https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8731R-54enA
mr3cushion,
Here is a video of Hoppe and Cockran, I wanted to show you and members what I call the 'Hoppe Stroke'. You being a 3C player are probably very well aware of this. It is where the axis of the cue pivots at his bridge hand. He strokes straight at the cue ball but then swings the cue to swipe at the cue upon contact.
I used this method to make your shot when I tried it to apply maximum spin.
I also use this stroke and method when putting reverse english upon the cue ball to keep the cue ball from pushing. I aim directly at the ob from the axis of my bridge hand to the correct contact point on the ob to make it as I would do on any shot then put the Wille Hoppe stroke on it and it works pretty darn well. I do not always use this method when using reverse (inside) english, but it is nice to know. Thanks, Hoppe! After realizing this stroke I notice some pro players use it when using reverse english.
I did your shot some more after your last post, and shot it the way you do. I paid attention to my grip but did not notice that it changed. I use a two finger grip, and do not severely grip the cue. I find that staying relaxed does wonders when the cue contacts the cue ball and promotes a healthy follow through. I stroked it straight through as you do and the cb gets on over there!
Also I agree with your warm up strokes, I being self taught did not develop this but have toyed with it, but I forget to use it. Jimmy Reid comes to mind, for he used this method!
Thanks again for your instructional video thread! Whitey
I'll try to find Buddy Hall's method of shooting a similar shot!