Stop Shot - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Stop Shot

Stop Shot is a billiards term that is a part of Billiard Technique Terminology.

A stop shot is a type of shot in which the cue ball comes to a stop immediately as it impacts with the object ball. The stop shot can be preformed by applying inside english and draw to the cue ball. A stop shot can be beneficial to players trying not to scratch on straight in shots.

See: kill shot, dead ball shot, kill for more on the meaning of "Stop Shot".

Stop Shot - Usage

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Billiards - Stop Shot

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• Title: Stop Shot
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 3/15/2006
• Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:49:59 AM
• Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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