Cue Line-up/Sighting

[Pangit]

I have short fat fingers, so a closed bridge hasn't always been my favored option. I adopted the Snooker Player style of playing some years ago. Chin on the Cue,(same way EVERY time) open bridge, Sight it like a Rifle. I think Snooker Players are the best pure Cue Artist in the world.
I've lived in the Philippines off and on for nearly 30 yrs--I've found a way to use a closed bridge, everyone does here. But when I can stretch out and lay my arm on the table, I'll choose an open bridge every-time, unless I'm using "heavy" left/right spin. High/low doesn't seem to matter.

With that said, Irving Crane would keep his chin 3 inches above his cue??? More than one way to skin a cat.

 

[catpool9]

I have short fat fingers, so a closed bridge hasn't always been my favored option. I adopted the Snooker Player style of playing some years ago. Chin on the Cue,(same way EVERY time) open bridge, Sight it like a Rifle. I think Snooker Players are the best pure Cue Artist in the world.
I've lived in the Philippines off and on for nearly 30 yrs--I've found a way to use a closed bridge, everyone does here. But when I can stretch out and lay my arm on the table, I'll choose an open bridge every-time, unless I'm using "heavy" left/right spin. High/low doesn't seem to matter.

With that said, Irving Crane would keep his chin 3 inches above his cue??? More than one way to skin a cat.

That's the way I see it too!, been playing the same way for 40 yrs.,started out playing snooker. I use a closed bridge for up close work or a shot requiring alot of english, most all the long shots are open bridge, you can get the best site picture of the shot that way.

Also I may add use a short bridge stroke for most bar table shots, and a long bridge stroke for most big table shots and you'll begin to play better and get a natural feel for the shot at hand.


David Harcrow

 

[pwd72s]

Different times, different equipment. But from the footage I've seen, Mosconi wasn't a "chin on the cue" guy. I hear he played pretty good.

 

[Pangit]

That's the way I see it too!, been playing the same way for 40 yrs.,started out playing snooker. I use a closed bridge for up close work or a shot requiring alot of english, most all the long shots are open bridge, you can get the best site picture of the shot that way.

Also I may add use a short bridge stroke for most bar table shots, and a long bridge stroke for most big table shots and you'll begin to play better and get a natural feel for the shot at hand.


David Harcrow

It seem's we are rowing the same boat?

 

[SirNoobs]

I don't think what type of bridge matters or if you ride your chin on your cue or not. I believe as long as your stroke is pure and you achieve the results you want, you're good in that area. Look at how Jimmy White plays with an open bridge and look at the spin he can get on the ball! :thumbup:

As for the chin thing, I do it sometimes subconsciously. I also believe that snooker players have the best fundamentals as for pocket billiards. Having the cue in the four points of contact as they say (grip, chest, chin, and bridge) on the line of aim are guidelines to a straight stroke. Then if you look at people like Minnesota Fats who shoots with his head really high (and does pretty well), it doesn't matter; it comes back to stroke and achieving what you intended to do when you lined up behind the cue ball.