follow shot

follow shot
1. Motion Pictures, Television. a traveling shot made as the camera moves along with the subject: a follow shot of the buffalo stampede, taken from a low-flying helicopter.
2. Billiards, Pool. a stroke that causes the cue ball to roll forward after striking the object ball. Cf. draw shot.
[1905-10]

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