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Simple backspin: What to focus on for the perfect shot?
Hey bros,
Bit of a lurker, but first time poster. Been in love with the game for years now, but have only just gotten around to actually playing it - and loving it even more now. HOWEVER.
I just can't seem to get the backspin right.
I mean, I think I do everything by the book. I make sure to keep a level cue, hit the white just below the center and follow nicely through. But what happens each time is the ball will just stop, and not come back.
I try very hard to keep it all under control, not to hit the ball TOO hard and to follow through nicely.
I've pretty much watched all the videos I can on youtube, but it's like I don't really improve in this area.
Sometimes I'll get a good backspin, but it's not at all consistent and when I do get it, I'm even less under control of where it actually ends up. My game is improving nicely in all other aspects, so this is quite annoying. Also, when I get it right, I don't seem to be able to backtrace what exactly I did. It's weird alright.
So, any help or assistance you can give me would be appreciated. I know this is pretty basic, but I'm new at this so bear with me.
Bit of a lurker, but first time poster. Been in love with the game for years now, but have only just gotten around to actually playing it - and loving it even more now. HOWEVER.
I just can't seem to get the backspin right.
I mean, I think I do everything by the book. I make sure to keep a level cue, hit the white just below the center and follow nicely through. But what happens each time is the ball will just stop, and not come back.
I try very hard to keep it all under control, not to hit the ball TOO hard and to follow through nicely.
I've pretty much watched all the videos I can on youtube, but it's like I don't really improve in this area.
Sometimes I'll get a good backspin, but it's not at all consistent and when I do get it, I'm even less under control of where it actually ends up. My game is improving nicely in all other aspects, so this is quite annoying. Also, when I get it right, I don't seem to be able to backtrace what exactly I did. It's weird alright.
So, any help or assistance you can give me would be appreciated. I know this is pretty basic, but I'm new at this so bear with me.