Imagine that the cue ball and the object ball are lined up straight and both very close to the end rail. You need to get a position for the next ball, which is at the opposite end of the rail. You could try hitting it hard with high left, but hitting it with such force makes the pocket less forgiving, and it is likely that you miss the shot. Instead, going rail first with a smooth, effortless stroke is much more natural and easy. Also, experiment using high, low, and left Eng