularly like to play english whenever possible, it makes aiming more difficult while most shots can be compensated with forward or reverse spin.

Answer 2

by asking a good engineer

Answer 3

careful aim, and with a h**l of a lot of practice.

you nedd to hit the ball a buit to the left-if u wanna curve right- or a bit to the right-if u wanna curve left- and hit it slow to fast. the ball wil spinn in the directon you hit it, causing it to curve.

just dont hit it too far off to the side, you'll end up spinning on the spot.

Answer 4

hit the side of the ball so it rotates

Answer 5

With  english

Answer 6

The curve ball, or "half-masse" shot is performed by elevating the butt end of the cue around 45 degrees and striking downward at the cue ball, hitting left or right of center.  The two main factors that will determine the path of the cue ball are:

1. How hard you stroke

2. How far left or right of center you hit the cue ball

With some experimentation, you will begin to get a good feel for how much the cue ball will be pushed off line and when it will curve back in the other direction.  Bear in mind, there will be some differences in using a heavier cue ball, such as on a coin-op bar table.  It's really a very handy shot.  Make sure you are utilizing good fundamentals and you follow through on your stroke.  Good luck.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Answer 7

It is simple mechanics, direct the cue ball will follow its path to stop it apply some back effects, to curve it apply angular effects from the top. the ball will curve in this direction the effect takes place by friction with the cushion

Answer 8

jack downward at the side

don't forget to chalk the tip

Answer 9

Google "Pool" and "English".  You can find some sites that actually have videos showing you how.

Answer 10

its actually easier than u think what u do is . in stead of hitting the ball as you would forward on u aim to hit the ball on top .like (THE ROOF) aim on top back left to curve right and back Right to curve left . u have really got to hit it though .