(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
Striking the cue ball off-center in order to alter its path. Also called side spin.
The general term to describe the spin applied to the cue ball by striking the ball off center.
American term meaning to strike the cueball either side of centre. Called sidespin in the UK.
A method of stroking that causes the cue ball to react to the right or left after contact with an object ball or cushion.
to apply English or spin to the cue ball, you hit the cue ball away from the center which puts spin on the cue ball. English mean different things to different people. Some players feel English mean hitting the cue ball anywhere except center-ball, including follow and draw shots, while others feel English means hitting the cue ball either right or left of the center axis.
An added spin placed on the cue ball when hit with the cue stick. This is done by aiming to either side or above or below the center of the ball. Adding English to the sides will cause the ball to curve after being struck, whereas top or bottom English will cause the ball to continue forward or make a sudden reverse after striking another ball or the rail.