MR TUGWELL Playing pool with both hands.

[pooln8r]

If you make a decision to play strictly with your opposite hand for a period of time, say 6 months, you'll be amazed at how quickly you get proficient at it.

First I have to say...you rock at what you do. can't wait for the next video.

I agree Absolutely! I did that and it was tough at first to get everything in alignment but after a while I would win tournaments lefty. I used to play matches to mix it up a bit by switching hands every other shot even doing full cue jump shots and masse lefty. It felt so natural to me doing it after all that practice that I don't think very many people realized I was switching hands until after someone watching pointed it out to them.

 

[richiebalto]

First I have to say...you rock at what you do. can't wait for the next video.

I agree Absolutely! I did that and it was tough at first to get everything in alignment but after a while I would win tournaments lefty. I used to play matches to mix it up a bit by switching hands every other shot even doing full cue jump shots and masse lefty. It felt so natural to me doing it after all that practice that I don't think very many people realized I was switching hands until after someone watching pointed it out to them.

Is there certain shots that you would shoot left handed,because you thought you would have a better chance to exacute them,instead of shooting right handed,

 

[Dave_C]

I'm usually a lurker here, but this topic caught my eye. When I was beginning to play (way back when) I realized that I hated the crutch. I forced myself to shoot lefty for a good six months, and I can tell you that it's very awkward at first (not to mention a little bit embarrassing) but it was well worth it.

I tend to get some second looks now when playing in local/regional tournaments when I automatically switch hands for shots I can't get to. Its definitely worth the effort of learning it.

Dave in Indiana

 

[poolhustler]

Add Ernesto Dominguez to the list of talented off handed shooters.

He can also shoot some onehanded!!!

:thumbup:

 

[Mr441]

Mike Sigel plays very well with both hands. He's naturally right handed but started playing as a kid left handed because he thought that since he's right handed he was supposed to bridge with that hand so he stuck with it. later in life he learned to play "opposite handed" as well.