It is crucial to be fluent in English when playing pool. You can make mistakes when playing English, but you can learn to compensate for these mistakes to win more games. There are many methods to achieve this. These include the Right English, Left English, and Reverse English. You can also learn to play the Call-shot.
Right English
The right English is a shot that causes the cue ball to travel the opposite way from its normal trajectory. If executed correctly, the shot will cause cue balls to travel left, right and backwards. Normal shots will follow straight lines. English allows you the freedom to alter the trajectory by employing a variety if techniques. This shot is commonly known as a squirt or deflection and is very common in the United States.
Left English
Pool enthusiasts use English to describe the side spin that the cue ball produces when it comes in contact with an object. This can be done in one of two ways. You can hit the ball harder or slightly off-center. English can also include top and/or bottom spin. Side spin is sometimes called "English" by some players who are trying to improve their skill. Although most players are able to use English to improve their shots and practice, they don't know all the terms. The result is that their shots could end up wide.
Reverse English
Reverse English pool is a shot that sees the cueball make a side-spin or deflection on its path to the target. This shot can be extremely useful, especially during matches, as it helps you align your cue ball with target and prevents it from veering to the side or down on the table.
Call-shot game
A common variant of traditional pool is the call-shot game. Before taking a shot, the shooter must select a pocket to use and then indicate that choice to his opponent. He must choose between stripes and solids. After making his choice, the shooter calls the 8 ball and then sinks it.
Scratched object balls
Scratched object ball are balls that aren't legal to touch with the pool cue. They can cause scratches to the pool table. It will hold its place if it is placed in a hole. It will scratch if the ball touches another object ball or hits a corner.
Drawing stroke
There are many drawing strokes available in English pool. A draw stroke is when the cue ball must reverse its course after hitting the ball. It requires a level cue with a loose grip and the tip of the cue down. There is a range of forces required to achieve the desired effect. An example: Professional players break at 36 mph; an amateur player can achieve the same effect by breaking at half speed.