Glendale
Banned
Why do so many players treat a bridge like its cancerous? I see some pros stretch to kingdom come before they'll use one. I see even the best do the behind the back stroke stretch. I see strong players switch to lefty and stroke like a C player before they'll contaminate their hands with a stinkin' bridge. Sometimes when a player does use a bridge, they stroke it like they're having a seizure!
A streamed match last night at SBE had a very respected player just blow it because IMO his bridge skills and aversion to using one was deficient.
What's the big issue with better, more efficient bridge work? As my general rule - if I have to reach length-wise past the opposite 3rd diamond, I don't hesitate to grab a bridge. It don't scare me none. :thumbup:
Ok, rant over...
Lol...nice rant. I agree, a lot of players stay away from it like the plague.
Personally, I think I'm better off switching hands or going behind the back when I have a long stretch, but I'm not foolish....I'll use it when I have to. Why do I do this?....because I'm too lazy to learn how to use that stupid thing. Maybe I'm stupid for saying that, but I don't like shooting with it. I'm uncomfortable with it. I guess the same rant can apply for people who don't like to wear a pool glove, or people who don't like wearing condoms.