How to Draw a Cue Ball Back

The draw proves to be an invaluable shot in billiards, helping you to place a ball in a good location for the next shot or to avoid scratching when shooting at a target ball near a pocket. This shot is performed by hitting the cue ball below the center, which puts backspin on the ball and causes it to draw back when it comes into contact with another ball. Mastery of this shot will greatly improve your pool game.

Instructions

    • 1

      Aim at the cue ball, about one diameter of the cue tip below the center.

    • 2

      Thrust your stick forward, using the same speed with which you would take a normal shot. Shoot slightly faster to put more backspin on the ball, leading to more draw.

    • 3

      Use a full follow through. Do not jerk back the stick after you hit the cue ball. If done successfully the cue ball will draw back a bit after striking the target ball.

    • 4

      Increase draw when there is little distance between the cue ball and the target ball by aiming slightly lower. If you try to shoot too hard, you are more likely to mishit from short distances.