It's doable, but you have to be in a spot on a 9 ft table where the cushion isn't interfering, like along the diagonal. Another way to shoot level is when using top spin where the cue tip is at a level height with the cushion. The bridge hand can easily adapt it's height. There may be a slight shoulder drop involved to keep the cue level as the arm pushes through. Another way to do it is to roll the grip hand to keep the cue level.
