Question about looped hand bridges

[Positively Ralf]

Always wondered, is there much a difference between the way older players like Caras and Mosconi bridged(tripod) and the way guys like Dechaine and Sigel bridge(looped with ring figure tucked in)?

Does the tucked in bridge give better view of the cue ball or something?

 

[Patrick Johnson]

Always wondered, is there much a difference between the way older players like Caras and Mosconi bridged(tripod) and the way guys like Dechaine and Sigel bridge(looped with ring figure tucked in)?

Does the tucked in bridge give better view of the cue ball or something?

I think it's just a "tic", like tapping the ring finger while aiming.

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[FranCrimi]

I think it's just a "tic", like tapping the ring finger while aiming.

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You'd be surprised.... there may be a reason that works for them. It could have to do with a feeling of more stability under the palm. I'll ask the next time I see either of them but I don't think it will be any time soon.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

It could have to do with a feeling of more stability under the palm.

I can see that - good observation.

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[HawaiianEye]

I use a closed bridge for the majority of my shots…even tap ins.

I have several variations of my normal bridge that I use when something doesn’t feel just right for some reason.

Using a couple of fingers tucked under your palm sometimes feels a bit more stable or may provide a little more elevation if your bridge hand is in an awkward place on the table or between a cluster of balls.

I sometimes tuck fingers under my palm and press my bridge hand down flat on the table if I want a really sturdy and level bridge for a power draw stroke.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

I sometimes tuck fingers under my palm and press my bridge hand down flat on the table if I want a really sturdy and level bridge for a power draw stroke.

That sounds almost like a fist bridge.

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[HawaiianEye]

That sounds almost like a fist bridge.

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Exactly.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

That sounds almost like a fist bridge.

Exactly.

The lowest bridge I know - thumb flat on the cloth.

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[HawaiianEye]

That's the lowest bridge I know - my thumb flat on the cloth.

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When using that bridge, I sometimes have my pinky finger stretched out to provide a little more support, with the other fingers under my palm.

With the pinky sticking out it looks a little more aristocratic, too.

 

[FranCrimi]

I use a closed bridge for the majority of my shots…even tap ins.

I have several variations of my normal bridge that I use when something doesn’t feel just right for some reason.

Using a couple of fingers tucked under your palm sometimes feels a bit more stable or may provide a little more elevation if your bridge hand is in an awkward place on the table or between a cluster of balls.

I sometimes tuck fingers under my palm and press my bridge hand down flat on the table if I want a really sturdy and level bridge for a power draw stroke.

But that's not what the discussion is about. The discussion is about tucking in a finger all the time, not under certain circumstances. We all adapt our bridges in different situations.

 

[HawaiianEye]

But that's not what the discussion is about. The discussion is about tucking in a finger all the time, not under certain circumstances. We all adapt our bridges in different situations.

The reason they do it is because they feel that is best for them

It doesn't mean other people will have the same experience.