Topspin
Topspin is used to make the white ball follow through after hitting the object ball, basically doing the opposite of the screw shot. To play top hit the white ball above centre; the higher you hit the white the more spin you apply. The shot must be played smoothly and the cue should flow through after striking the white, otherwise you can cause the white to bounce a
nd the effect of the spin is greatly reduced, this is similar to what happens when you get a kick .
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