Trick Shot of the Month: "The Boomerang"

The boomerang is a personal favorite and one that I created for the 2007 ESPN Trick Magic Event. Test your stroke with this one.

Cue Ball Setup: Behind 1st Diamond line

Object Ball Setup: 'C1' is in hand along 1/2 diamond line. 'C2 is stacked on top of 'C1'. (Stacked ball may be purchased from my on-line retail store soon).

Prop Setup: 'C1' is a stacked ball in hand along 1/2 diamond line as indicated

Objective: Strike the cue ball into 'C1'(stacked ball) causing 'C2' to fall. 'C1' will go into pocket C 1st. As 'C2' ball is falling, the cue ball spins and spins and spins and hits it into pocket C as well. The Cue ball then draws down the long rail to hit the combination into pocket A.

Helpful Hints:
(1) Hold cue very loosely and use some wrist action, this will create the necessary spin to pocket the top ball and send the cue ball backward.
(2) Your cue stick should be angled between 10-20 degrees.
(3) stroke as straight as you can and follow thru. The spin will allow you time to move your cue stick before the cue ball travels backward.

Mastering this shot technique will strengthen your skills and open up new doors to many other shots. Practice, Practice, Practice!


January "Boomerang"

February "Slam Dunk"

March "Speed with Style"

April "Full Tilt"

May "Run & Gun"

June "Spin Around"

 

July "Through the Window"

August

September

October

November

December

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