Sidespin is the tendency of a cue ball to follow a playerג€™s cue shot rather than maintain an ideal backspin. A sidespin angle is created by the cue tip angling away from the vertical axis of the cue stick. Many factors can influence sidespin, with the most common being an imbalance between side weight and draw weight on your cue.
For example, if you have a lighter cue with less side weight, it will be more likely for you to get sidespin on shots that require more draw or power. On the other hand, if you have a heavier cue with more side weight, it will be less likely for you to get sidespin on shots that require more draw or power.
How do you aim with Sidespin?
The easiest way to remember how to aim with sidespin is by thinking of the cue ball as a pendulum. The two main factors that affect your cue ballג€™s angle are the speed at which you hit the ball, and the strength at which you hit it. The faster you hit the ball, and harder you hit it, the greater your angle will be.
The amount of draw weight on your cue does not have an effect on angles, only speed and power (how hard you hit the ball). However, if you feel like your shots are following each other up in a straight line, adding more or less draw weight can sometimes help create a different trajectory for your shot.
How do you hit a side spin in pool?
The best way to hit a side spin on the cue ball is to use an object ball thatג€™s at the heart of your shot. You can also use a draw shot in which you aim for a pocket with your least powerful object ball or one thatג€™s laying close by.
What effect does side spin have on a cue ball?
A side spin will create a curved path for the cue ball. The ballג€™s path may be affected by the angle of your stroke, the weight of the cue and its shape, the speed of your stroke and where you hit the cue ball.
If you want to change a sidespin on a particular shot, you can do so by changing your tip selection or adjusting your aim. In some cases, it may not be possible to modify a sidespin because it is caused by other factors such as friction between playing surfaces.
Another factor that affects sidespin is how much time has elapsed since the last shot. If you’re shooting at long-distance targets, a side spin that’s been created will continue to affect subsequent shots even if you change your technique or aim.
How do you get a lot of spin on the cue ball?
Typically, the more side weight you have on your cue, the less draw weight it has.
