Pool Cue Ball Hit Point Guide: Draw, Follow & English

Cue Sticks · 1536×1024 WEBP · published 16 October 2026

Pool cue ball hit point guide showing draw, follow, and left and right English strike zones on a white cue ball with a wooden cue stick on green pool table felt.
Learn the correct cue ball contact points for draw, follow, and English shots to improve your pool control and positioning.

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This detailed pool cue ball hit point guide illustrates the key strike zones used in billiards. The blue dot at the top represents the follow shot, the red dot at the bottom represents the draw shot, and the green dots on either side indicate left and right English. The visual guide helps beginners understand how cue tip placement affects cue ball movement, spin, and position during a game of pool.