New Video Dealing with Creative and Unusual Bridge Options
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I'm glad you liked it, and good luck palm-punchin' the butt. It is easier and more effective than it might look.
Regards,
Dave
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Is it just because they don't want to bother to pick up a better rest instead?
Or do they just trust this technique enough to not bother with a better rest?
Do some of the snooker players out there know of different reasons?
Thanks,
Dave
I learned this trick from an older snooker player about 20 years ago. He called it the “flying bridge”.
With the x bridge and a solid wooden bridge handle, it’s relatively stable. The x bridge head is also usually a lot smoother cueing through than the spider or swan/goose neck. You can also adjust the high of the rest with your hand and wrist. However, given that once you’ve got the knack of it, it’s relatively solid, it’s also convenient. The rests are kept just under both end cushions parallel to the rails. You bend down and grab them without even looking. The spider and swan necks are usually stored on rails under the table with the long bridges. You need to send down make sure you’re getting the right rest, slide it out, and put it back. Of course, pros have referees to do all that for them if they want, but it still takes more time.
Just some ideas.