Bigginers: I see this bridge used incorrectly everyday.
- Thread starter ktrepal85
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yup beginners do alot wrong
because they're
beginners
because they're
beginners
The rail is the bridge, not the hand. Maybe there's a reason to have the heel of the hand on the rail, but bridge stability doesn't seem to be it.
pj
chgo
It doesn't have to be universal to be a better idea. Everything isn't just a matter of personal preference.
I think having the thumb over the shaft hides too much of it.
pj
chgo
It's important to note that the thumbnail should be against the left side of the stick, just as Willie Mosconi taught us. This is especially important for breaking from the side rail.
I love the threads like this, like the one where some random creates a thread to say that elbow drop is wrong...
As if these topics have never ever been discussed here on a website that has thousands of pool players posting everyday. As if they have some type of knowledge that is irrefutable and no one else had any idea about it.
As if these topics have never ever been discussed here on a website that has thousands of pool players posting everyday. As if they have some type of knowledge that is irrefutable and no one else had any idea about it.
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Do this test. Get to a table, setup a ball about 3" from the rail. Create your bridge.
If you leave the thumb parallel to the cue stick notice the angle of the middle finger from the line of the shot.
Now, tuck your thumb under your palm. NO TUCK IT lol. Now take a look at what happens with your middle finger.
If you leave the thumb parallel to the cue stick notice the angle of the middle finger from the line of the shot.
Now, tuck your thumb under your palm. NO TUCK IT lol. Now take a look at what happens with your middle finger.
Highly unlikely, I use that bridge and I get all the time.
...of course I really suck, but ......
But the OP is a little lacking with the SPELLING knowledge!! haha
He also said in the same breath that you don't have to look at the object ball last to be a good player. Perhaps the rare exception is if you have a Gold Crown IV with English Green cloth?
I can't break, I can't draw, will breaking result in holes in my cloth, and today, where should I squat?
I often wonder if some start threads so they can improve their game, or their real intent is merely to amuse themselves, or they thrive on the attention?
I enjoy informative threads. That's why I visit; to learn, but the recent outbreak of thinly veiled, attention getting theads is really starting to become annoying.
This applies somewhat to pedantic threads, but mostly to those who must lay awake at night trying to dream up thread topics. I am a most willing "protege", but only to those that post matters of true relevance.
I was so depressed after getting my clock cleaned playing One Pocket, that I jumped from a basement window. Damn near twisted my ankle.
I saw the Old Gentleman from whom I had to steal everything use this bridge when I was 13. I tried it & could not get comfortable with the cue riding on that top side of the thumb & the nail.
I know it's better but can not for the life of me make myself do it.
Every time I notice someone use it I give it a feel test & I still can't make myself do it.
I guess I'll forever be on the wrong side of this one.
Best 2 All,
Rick
I know it's better but can not for the life of me make myself do it.
Every time I notice someone use it I give it a feel test & I still can't make myself do it.
I guess I'll forever be on the wrong side of this one.
Best 2 All,
Rick