The term 'billiards maneuver' refers to a variety of techniques used in the game of billiards. The most common maneuvers are the masse, CAROM, and bankshot. The masse is a shot in which the cue ball is hit with a high degree of spin, causing it to curve in a particular direction. The CAROM is a shot in which the cue ball strikes two other balls in succession. The bankshot is a shot in which the cue ball is bounced off one or more cushions before striking the target ball. All three of these maneuvers require a great deal of skill and practice to master.