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English and Spin |
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| "English" and "Spin" are pretty much interchangeable terms. It's the action of putting side-spin onto the cue ball, by offsetting the contact point of the cue tip, from the vertical centerline of the cue ball. |  |
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"Standard" English (Spin) vs. "Backhand" English |
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The difference in "standard" or "parallel" english/spin, is found by comparing the manner in which the cue ball is addressed by the cue tip. Standard english form: The cue tip is offset, with the cue shaft being held parallel to the direction of aim.
Backhand english form: Cue tip offset is achieve by pivoting the cue at the bridge hand. The movement of the "back hand", which grips the cue, determines the movement of the tip. |
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