'accelerating' stroke

[ENGLISH!]

Just make sure you control the TOP of the cue because you want to hit most of your shots "feeling like" you're using the top of your tip. Buddy Hall was big on that one....I can feel the "scientists" squirming If you ever have issues with your grip, just do what I do - grab a hammer and hammer 10 nails, then grab your cue and feel the same sensation in your hand....you need to feel a certain "centifical type" force delivered into the TIP of your cue, LIKE the tip of your hammer.....just food for thought

CJ,

I got it & I've had it for a long time. There is nothing 'holding' the bottom of my cue until 'after' impact, it's all about the top side nestled in the 'two(2)' points of my contact with the cue. Although I use all of the 'edges' of the tip but hardly ever the center.

RJ

 

[CJ Wiley]

I "feel" like the top is used with most of the shots

CJ,

I got it & I've had it for a long time. There is nothing 'holding' the bottom of my cue until 'after' impact, it's all about the top side nestled in the 'two(2)' points of my contact with the cue. Although I use all of the 'edges' of the tip but hardly ever the center.

RJ

I "feel" like the top is used with most of the shots (this technique keeps the cue ball from "squirting")....I really don't want to get into that right now, it's a whole other subject. Using "all the edges" is something I'd reconsider. Just food for thought :wink:

 

[ENGLISH!]

I "feel" like the top is used with most of the shots (this technique keeps the cue ball from "squirting")....I really don't want to get into that right now, it's a whole other subject. Using "all the edges" is something I'd reconsider. Just food for thought :wink:

CJ,

'ALL' was a poor catch all term. I actually almost never use near 3:00 or 9:00.

I'm usually between 4:30 & 7:30 as well as 10:30 to 1:30 when 'needed'.

RJ

 

[LAMas]

CJ,

I got it & I've had it for a long time. There is nothing 'holding' the bottom of my cue until 'after' impact, it's all about the top side nestled in the 'two(2)' points of my contact with the cue. Although I use all of the 'edges' of the tip but hardly ever the center.

RJ

I saw Efren talking to a mutual friend at the Hard Times In Los Angeles and telling him that he uses a firm bridge a very light grip on the butt. He also uses an open bridge when he applies "spin" - english to get around the table with the rock. I find both techniques useful.:smile:

I have never been to the other LA.:wink:

 

[ENGLISH!]

I saw Efren talking to a mutual friend at the Hard Times In Los Angeles and telling him that he uses a firm bridge a very light grip on the butt. He also uses an open bridge when he applies "spin" - english to get around the table with the rock. I find both techniques useful.:smile:

I have never been to the other LA.:wink:

Thanks LAMas.

I was just wondering. I too use an open bridge when applying english high on the ball but I'll use a closed one if I'm drawing hard.:wink:

Rick

 

[LAMas]

Thanks LAMas.

I was just wondering. I too use an open bridge when applying english high on the ball but I'll use a closed one if I'm drawing hard.:wink:

Rick

I concur. I also use a closed bridge as low as I can by flatening my hand on the table when drawing hard and open when applying top and high english for as Efren said "Spin".:smile:

Be well.

 

[Shaky1]

If you're taking an inch-and-a-half stroke, are you using a two-inch bridge? It's actually very difficult to hit such a stroke hard with the short bridge as the tip disappears into your bridge hand and stops lengthening its "arc". Try it and see.

When I use it , I use my regular bridge length. I just bring it back shorter and follow through. If I need a harder draw, I might lengthen it to 2 inches. It's more of a punch stroke. Think of it as if you are inside of a tight cluster of balls playing straight pool. Almost the same.