This video link came to me today in my daily “billiard” google alert.
It just goes to show that, unfortunately, you don’t need any credentials to put out an instructional video.
The shame of this video is that the information in the dialog, content, text, and even the editing is actually quite accurate and well presented. Unfortunately, they didn’t take the time to cast an actual pool player for the role.
I like how they talk about using the closed/loop bridge and the guy ends up using an open bridge (the worse of them all, with the index finger tucked under – BIG NO-NO) and his follow through is way up in the air.
They also mention trying to break from different places but he only breaks from the one spot and he also crap-racks himself. Good grief.
So, if you’re interested, play the video and ONLY listen to it and read the text. But I advise you please, do NOT watch the guy with his wobbly cue.
“do not watch…” (impossible… it’s like a train wreck!)
and did you catch the tips on those cues?
what are they, slip-on ferrules?
Good eye, FM! Way to notice the slip-on ferrules!
The actor whacks his backhand into the rim of the table. Ow.
Cheap bar tables, slip-on ferrules, cue shafts cut with angled grain ready to be warped.
I often use a more stable break (center ball hit, and less wild toward head ball) by putting the cue ball 9 inches from the end rail and using a rail bridge. Yeah, I know it’s a further distance from the object ball, but the accuracy of the center hit pays off for me. I also begin with my weight aggressively forward before moving my body even further forward during the break.
The Iron grip is why his cue flies up on his follow through. A closed bridge would help but until he loosens his grip he won’t get any follow through.
Thanks Samm I needed a good laugh…**LOL*
I tuck my index finger sometimes when I open bridge on the rail. Is that entirely bad as well?
I’m new to pool, and although I’m not too fond of that bridge, I can’t find one I like better.
Wow, what a train wreck. I fear someone might watch that and try to emulate it in any way shape or form. The craziest part is that it appears someone put half an effort into learning some level of pool vocab or something. . . With all the great instruction and video available for free, how did this ever go anywhere.