How to Do a Bridge Hold Against the Rail in Pool
If you normally find a couple of free hours every day and are looking for a fun activity, you can take up pool. It is considered to be one of the most popular indoor games, and requires a lot of skill and practice. One of the most important factors in pool is your control over the cue, which in turn depends a lot on your bridge (the hand you place on the table to rest the cue on).
One of the major challenges faced by new players is to make a bridge hold against the rail of a pool table, which is crucial when playing close to the rails.
Instructions
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When to make a bridge
While playing pool, you will often come across a situation where the cue ball is resting right right next to a rail and you have to execute your stroke from that awkward position. In order to ensure a clean contact between the cue and the cue ball, you will have to do a bridge hold with your week hand (left hand of a right hander). This stance will be different than your usual stance, hence requiring a lot of practice. -
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Place your palms on the rail
If the cue ball is almost adjoined to the border of a pool table, you need to place the palm of your non-cue hand on the rail firmly. If the placement of the palm will be weak, you will not be able to execute the shot properly. -
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Lift your thumb
Having placed your palm on the rail, the next step for you is to lift your thumb close to the index finger, just like the normal stance you take before playing a shot in pool. -
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Make a bridge
From this position, you need pull your fingers back without bending them or moving your arm or wrists. Your hand will naturally form the shape of a bridge, making it easier for you to play the stroke properly. In this position, it is recommended that you hold the cue firmly while executing the shot.
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One of the major challenges faced by new players is to make a bridge hold against the rail of a pool table, which is crucial when playing close to the rails.Next%20stop%3A%20Pinterest "Pin It")
