Efren's "palm push" shot? What? YouTube video inside

[Renegade]

yeah, i see that most of the filipinos hate using the bridge. they'd rather shoot other-handed. seems django even prefers the behind-the-back shot. so yeah, i get your point.....tnx

 

[RSB-Refugee]

We actually teach that type of shot in one of our classes. I learnt it from a BCA Instructor 40 years ago.

Too bad you don't know what you don't know.....SPF=randyg..BCA Master Instructor

I was playing tonight. I got left with a long stretch, since it was just for fun, I thought what could it hurt. The very first try, it went just as planned. I'm sure, most everyone here could do it. It allows for very accurate tip placement, with a more level cue than with a bridge. I'll probably use it more in the future. Come to think of it, it wasn't a level stroke, it was negative elevation.

Tracy

 

[RSB-Refugee]

When I say tip placement is very accurate, I should add, do not leave 6 or 8 inches between your tip and the cue ball. Put the tip very close to the cue ball and then hit the butt.

Tracy

 

[randyg]

We actually teach that type of shot in one of our classes. I learnt it from a BCA Instructor 40 years ago.

im just curious...in what context do you teach that shot? is there a situation where using that shot would be more advisable that just getting the bridge?

Thanks for asking. We cover that shot and many just like it in our two day EXPERT Class. I think the answer to your question depends on the player. Long arms vs short. We like to teach the bridge in most situations......SPF=randyg

 

[randyg]

Glad to hear it! All the more power to you!

Flex

Thanks Flex, have a great day...,..SPF=randyg

 

[PoolSharkAllen]

We actually teach that type of shot in one of our classes. I learnt it from a BCA Instructor 40 years ago.

im just curious...in what context do you teach that shot? is there a situation where using that shot would be more advisable that just getting the bridge?

I tried this shot yesterday for the first time and made the ball in 3 out of 4 attempts. However, I noticed that with my extended hand bridge, the bridge was wobblier than what I would have preferred. While I don't really like using the mechanical bridge unless I have to, at least the mechanical bridge is usually 100% stable.

So renegade's question is a good one: is there a situation where using that shot would be more advisable that just getting the bridge?

And is there a way to keep the extended hand bridge stable without any wobble?

 

[DougT]

Modified mechanical bridge?

I had the same issue, a little practice I think is required to make a more solid bridge, since I'm just kind of pinching the cue up off the cloth.

Maybe, I could drill a hole low on one of my standard mechanical bridges, to make a more stable bridge? LOLOL
I'd have to name that the Palm Push Bridge shot!

I tried this shot yesterday for the first time and made the ball in 3 out of 4 attempts. However, I noticed that with my extended hand bridge, the bridge was wobblier than what I would have preferred. While I don't really like using the mechanical bridge unless I have to, at least the mechanical bridge is usually 100% stable.

So renegade's question is a good one: is there a situation where using that shot would be more advisable that just getting the bridge?

And is there a way to keep the extended hand bridge stable without any wobble?