Plate Lxiiia. — Slow “Follow” Cushion “Twist” and Draw Twist
Illustrating the “slowed follow,” while “driving” the object-ball around table; also an acute draw two-cushion stroke.
Diagram 1.—Cue-ball ⅝ below, ⅝ right, object-ball ⅞ right; stroke, ¾ in excess of “medium.” Cue-ball cushions at a, b, effecting carom on ball 2. Object-ball cushions at c, d, e, resting at f.
Diagram 2.—Cue-ball ½ left, ⅛ above, object-ball “full;” stroke, ½ in excess of “ordinary.” Cue-ball cushions at a, effects carom on ball 2. Object-ball cushions at a, b, c, d, resting at e.
The cue-ball performs a slow twisting “follow,” the object-ball running with speed. The “slowed” follow ball is executed through the delivery ⅛ above, which imparts slight rotating power in the ball.