Swerve Shot - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Swerve Shot

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

A swerve shot is the same as a masse shot. The swerve shot is executed with an elevated cuestick and the application of english to the cue ball. This type of shot results in a curved path of the cue ball.

See: curve shot, masse shot, arc, masse, semi masse, semi masse shot for more on the meaning of "Swerve Shot".

Swerve Shot - Usage

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Billiards - Swerve Shot

• Billiard Technique Glossary of Terms
• Billiard Terms Glossary

• Title: Swerve Shot
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 1/6/2008 4:57:05 PM

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