The Bridge Hand - Pool Basics

The Bridge Hand - Pool Basics | Pool School

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video we look at the bridge hand in pool and a couple of different pool bridge techniques. We discuss the open bridge and the closed bridge (also known as v bridge and loop bridge), and reasons why the suit British pool and American pool differently. We also looking at bridging over other balls, bridging from the rail and across the rail.
This is part of a series of video I'll be making to cover the fundamentals of pool and key aspects for pool beginners.
The shots are carried out on a 7ft Supreme Winner UK 8 ball table
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@Nkos1 3 жыл бұрын

My friends have been destroying me at pool all week😭😭. I had to bring in reinforcements

@khizarmalik3841 Жыл бұрын

Same with me😢

@RandomHockeyFan123 Жыл бұрын

Bruh same here 😂 I just had a worst play with my bro cuz I can’t hit the right angle of the pools on the same a while ago so I am here for this video😂

@pugilistking5606 Жыл бұрын

How’s it going

@j.santiagobaez4224 Жыл бұрын

Same here

@shshayan3417 Жыл бұрын

lmao my father is destroying me at pool hes a real pro😂

@RadioTom103 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Indiana, but I had the opportunity a few years ago to visit Southampton and play some British pool. My opponent commented on my closed bridge. I hadn't noticed that British players use open bridges before and I had no explanation of why the difference. Thanks for your wonderful and quite obvious answer! Recently, I've switched to an open bridge on many shots and find it has helped my game. I love the more open view of the shot and the ability to get lower on the cue ball. It has helped my accuracy quite a bit! I love your videos!

@leviathian6trik6bitch30 2 жыл бұрын

Also from Indiana😁

@LilSkrimp69 2 жыл бұрын

@@leviathian6trik6bitch30 same lol

@columbiantoad 2 жыл бұрын

Southamptons awful, should've come to Pompey instead 😉

@RadioTom103 2 жыл бұрын

@@columbiantoad Thanks for the advice and the lesson. I didn't know that Portsmouth was often called "Pompey." I was in England for only 2 weeks and walked from my hotel near the Southampton airport to a pub in Eastleigh to play. I did get a chance to visit the museum ship area in Portsmouth one day though.

@columbiantoad 2 жыл бұрын

@@RadioTom103 outside coming in, they're both beautiful cities. But when you're from either one, you tend to dislike the other 🤣 But yes, the historic dockyard at Pompey is a great visit, especially if you get the full tour from action stations.

@johnnywatson3971 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the clear explanations and descriptions of the physics involved. I do feel that most beginner players don't consider the fact that they aren't striking the cue ball accurately and consistently, and instead think they aren't good at hitting the object ball.

@edwardierd09 2 жыл бұрын

I played for years and never was told to follow through on shots...videos like this are great for improving your game a little and being more precise in shooting

@Fearless13289 3 жыл бұрын

This technique really improved my game and the grip thanks sir👌

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@hardician4166 2 жыл бұрын

Him: ( explaining how to bridge) Cue ball waiting to be hit : 👁️👄👁️

@ericmiller6113 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been playing pool for over 20 years and this was still really informative for me! I appreciate the quality of video with all the angles and advise too. I feel like I don’t even want to use closed bridge anymore! Going to try to go to an all open bridge game instead of mixed and see how it goes! Great work 👍

@rohansopp3920 Жыл бұрын

Never been so teased in my life! I really wanted you to hit the ball

@justtalk5970 Жыл бұрын

Took me a while to find a video that really gave me a good idea of the different positions and physics involved with different types of shots. This was awesome, thank you!!

@onniroy4975 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent concise video. My major weakness is not being able to confidently use any bridge other than the open hand version. So when a ball is fairly near the cushion my bridge is too high as you observed. I know I should just play with the closed position until I get used to it but just feels like there is too much resistance when the cue passes through the closed loop!!

@punguru1360 Жыл бұрын

same... i mostly only use open bridge, as you had said, there's just too much resistance and much worse on a not that maintained stick. I sometimes modify my bridge to get to different angles without resulting to a closed bridge.

@benjismith6656 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have been needing this video.

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Hope it's helpful?

@davidlewis3867 2 жыл бұрын

It's interesting; I'm an American who has only recently started playing pool and trying to get better, yet I naturally prefer the British open bridge hand. Even when playing with an American style cue. I've tried the closed bridge hand and get too much friction on the cue, even when loosening my fingers. I'm still very new to the game and the whole finger raising to adjust the cue idea never occurred to me. I'll have to try it out next time I play. Good video, glad I watched.

@mtburton909 2 жыл бұрын

Used to play snooker with snooker cues and had massive problems with wrapping my index finger round the cue. Watching this makes sense. Never had rolled my index over my cue on the cushion either come to think of it

@rubendanielsson633 4 ай бұрын

This was the video I needed! Thanks a lot, explained it great 👍👍

@lolycandoit8658 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I'm new at playing pool but I enjoy it. You showed some great hand techniques which I will be using!!

@XBrandonLeeX765 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the demonstration. I’ve always used an open bridge & got called out on it. I did what was comfortable for me & I was made to think I was doing it wrong. I wanted to whack the ball! I was getting anxiety😆

@toddb6576 2 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful. Thank you Sir!

@Rojas199 2 жыл бұрын

I just started playing pool this been so helpful thank you 😊

@jennieconlon2926 2 ай бұрын

I found this video really useful ☺️ gave me loads of tips thanks

@dermotshaw6775 3 жыл бұрын

I like the tip with the over bridge for stability. Cheers pal

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@CS-bh4ur 2 жыл бұрын

This video got my subscription 👍👍👍

@mastertim9117 3 жыл бұрын

This really help me thanks😎👍

@robinnicholas9042 3 жыл бұрын

Another top video one thing to note is with US pool bridge they tend to use more power then uk pool so it gives more support for the power shots as opposed to open bridging

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers. Yep definitely another reason it is used.

@siddharthgupta1821 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, it really helped and also you cleared doubts thanks♥ keep creating more

@TheCorduroyCommunist 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man its just what i needed

@eshaan9574 3 жыл бұрын

This was amazing, really helpful thank you. Excellent guide for beginners 👍🏼

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jmedina6625 11 ай бұрын

@@PoolSchoolwhat is the best way to bridge with sweaty hands? cue rubs against my hand instead of sliding

@zekeeboy1826 3 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me ❤️ Thank you 🎱😎

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad it helped.

@kriztiannelson13 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video thanks.

@gavinlangford2984 2 жыл бұрын

Wow great tutorials and great to see some with in depth information. I haven't come across any tutorials with as much in depth information

@simplythebest286 3 жыл бұрын

excellent vidéo : keep up the good job !!!

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@edwardlovera5867 5 ай бұрын

Cool video Thanks for sharing 😊

@CS-bh4ur 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate!

@PoolSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@NorenaArias Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks!

@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dikshitadesai Жыл бұрын

thank you, I always used close bridge and then I saw my friends using open bridge. I was confused. This was helpful

@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@epicferret1 3 жыл бұрын

Best channel

@metricrl_ 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful 😃

@elsammy809Tv Жыл бұрын

great vid

@neetrab 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@deekshithreddy6663 2 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for him to hit the ball the whole video

@dutton2666 3 жыл бұрын

Great pointers and videos, do you have any advice on buying a table I have the room for a 7ft table just so many out there I can not pick one out of the crowd

@dutton2666 3 жыл бұрын

Found ur video talking about ur table

@courtneydaniells5571 3 жыл бұрын

Please can you do a video on predicting angles when using more than one cushion for either positioning/to get out of snooker Thanks, your Videos are great

@courtneydaniells5571 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hr2Po7afv5emcZ8.html this is a great video for American pool regarding this, I didn't know if there was something similarly logical for English pool? :)

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Not really because we don't have the diamonds to work with. You could estimate without but then it's probably easier just to look at angles in and out and work it out yourself.

@Ali-ys9nh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍❤️

@jpbroussard1553 Жыл бұрын

Your hand looks like “Thing” from The Adam’s Family, and it’s very impressive sir.

@user-bm7ze1vn8f 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. As a Canadian i face peer pressure to not use an open bridge. But i find it terrible to intrude on the sight line. I'll stay with an open bridge. Thanks!!!

@dominickheadworth7080 2 жыл бұрын

For closed bridge use ur middle finger as a guide so as u put pressure with ur index ur middle finger will push the cue in the opposite direction ur cue is being pulled by ur index cause if 2 points of pressure both pressing in on each other giving I a super stable shooting platform

@onniroy4975 3 жыл бұрын

My game has been plagued by missing the odd pot when I should have used the closed bridge instead of the open one. After just a few hours of using the closed bridge (when appropriate) my potting has noticeably become more consistent and it actually has started to feel natural. I am now using the closed bridge for the break off (although my table is 8ft) and again there is a noticeable increase in power and a better spread. I would definitely recommend studying this video closely as it is likely to make a significant difference to your game!!

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just out of interest you say your table is 8ft, is that an English style table (rounded pockets) or American (sharp angled pockets)? And what size balls are you using?

@onniroy4975 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is the 8ft princes supreme english pool table. So the one they previously used in the world 8ball pool championships until it became a two table final format☹️. For the most part I play with your pro cup aramith balls but sometimes use a 2inch cue ball! I usually warm up playing with the larger standard full size snooker set of aramith pool balls to improve accuracy and concentration!! BTW really enjoying deploying the one piece Pearson break cue - it is so smooth and resistance free! Keep up the good work. Genuinely improving my game!!

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

I've never come across an 8ft english table, all the pool halls and pubs I play at have 7ft. Is it much different to play on? Break cue sounds nice, might look into one myself.

@onniroy4975 3 жыл бұрын

Ironically I have hardly played on any 7ft tables! Would you consider doing some coaching (paid, of course) via zoom or by assessing via an uploaded video? I have seen some snooker coaches offering this. Cheers

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

It's not something I've done before, but I have noticed a few other people doing it and have had other requests as well. I couldn't do face to face stuff as I have too many other things on but I might look into offering something online. Just need to work out the logistics of how to do it (and what to charge, I wouldn't really know?). Maybe send me a private message through facebook and we could discuss it further?

@sathyaprabharani7610 2 ай бұрын

Good 👍 explanation

@PoolSchool 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@bubbaballer88 2 жыл бұрын

So, you're saying American's shafts are bigger..? Hahaha thank you for the lesson can't wait to implement in my game!

@antoniotrew5894 Жыл бұрын

When I first started playing pool I wanted to only use the open bridge because i wanted be as consistent as I could...Now I use both bridges I use the open bridge on basic and soft-medium hits, and I switch to the closed bridge whenever I'm shooting a hard-power shot with applied English...Idk if everyone else does that but if it works it works I guess...

@estherwakanyi281 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to try it today’s,though my sister so very good in the games 😢

@RFishing. 3 жыл бұрын

Good tutorial broo

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

cheers

@stevo2952 2 жыл бұрын

What size tip do you recommend for a cue mate? I can’t decide wether to get a 8mm 8.5mm or a 9mm 🤔

@PoolSchool 2 жыл бұрын

I use a 9mm tip. You can get more spin on the ball with a smaller tip but personally I find it comes at the expense of my straight cueing. If you are even slightly off with a very small tip you will notice it. If you have a perfectly smooth and straight cue action then the smaller tip does allow you to get a little more action on the cue ball.

@michaelmead9589 Жыл бұрын

I don't use open or close bridge, I use one that I have not seen before, it's a semi close bridge with the cue going between the two middle fingers, and my thumb hooking under the cue to complete the hold on the cue.

@poolsharkuk5669 3 жыл бұрын

The only reason I see for using a closed bridge is if you have flaws in your cueing especially on shots that require quite a lot of cue power. For example if you hold the cue tight as you go through the ball then the cue is gonna fly off your bridge hand. I use an open hand bridge always even when playing the american game I also tried a shot on the American table where the cue ball is on the breaking line and the object ball is hanging over the pocket and I used an open hand bridge and I was able to screw the ball all the way back down to the cushion and also did It without the cue flying off my bridge. So I don't see the point in it just use an open hand bridge and heal your stroke flaws instead of working around them

@jayvenable4279 Жыл бұрын

I’m looking for your video on when to pivot the cue for english.

@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын

I don’t have one because I don’t believe in “pivoting” the cue. The “pivot aiming system” and “parallel aiming system” don’t work and are flawed at different speeds. When you use side (or English) you should get down ready to Sue through the side of the ball, not pivot once in position. However there are lots of factors you need to consider which mean you will probably also need to adjust your point of aim. I do have a video about aiming with side.

@Fearless13289 3 жыл бұрын

Sir can I ask about the open bridge the hand that will be guiding the cue must I keep it soild or weakend while doing the strokes

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Take a look at this video where explain it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7WAktOWrq67nqM.html

@Fearless13289 3 жыл бұрын

@@PoolSchool okay sir thanks

@notoriousdigitalmarketing6531 3 жыл бұрын

Got a pool table, I’m excited to see how good I get

@blurr1517 3 жыл бұрын

For how much?

@CS-bh4ur 2 жыл бұрын

Remember that progression is a slow process. Master the fundamentals and I’m sure you’ll be great

@JamesBond-lj6ms 2 жыл бұрын

Lucky

@JamesBond-lj6ms 2 жыл бұрын

@@blurr1517 if you want a full sized one you are looking at LEAST 1500.

@unknownstrangertv 2 жыл бұрын

U should have learned first

@tyrexvlogs1915 Жыл бұрын

Hey how much did you buy this pool table?

@user-uh7ei9fr5k 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@JamesBond-lj6ms 2 жыл бұрын

I play American pool and I use open V. I just found I have more control that way and I can make more consistent shots. That and the cue dragging on the index finger drives me nuts

@mkv2718 10 ай бұрын

same here. i have sweaty hands and i find i get a smoother shot with an open V. when i first started doing it, i didn’t even know it was considered strange for American pool… it just felt more comfortable 🤷‍♂️. it was just something i played for fun after all…

@liltone9614 5 ай бұрын

i'm somewhere in between closed bridge. I classify myself as a semi-closed bridge grip.

@ThroughtheVisuals Ай бұрын

My brother hadi said u are a fool but i dont agree ur amazing thank u

@outofthebox9913 2 ай бұрын

He didn’t take a single shot lol

@victorbugarin5409 2 ай бұрын

😎Instead of roasting my friends and family at pool I'd rather roast the ones who don't like me period and could learn a crap load of respect from this guy,amen

@Scotty917 2 жыл бұрын

Im so bad at pool hope this helps

@prideland6766 3 жыл бұрын

I am the 500 one to like

@MrJonojono34 2 жыл бұрын

why do they use a bigger diameter cue in america? surely the smaller tip gives you better control of the white

@PoolSchool 2 жыл бұрын

It’s because of the cue ball size. In English pool it is only 1 7/8ths “ whereas in American pool it is 2 1/4”. So relative to the ball the tips are fairly similar.

@MrMattie725 2 жыл бұрын

Guess I shouldn't be surprised the American cue is bigger, fatter and less elegant.

@greengame9713 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@stevem2878 11 ай бұрын

Really good fuckin teacher

@luljayfrmda765 Жыл бұрын

Do I hold my thumb tight? On the bridge

@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын

Tight to your hand on the open bridge, yes.

@ShotCalla19 3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t get my hand bridge from here just curious if my hand bridge would be on this list, I get told it looks very professional.

@jq1683 3 жыл бұрын

so was your hand bridge on this list or no

@ShotCalla19 3 жыл бұрын

@@jq1683 no but it’s okay what ever works, works.

@hfernandez8777 4 ай бұрын

Pool 🎱

@JuanAlvareZ-up5dc Жыл бұрын

The wrapping around the cue used to be how I used to shoot. Since I was a kid, I was better shooting that way too and was good. For some reason I stopped play and now shoot using the way we usually see people shooting. I feel awkard now shooting the way I used to, I don't get why, is it better shooting with the finger wrapped around the cue. Or does it really matter?

@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын

It’s a little bit of personal preference, but there are mechanical reasons why the loop bridge is not great for English pool cues. As I described in the video, if you cue has a reasonable taper, then the loop bridge is not ideal. With an American cue which has a far more subtle taper it’s not an issue. An open bridge works for both.

@Steven4365 2 жыл бұрын

1:50

@leandrekillings8263 Жыл бұрын

I don't have a hitch hiker thumb

@Ahmed_forL Жыл бұрын

I'll always love to watch jason stathem teach me pool

@PoolSchool Жыл бұрын

😂

@intisher9363 Жыл бұрын

hit the ball already.I am having ADHD

@RoseSinging3101 21 күн бұрын

Lol😂😂

@Atleast3characterz 9 ай бұрын

I hate that I don't have octopus levels of control with my fingers. I can't bend my pinky without bending ring fingers

@mattiv.7223 3 жыл бұрын

Why you don't use taom chalk?

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Not tried it. Quite happy with my Triangle Pro chalk though.

@mattiv.7223 3 жыл бұрын

Try it. It's best chalk in world. Reasons why: Doesn't mess cloth and balls, no kicks, no miscues, best grip, last 2 times longer than any other chalk. I have been taom user for 2 years, because it's simply the best chalk. I'm snooker player, I play on my own 12-foot table.

@jamesroche6138 3 жыл бұрын

The pro chalk is so much more expensive than normal triangle chalk

@PoolSchool 3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitively better but the price difference is is quite big. About 50p for normal and £1.80 for pro. Just looked up Taom though and it’s ridiculous, about £15 for 1 piece!!!!!

@mattiv.7223 3 жыл бұрын

@@PoolSchool yes it's not cheap, but it's worth it. I'm Finnish🇫🇮

@obedreyes7395 2 жыл бұрын

What size is that cue ball

@PoolSchool 2 жыл бұрын

It's a standard British cue ball which is 1 + 7/8th Inch

@obedreyes7395 2 жыл бұрын

@@PoolSchool where you find that

@obedreyes7395 2 жыл бұрын

@@PoolSchool can you send any link where to buy it

@PoolSchool 2 жыл бұрын

@@obedreyes7395 You can get just the Pro Cup cue ball here amzn.to/3qg5YAB or the whole set of Pro cuos balls here amzn.to/2YDAGmp

@oscarsaucedo1310 Жыл бұрын

playing pool is easy

@PastorVinny Жыл бұрын

3:23 🤔

@hagamer7606 2 жыл бұрын

My hand moves alot tho

@ChilledP 2 жыл бұрын

Now I won't look like such a twat down at the pub

@doctormoyo5038 2 жыл бұрын

yes yes but you hit the window man i saw you

@1stIParkMyCar 2 жыл бұрын

Yea thats right, the british have thin shafts and the americans have big, thick shafts 🇺🇲🇺🇲

@ralphishere5756 11 ай бұрын

Rack em

@soniadayuday4774 3 жыл бұрын

cue bridge🎱

@ColmenaresECarlos 10 ай бұрын

Just me or does anyone see the bridging hand as a little person trying to hold up a stick??

@PoolSchool 10 ай бұрын

😂

@zortono8522 3 ай бұрын

My girl just beat me ….😢 need to clear my head

@pauldekoning7679 17 күн бұрын

Need to find a new girl mate 😢

@guillermoflores8929 2 жыл бұрын

snuff

@MissionAcharya 9 күн бұрын

I have lost 11 games😭

@mirandavillanueva5039 11 ай бұрын

i have a billiards date with a guy later i hope i don't look like an idiot

@Happy-xg2hb 2 жыл бұрын

So you’re telling me Americans prefer a larger shaft than the British? Interesting…

@PoolSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Yep and bigger balls! 😉 Although the British do prefer to take their time, the American game is often over pretty quickly!!

@myblacklab7 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of Americans also play "slop." I assume this is popular with Germans as well, but I might be stereotyping.

@NTEDOG561 2 жыл бұрын

@@PoolSchool lol

@kaseybusam8855 Жыл бұрын

Not a PRO here! My opinion....never be too far from the cue ball. It allows wobble, and an inaccurate shot. Once again.....NOT a pro!

@raniaswid9788 2 жыл бұрын

Well done you haven’t taught me shit

@PoolSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent feedback.

@JaswinderKaur-rd9tj Жыл бұрын

Noob at pool

@chickennuggets1837 Жыл бұрын

1:50