To follow for a short distance, a hit 1/4 cue tip above center, shot softly, will allow the friction of the table's surface to give the ball natural forward roll.
(a hit 1/4 cue tip above center; will allow; the friction of the table's surface) (the friction of the table's surface; to give; the ball; natural forward; roll)
a hit 1/4 cue tip above center the friction of the table's surface
will allow to give
the friction of the table's surface
the ball natural forward roll