Short bridge

[fish2]

Instead of using the full-length of the bridge tool that is normally used, can you used instead say a 12-inch-long bridge tool and a regular cue extension? This way your aiming stance does not change, and the bridge length is still the same vs a long bridge when using only a cue extension. Basically, it makes you taller by say 6-8 inches which gives you an extended reach.

When I say Bridge tool, I mean this

 

[Bob Jewett]

Is the pivot length you're referring to the same that is used in back-hand english to get squirt compensation?

 

[fish2]

Is the pivot length you're referring to the same that is used in back-hand english to get squirt compensation?

sorry wrong term, not pivot but, the location of your bridge hand with relation to the shaft.

 

[Bob Jewett]

sorry wrong term, not pivot but, the location of your bridge hand with relation to the shaft.

Maybe it would help to edit your original post. I have no idea what the question is.

 

[fish2]

Maybe it would help to edit your original post. I have no idea what the question is.

edited....

 

[Bob Jewett]

There are one or two snooker players who use the mechanical bridge (rest) with a normal stroking arm position by using a long extension. Corey Deuel has also done it. In both cases, they use normal mechanical bridges/rests.

 

[heater451]

Instead of using the full-length of the bridge tool that is normally used, can you used instead say a 12-inch-long bridge tool and a regular cue extension? This way your aiming stance does not change, and the bridge length is still the same vs a long bridge when using only a cue extension. Basically, it makes you taller by say 6-8 inches which gives you an extended reach.

When I say Bridge tool, I mean this View attachment 930855

[Usual disclaimer: I am not a certified instructor]

Is this a rules question? It actually would seem to be two questions--one as to whether an extension is legal to use, and the other whether a short(er) bridge/rake/crutch/rest can be used.

As far as I know, extensions are legal, although I did see something that mentioned they need to be "seamless" when attached--which I assume means none of the large, slip-on types. So, the needed answer would be whether a short bridge can be used at all.

I have never found anything specific about physical bridge designs, and actually asked about it on AZB a year or two/three back. I was considering making a shorter bridge that was not simply a straight stick, but ultimately did not find the answer I was seeking.

 

[Bob Jewett]

There are one or two snooker players who use the mechanical bridge (rest) with a normal stroking arm position by using a long extension. Corey Deuel has also done it. In both cases, they use normal mechanical bridges/rests.

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