chalk with opposite hand...why?

Chalking your cue/art form/intimidating

Chalking your cue can be an art form and an intimidation factor, take Irman Bullard for instance.

As far as chalking a cue goes he can make it look so graceful, and yet so very intimidating to watch.

Irman lets the chalk roll over the tip ever so gently in a half moon motion, and his hand/arm then continues to travel down to his waist, he does this three times with his bridge hand, it being graceful and gentle you can still hear it two tables over.........ssshhiiic, ssshhiiic, ssshhiiic!!!!!.what a beautiful sound!

Before you ever get to shoot a ball you will be helpless!, just by watching him chalk his cue, you'll know your f%$ked!!!!!!

Then he proceeds to run 5 or 6 rack's, so by now your in a coma with that mouth wide open , still sitting there thinking about that chalk!:eek:


David Harcrow
 
I was once told during a lesson session that it advisable to chalk with your grip hand simply to balance the stress of having your cue in the same hand all of the time. He told me that it can tire the muscles and switching the cue to your bridge hand to chalk each shot beneficially rests the grip (dominant) arm.
 
as long as you're not chalking over the table ... :angry:

Im pretty particular about not letting the butt cap touch the floor.

A lot of times it feels like my eyes are constantly out of focus, so it may help to zero in on that tip whilest chalking. just a thought.
 
argggggggggg. Another thing to think about! Damn you pool! I tried this this morning and it works. The ghost didnt know what hit him.
 
Bridge Hand

I'm right-handed and I've been playing, and chalking with my bridge hand 99% of the time, for 31 years. After a shot I don't LOOK for the chalk, I visually feel it with my peripheral vision. When I pick it up without looking at it, I instinctively know which of the 6 sides of the cube I need to get the job done and rotate until it's oriented correctly. I then do a split second grind and then a 3 to 4 second rub on the outside/unused portion of the chalk. I then set the chalk on the rail, again, using peripheral vision so my concentration remains intact. The entire time this process plays out my eyes are on the balls and my thoughts are flowing uninterrupted on what needs to be done next on the table. This works for me. I check my tip regularly when it's NOT my turn at the table and scuff if needed - proactively rather than re-actively - as in, AFTER a miscue. The few times I chalk with my grip hand is after retrieving the bridge from its' holder, but before executing the shot. I'll lay the bridge into position, set the butt of the cue on the floor, and apply the chalk with my right hand. Cool topic though - certainly off the beaten path and worthy of a hats off to the OP.

Ron F
 
This thread is 5 minutes of my life that I'll never get back. Thanks, AZB.
 
I have always chalked with my grip hand.

I come off the shot, switch hands (set the bumper on my shoe so it's not on the-- what the hell IS that on the floor?!?!) and apply the chalk.

I see the chalk is applied well, then I switch back and set up for shot two, the same as shot one.

I think the break is good, some may disagree. Every shot from the first to the last is 'broken' the same way, so in the mind, it is consistent.

As to clean shaft/cloth/wrap... It all gets filthy no matter what. I wipe my cue down before i put it back in the case...:wink:
 
It's simple, folks...

...the idea, as mentioned by several posters, is simply to tap into both sides of the brain. Everybody who mentioned ANY positive aspects to either the bridge or grip hand is right, as far as I'm concerned, because neither hand is wrong. I do enjoy popcorn and pizza, if that matters, and I eat right-handed as I shoot, but never at the table. Glad you all got so much out of my suggestion; "analysis paralysis" was the last thing I hoped to create. GF
 
Chalking

I play left handed

When i'm running balls I chalk with my right hand, but when i'm thinking I chalk with my left hand.
Since my right hand gets all of the chalk stain, it must be an indication that I don't think very much.

Great thread, I just figured out my problem.
 
Ron F said:
I'm right-handed and I've been playing, and chalking with my bridge hand 99% of the time, for 31 years. After a shot I don't LOOK for the chalk, I visually feel it with my peripheral vision. When I pick it up without looking at it, I instinctively know which of the 6 sides of the cube I need to get the job done and rotate until it's oriented correctly. I then do a split second grind and then a 3 to 4 second rub on the outside/unused portion of the chalk. I then set the chalk on the rail, again, using peripheral vision so my concentration remains intact. The entire time this process plays out my eyes are on the balls and my thoughts are flowing uninterrupted on what needs to be done next on the table. This works for me. I check my tip regularly when it's NOT my turn at the table and scuff if needed - proactively rather than re-actively - as in, AFTER a miscue. The few times I chalk with my grip hand is after retrieving the bridge from its' holder, but before executing the shot. I'll lay the bridge into position, set the butt of the cue on the floor, and apply the chalk with my right hand. Cool topic though - certainly off the beaten path and worthy of a hats off to the OP.

Ron F
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LOL........I do sort of the same thing....I play left handed..but I chalk right handed..

I have lost count how many times I have reached for the chalk that was not there....I end up grabbing air....then I actually look for it and find it on the other side of the table...


Also...

Anyone ever notice that Cory Duel character.........He does not even chalk his cue.....He cues his chalk...:wink:
 
George Fels said:
...the idea, as mentioned by several posters, is simply to tap into both sides of the brain. Everybody who mentioned ANY positive aspects to either the bridge or grip hand is right, as far as I'm concerned, because neither hand is wrong. I do enjoy popcorn and pizza, if that matters, and I eat right-handed as I shoot, but never at the table. Glad you all got so much out of my suggestion; "analysis paralysis" was the last thing I hoped to create. GF
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I knew it was something like this, don't remember where I read it. It wasn't in the 100 Tips to Improve Your Game, though, I looked. May have missed it:rolleyes:
 
George Fels said:
...the idea, as mentioned by several posters, is simply to tap into both sides of the brain. Everybody who mentioned ANY positive aspects to either the bridge or grip hand is right, as far as I'm concerned, because neither hand is wrong. I do enjoy popcorn and pizza, if that matters, and I eat right-handed as I shoot, but never at the table. Glad you all got so much out of my suggestion; "analysis paralysis" was the last thing I hoped to create. GF
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Hmmm......... popcorn and pizza. So that's what you're tripping on.:thumbup:
 
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trob said:
I was reading George fells top 30 pool tips and he said for immediate improval in your game chalk with the opposite hand. He said he won't go into why right now...just do it. 25 years of playing and I've never heard of this. So can anyone tell me why?? and is he right? I like george fels a lot. One of the main things I miss about billiards digest.
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A very entertaining thread. :) I was just watching Earl warm up and noticed that he uses his right hand to hold the chalk. I wonder how much his game will improve if he switches hands :eek:
 
Chalking

I play right handed and chalk with my left. To chalk with your grip hand incurs more motions to perform in the process.
 
Snapshot9 said:
I play right handed and chalk with my left. To chalk with your grip hand incurs more motions to perform in the process.
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True Snapshot, but I actually chalk with either hand. It depends if I'm wanting to get to the next shot or want a moment to study the situation. If I want to study it I'll use my grip hand to chalk with the cue butt resting on the floor. Other wise left handed.
 
dorabelle said:
argggggggggg. Another thing to think about! Damn you pool! I tried this this morning and it works. The ghost didnt know what hit him.
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I just heard that most pros put their left sock on first, and then the right sock when they get dressed. :wink:
(Now you have something to think about first thing every morning!)

:grin::grin::grin::grin:

Steve
 
Bud Winger said:
I shoot RIGHT handed and I chalk right handed and
it keeps my bridge hand clean and my shaft clean ....
This is important to me ...
Bud
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Even though I'm a southpaw I still chalk with my bridge hand but like you said I scratch the tip and wipe any access with my butt hand. I cant stand to get chalk on my shaft or bridge hand. It drives me crazy about like a nick or dent does in my shaft.
 
To be honest, I use either hand, don't really pay attention as to why, I just do it.
 
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