Punch and follow strokes

[Tdawg]

Can someone tell me what each of these are, how they are done, and what the differences are? I've tried applying what i think each of these strokes are and i notice the difference more when i put top spin on the ball using a punch stroke. Anyone have any clarification?

[Tdawg]

Can someone tell me what each of these are, how they are done, and what the differences are? I've tried applying what i think each of these strokes are and i notice the difference more when i put top spin on the ball using a punch stroke. Anyone have any clarification?


I will tell you as best I understand it.
A stun stroke is one where the cue ball strikes the object ball sliding with no forward (follow) or backward (draw) spin. If a stun shot strikes the object ball straight on it is what is referred to as a stop shot. If it is struck at an angle it will move away from the collision point at a 90 degree angle to the path of the object ball. How you strike the cue ball depends upon the distance from the object ball and the friction of the cloth on the table. A relatively close shot should be hit dead center or with an extremely small amoutn below center. As the cue ball is moved further from the object ball the cue ball must be struck more and more below center to achieve a sliding state at the moment of impact with the object ball.

A follow stroke is much easier to achieve you simply strike the cue ball above center so that the cue ball arrives at the object ball with forward spin beyond what would be considered "normal roll". The path followed by the cue ball is determined by the combination of the 90 degree stun shot direction and the forward motion induced by the excess forward spin such that a dead on shot will simple "follow" in the same path as the object ball.

I'm only about a 'C' player and certainly not an instructor, but I hope this helped you understand.

[sellis]

That last post was from me obviously not from yourself.
I keep forgetting to login before I post.
Steve.