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- I need to know how to execute different bridges for different shots.
- dee amie, houston
- For a follow shot I prefer an open bridge since it allows you to elevate comfortably and gives you a better line of sight on the cue ball.
Draw shots should be executed with a closed bridge since closing your bridge encourages you to stay down and follow through (something you desperately need especially with the long draw shots).
With “stop” you can use the bridge of your preference, whatever feels most comfortable. I use center ball quite frequently and like the open bridge best for that position as well as “stop”.
- Kim White
- I have a hard time drawing the cue ball back, back right, and back left....What do you suggest to improve upon that part of my game?
- Dee Amie, houston
- It's difficult to trouble shoot without actually seeing you. You are better off finding a BCA certified instructor. A common mistake people make when drawing the ball back is that they do not follow through enough past the cueball during their final stroke. they tend to shoot down at the cueball landing at the cueball rather than aiming low and shooting all the way through the cueball. Chalk up, aim as low as you can, have a loose grip and find a point three inches past the cueball that you will follow your tip through to. Good luck.
- Jeanette Lee
- Hello Allison- We always hear how snooker players have an advantage over pool players. I was wondering if you think there a aspects to snooker that can cause problems when playing pool? Thanks, Bradley
- Bradley Bruns, Wichita Kansas
- Not really. I think the Snooker technique is almost flawless as you have to be so accurate and need excellent mechanics. I haven’t played Snooker for 13 years and I can guarantee my stroke is not as pure as when I first came over here. However, if I practiced on a 12 foot table I expect over a couple of months my technique would improve quickly. In Pool there is a forgiveness in the pockets that isn’t there in Snooker and this can cause complacency and sloppiness around the table. No matter what you do try to have a strict routine that is repeated over and over to instill good mechanics
- Allison Fisher
- What is the best way to practice bank shots?
- BILL FORD, DALLAS
- First understand the rails. How they work. How does a narrow or wide differ? A hard or soft hit? I would start at constant places near a diamond and set up the different one rail kicks so you understand these
things. Then just start banking balls. There are also many books out there as well.
- Jeanette Lee
- I just wanted to give a huge thanks to you Jeanette and to all the Professional Women pool players out there. I, like many others I'm sure have been inspired by you and got hooked on this wonderful game. I always try and catch all of the matches on ESPN. I wish there was a billiards channel, there's a tennis channel why can't we have a billiards channel? I guess I just wanted to say thanks for all that you do!
- Rich Hollenbeck, Madison, Wi
- Thanks Rich. Very kind. We are very lucky to have so many great pro women out there that are approachable and friendly. There are definitely more women today that are willing to go the extra mile to welcome new players and grow the sport. I'd love a billiard channel as well!
- Jeanette Lee
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