Why is pool english called english?

The term comes from the British players who first became famous with sidespin techniques. The Americans could say, "Look at all the British they're adding, which became "English" or now, "english" with a lower case "e."

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What is spin on a pool ball called?
Follow, sometimes called top spin or simply "top," is spin in the direction of travel of the cue ball, so that it is spinning faster than it would from its natural roll.
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Why is spin called english?
Here's the most common story: An Englishman visited the US soon after leather tips were invented. He gave exhibitions showing spin shots previously not possible. People were impressed with these new “English” shots. The name “english” stuck (for any shot using spin on the CB, especially sidespin).
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What is the dot on a pool table called?
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What is a pool table called in england?
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