To much weight?

CaptainJR

CaptainJR

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I played more pool this past weekend than I've ever played in a two day period. Then Monday evening I spent a few hours working on the mistakes I could remember making. What does this have to do with weight? My right shoulder hurts. I'm a lefty and I'm wondering if it hurts because I've been putting to much weight on my bridge hand. I know you need a solid bridge, but am I over doing it?

Do you all actually put a little weight on your bridge hand or is your weight over your feet and you just get your solid bridge holding your hand steady and keeping it firm or something?

Sounds like this could be hard to talk about? I know I had a little trouble describing it, but I do think I lean into the shot a little, actually putting a little body weight on my bridge.

I'm talking about on a regular shot. Not when your reaching for a shot. Also I know that I've always done this on purpose when breaking to get a little body weight into the break, but I think I might have left it carry over into my regular shot a little to much.
 
I notice that my left shoulder hurts (I'm right handed) when in practice-mode for 5+ hours without a 15-minute break or so. I think this is due to overdoing it. I'm curious as to what others say.
 
You could have just overdone it.

I've noticed something similar when I throw darts. Not like they're too heavy....just not used to the workout :)


Dave
 
CaptainJR said:
I played more pool this past weekend than I've ever played in a two day period. Then Monday evening I spent a few hours working on the mistakes I could remember making. What does this have to do with weight? My right shoulder hurts. I'm a lefty and I'm wondering if it hurts because I've been putting to much weight on my bridge hand. I know you need a solid bridge, but am I over doing it?

Do you all actually put a little weight on your bridge hand or is your weight over your feet and you just get your solid bridge holding your hand steady and keeping it firm or something?

Sounds like this could be hard to talk about? I know I had a little trouble describing it, but I do think I lean into the shot a little, actually putting a little body weight on my bridge.

I'm talking about on a regular shot. Not when your reaching for a shot. Also I know that I've always done this on purpose when breaking to get a little body weight into the break, but I think I might have left it carry over into my regular shot a little to much.
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Cap,

I've had this problem to a point where I almost had to forfeit a match, it hurt so much.

Anyway, you've diagnosed the source of your problem - you are putting too much weight onto your bridge arm and you're straining your muscles.

Try this - when you get into your set position on the table, draw a little back onto your back leg - your left leg - and take some weight off your bridge arm.

Barbara
 
If you are putting weight on your bridge hand, it's hurting your game. Try this. Take your stance. You should be easily able to raise and lower your bridge hand without losing balance or having your head move at all. Your weight should be centered on your feet. A stiff straight legged stance could be the culprit.

I don't get those aches and pains. The only body strain I get is a stiff arm when I practice break shots a lot - it's the same feeling I get after throwing a bunch of fastballs in baseball.


Chris
 
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I agree with Chris. You should have "some" weight on the bridge, but you should be balanced enough to lift your bridge hand without moving from your stance. I've had some shoulder pain as well, but mine is from bad rotator cuff's.
 
Thank you all for the replies. It sure was nice to see that I'm not alone on this. I was sort of embarrassed at first to make the post, don't want the ladies to think I'm a weakling. LOL

I almost hate to add anything additional to my pre-shot at this time. I'm making good progress. This is getting like GOLF. All the things I use to have to remember in my pre-shot. GEZZZZZ
 
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