 Jump shots are made by hitting down sharply with a firm jab stroke. Aim the cb at center like a normal stop shot, then elevate the cue as much as you think is necessary to execute the jump successfully… |
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 Close up of the setup above shows just how much of the object balls the cb must jump over… |
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 I’ve moved the cb straight back about 8in., I’ve already aimed at the 1 ball with a level cue at center cb, exactly where I would aim if I were shooting the 1 ball straight in and stopping the cb with no obstructions…
Cinching the jump shot…
Visualize the amount of height necessary and how quickly the cb must reach that height.
Example; If this cb were pulled back further it would take less elevation of the cue to execute this jump correctly…
Looking down from this elevated position, I am aiming my cue tip at the 50 yd. line between center and 6 o’clock, remember I’m hitting between center and 6 on the cb-from my view in this jacked-up position…
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 A short sharp jab will send the cb over the object balls (obs)…
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 Note: This shot required extreme elevation because the cb and obs were so close the cb had to get up quickly, and the quicker the cb has to get airborne, the more perpendicular the cue must be. The longer jumps are easier… |
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 Jumping an object ball (ob) over object balls (obs)…View showing just how high the 1 must jump to clear the 5 and 7 balls… |
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 I’ve pulled the 1 ball straight back about 10in., and put the cb about 8in. behind the 1 ball. |
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 I’m still aiming exactly between center and 6 o’clock on the cb, only now the angle of my cue is not so severe, actually this shot is pretty easy to make… |
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 The cb struck the 1 ball correctly and then it too bounced over the obs. Hitting the cb at 6 o’clock will make it draw back upon landing after contact, conversely, elevating the cue and hitting the cb above center cause it (the cb) to follow upon landing after contact… |
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 Side view of a quick jump, notice that from my viewpoint, I am striking the cb between center and 6 o’clock… |
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 Now a short-sharp jab stroke.
Success…
ps. You’re gonna love – More about jumping… |
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 Playing the 1 ball.
Hit the cueball (cb) 1 or 2 tips above center to make this shot.
Shoot medium speed with only about 10 degrees cue elevation… |
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 The reason you must hit the cb above center is to keep it a lower, smaller jump. Hitting the cb below center here would cause it to jump off the table very easily… |
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 Camera catches the 1 ball falling, and the cb on its way up table.. |
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 Well, not too far up table as the cb struck the 1 ball pretty flush.. |
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 Here is a very interesting, fairly easy, very handy, only a few players know it, jump shot… |
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 Hit the cb at 2:30, aim at the rail about 1in. behind the 2 ball.
Shoot with a jab stroke.
The cb will jump up over the 2 ball, then it will take the masse’ and curve toward the ob (1 ball in the corner). Watch the cb, ie.; jumps off the table = too much elevation. Hits the 2 ball = not enough elevation… |
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 Having successfully jumped over the 2 ball, the cb is now masseing toward the 1 ball… |
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 After pocketing the 1 ball, I bring the cue back to my bridge hand and aim at exactly where I hit the rail, it is very close to the 2 ball, closer than you would believe possible. This shot also comes up on the shorter end rails, and is very effective. Learn anything yet?? |
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