Use a Bridge or opposite hand........

[CajunPopeye]

Do you prefer to use a bridge? I prefer shooting opposite handed or stretching to using a bridge. I've only ever tried a bridge a few times in 42 years or so shooting. Less than 10, and probably closer to 4. (I spent some years drinking, so some might've slipped by w/o me remembering.) I'll also opt for a bank shot rather than a bridge. Let me know your choices. There are no right or wrong answers as these are preferences.

 

[George the Greek]

I use a bridge quite comfortably and have no need for an extension on my cue

 

[Atlatlien]

I practice shooting off-handed so I'm pretty comfortable in those situations but sometimes having to use the mechanical bridge cannot be avoided.

 

[bbb]

i cant shoot opposite handed but am just starting to practice that
i use an extension /the bridge/or the bridge and the extension
i wont play a bank or stretch if i dont have to

 

[CajunPopeye]

I practice shooting off-handed so I'm pretty comfortable in those situations but sometimes having to use the mechanical bridge cannot be avoided.

I've been avoiding it for decades. At 5'5 1/2 I can still stretch and reach or switch hands without thinking of picking up a bridge. I don't spend much time on 9 or 10 foot tables. If I did, it might be different.

 

[CajunPopeye]

i cant shoot opposite handed but am just starting to practice that
i use an extension /the bridge/or the bridge and the extension
i wont play a bank or stretch if i dont have to

I'm getting better left handed. I have to make myself NOT bank the shot. A good friend of mine and I used to play bank the 8 to make the game last longer for me (he was better than me, most of the time). *I'm even decent banking left handed.*

 

[Cord]

Just an 8-9" extension. At 6'1" with long arms, I rarely need anything else. But if it's needed? Definitely the bridge. I may as well shoot with my feet as my off-hand.

 

[couldnthinkof01]

Opposite hand, bridge, extension..I use them all. Depends on the situation and what feels comfortable.

 

[Scratch85]

Opposite hand for me unless I am shooting over the top of a ball. I’m not coordinated enough to bridge over a ball, opposite handed, and stay accurate.


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[Black-Balled]

Extension, behind the back, or bridge for me...in that order.

Opposite hand is a poor choice for me

 

[Sooner32]

I don't spend much time on 9 or 10 foot tables. If I did, it might be different.

I'm just the opposite. I really only play on a 9 footer and need to use the bridge quite a bit. I do try to shoot lefty If I can reach it that way first though.

 

[ShootingArts]

Do you prefer to use a bridge? I prefer shooting opposite handed or stretching to using a bridge. I've only ever tried a bridge a few times in 42 years or so shooting. Less than 10, and probably closer to 4. (I spent some years drinking, so some might've slipped by w/o me remembering.) I'll also opt for a bank shot rather than a bridge. Let me know your choices. There are no right or wrong answers as these are preferences.

I usually bring my strong hand across in front of my body for simple shots. I will use the bridge for harder shots or find a better shot. My weak hand was never used enough when I came back to pool to have high confidence in it.

Another shot that sometimes prevents needing to shoot weak handed is to lean over the table and reach overhead with both hands. Seems awkward but because of the few shots this is used for they are usually pretty easy. Very rarely do I miss this.

Hu

 

[skor]

Extension is first priority, bridge is second priority, behind the back is third. Can’t do opposite hand

 

[tim913]

If I can’t stretch and get it I’ll grab the granny stick, quite comfortable with it