BRIDGE LENGTH Effects and Considerations

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Dr. Dave discusses and demonstrates advantages and disadvantages of both long and short bridge lengths.
Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:17 - Recommended Length
0:46 - Stroking Errors
1:46 - Aiming
2:11 - Stroke Accuracy
---- 3:15 - cue elevation
4:59 - Speed Control
---- 5:30 - quarters
---- 6:53 - power shots
---- 7:51 - finesse safety
9:39 - Natural Pivot Length
---- 10:46 - BHE errors
---- 12:40 - power break
14:04 - Wrap Up
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- bridge length resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/b...
- System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): billiards.colostate.edu/faq/s...
- speed control advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/s...
- midpoint-parallel-shift 2-rail-kick aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/b...
- back-hand english (BHE): billiards.colostate.edu/faq/s...
- cue natural pivot length: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/c...
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 121

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

*Contents:* 0:00 - Intro 0:17 - Recommended Length 0:46 - Stroking Errors 1:46 - Aiming 2:11 - Stroke Accuracy ---- 3:15 - cue elevation 4:59 - Speed Control ---- 5:30 - quarters ---- 6:53 - power shots ---- 7:51 - finesse safety 9:39 - Natural Pivot Length ---- 10:46 - BHE errors ---- 12:40 - power break 14:04 - Wrap Up *Supporting Resources:* - bridge length resource page: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/length/ - System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS): billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/ - speed control advice: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/speed/advice/ - midpoint-parallel-shift 2-rail-kick aiming system: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bank-kick/midpoint/ - back-hand english (BHE): billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/bhe-fhe/ - cue natural pivot length: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/natural-pivot-length/ *Subscribe to Dr. Dave's UKposts Channel:* ukposts.info

@DonnieFTyree 19 днів тому

This is the exact video I was looking for... Bridge Length. A topic that is under rated and no one really talks about. Thanks for making a video on this Dr. Dave!

@zanethind 19 днів тому

Agreed

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

You're welcome. This has been on "my list" for a long time also. I'm glad I finally got around to it. The topic isn't "sexy," but it is important.

@zanethind 19 днів тому

@@DrDaveBilliards 👍

@ClocktowerDreamhouse 19 днів тому

As soon as I saw the thumbnail with a measuring stick next to the pool cue, I knew it had to be a Dr. Dave video! Bringing the best quantitative analysis to billiards! 🔥 🎱

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

That's what I do! :)

@fiish8996 19 днів тому

Thank you Dr. Dave for making all these quality videos. The straightforward detail and consistency of your content has and continues to help players of all skill levels level up their game. I’ve improved tremendously since I started practicing the techniques you’ve taught. We all really appreciate you!!!

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thank you, and you're welcome. I'm glad to hear my stuff has helped your game. It has helped mine also! :)

@raferb 19 днів тому

I like how a short bridge length is a mental reminder for very soft shots. Every now and then the shooter doesn't have a choice of bridge length due to balls interfering with the bridge location, these kind of shots that force the player out of a natural shot position are often missed by the average player (like myself). So thanks for this video, it's a good reminder to practice various bridge lengths.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

You're welcome. I aim to swerve (except when my cue is level). :)

@AnonymousSorcerer 19 днів тому

Excellent video. Some of the bridge lengths just made a light bulb go off in my head. Thank you.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

@sawmillsam7156 15 днів тому

Wow! I just learned more about my game in 10 minutes than I can remember in decades of playing pool!

@DrDaveBilliards 15 днів тому

I hope that’s an exaggeration, but I’m glad to hear it.

@brianboyer6801 19 днів тому

Another great video. I will be passing this on to my teammates. Thank you Dr. Dave.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thanks. I hope it helps your team.

@DTHAEW 14 днів тому

Thank you Dr Dave, very useful, always been struggling with bridge length

@DrDaveBilliards 13 днів тому

You're welcome.

@Halfgig57 18 днів тому

Excellent as always! Some of this stuff I never thought of!

@DrDaveBilliards 18 днів тому

Thanks. I’m glad you found it interesting.

@jamesnewcomer5963 19 днів тому

The GOAT does it again! Great video with practical tools for improving your game.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

@davekat4680 16 днів тому

…..once again, good ‘stuff’ Dr. 🙌🏼 thank you 🎱

@DrDaveBilliards 16 днів тому

Thank you, and you're welcome.

@poolguy8733 19 днів тому

Good stuff thanks Dr. Dave.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thank you, and you're welcome.

@arthursandomine5464 18 днів тому

And once again I had noo idea! Learned so much!

@DrDaveBilliards 18 днів тому

I’m glad to hear it.

@randyattwood 19 днів тому

Really good episode. I learned a lot.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thank you. I’m glad to hear it.

@vincent6692 19 днів тому

Great break down. Great video.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thanks. This one was a lot of work, but I think it was worth the effort.

@deanhickmanii5589 9 днів тому

Thank you that was very helpful.

@DrDaveBilliards 9 днів тому

You’re welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

@rodmikevertudes4389 17 днів тому

Thanks Dr Dave

@DrDaveBilliards 17 днів тому

You're welcome. I aim to swerve. :)

@philc3225 19 днів тому

Looking forward to trying this.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

I hope it helps.

@witzar 19 днів тому

The only thing you gain from fixed bridge length on all shots is allowing your brain to learn how to adjust for your cue action flows, provided those are consistent. This works best for beginners, therefore is usually recommended in textbooks. If you can deliver the cue perfectly straight (very few people can), then using a variable bridge length (as short as possible given required shot speed, with tip touching bridge on backswing) is better, as it minimizes the back hand errors, and has no other drawbacks. Some snooker players do this, e.g. Kyren Willson. Also using shorter bridge on soft shots and longer on power shots is a common approach in pool.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

The only disadvantage of the short bridge for soft shots is not being able to see as much of the cue. Otherwise, this makes a lot of sense.

@CocoboloCowboy 18 днів тому

More good info Dave.👍

@DrDaveBilliards 18 днів тому

Thanks again!

@mohamedabdelmonem6468 17 днів тому

Fantastic video

@DrDaveBilliards 17 днів тому

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it.

@zanethind 19 днів тому

I know having a long bridge length is helpful for follow through and power shots like power draw but it does decrease accuracy. Although you covered the pros and cons for either long or short bridges so thanks Dr Dave.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Yep. I think the video pretty much covers everything.

@zanethind 19 днів тому

@@DrDaveBilliards yeah it does. Thanks for this video Dr Dave. It's a helpful one to all players

@PoolProblems 19 днів тому

@@DrDaveBilliards in my latest video I cover something that you missed about the long bridge - and that's the increased distance to the cue ball, making the cue ball and object ball more even in size. For many players this makes alignment easier.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Good point. This could be helpful when the CB and OB are fairly close.

@zanethind 18 днів тому

@@DrDaveBilliards yeah nonetheless a helpful video

@nnansian4950 5 днів тому

Hello, I'm Nakata from Indonesia. I really like your videos, I feel like I want to hone my billiard skills and be more enthusiastic about focusing on the world of billiards, because I really like playing billiards since I was 10 years old, but I am always hindered by equipment where I don't have billiard sticks. which is adequate which makes me feel very difficult to further improve my playing skills, if I may ask you to help me🙏🙏, because I believe asking for help does not mean we are weak or incompetent. This usually shows a high level of honesty and intelligence and I also believe A strong individual is one who asks for help when he needs it. and I apologize if I'm not good at English 🙏🙏🙏

@DrDaveBilliards 5 днів тому

I hope you can find better equipment to use. I don't send out free stuff, but maybe you can find a local supplier or pool room that might have something they can give you (or that you can work for). Good luck!

@dryclimateutah 18 днів тому

I remember reading from a book written by a pro, I think Freddy the Beard, that he recommended a shorter bridge length for a draw shot, a normal bridge length for a stop shot, and a longer bridge length for a follow shot. My memory isn't perfect so I hope I'm not mis-crediting the advice. I've noticed, in my own play, that using maximum side spin with a long bridge risks a miscue, especially with a flexible shaft like a Meucci Carbon Pro. I think, the more spin used, the shorter the bridge should be used to have a more accurate hit.

@DrDaveBilliards 18 днів тому

Obviously, based on the info and demos in my video, I don’t agree with the draw/stop/follow bridge length advice. A short stroke is OK for a short and slow-speed draw shot, but not for a long, power draw shot.

@kubadziubek1457 19 днів тому

Well, my being a novice was just exposed... Thank you Dr Dave, I will try to use longer bridges from now on!

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

A longer bridge is good only if it works. Don’t force it.

@scottmason3820 16 днів тому

I have a short open bridge I stick with, it reduces errors hugely, I do move from it if pushed to by shot but practice is key. I am an intermediate player. With short bridge you need be mindfull to not snatch at shots.

@DrDaveBilliards 16 днів тому

A short bridge is fine for most shots, but a longer bridge has the advantages discussed in the video.

@scruffyleon7383 19 днів тому

Excellent

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thanks!

@JohnOlson-mb3ey 19 днів тому

Dr Dave, you and Sharivari are hands down the best teachers ive seen on UKposts or anywhere else for that matter, question, for some reason while lining up shots from time to time I touch the cue ball with the tip, am I just a moron or is there some reason I get too close ?

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

I like to drop into my stance with my cue slightly retracted, and don't position the tip close to the ball until I am down and staring at the CB. That might help.

@JohnOlson-mb3ey 19 днів тому

@@DrDaveBilliards Thank you Brother

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

You're welcome. I aim to swerve (except when my cue is level). :)

@johnhoush4366 19 днів тому

When you explained that too much elevation causes swerve on draw shots, why did you choose to test it with center ball hits? Any center and above hit, definitely causes swerve, but when you use draw, that isn't the case, or at least not nearly as much. Many pros recommend that you elevate for draw shots.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Good point. Backspin delays the swerve and slight cue elevation increases it, so the effects tend to cancel (at certain shot speeds and distances).

@hoangtuvungoc2759 19 днів тому

i found that long bridge give me more comfort with backspin and hard shot, while short bridge is easier for soft hitting shots like a defensive

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

That is a good approach.

@PapeySapote 19 днів тому

Dr. Dave is a pool legend.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

That might be an exaggeration, but thank you.

@HillbillyIslandLife 18 днів тому

Lots of players r gonna watch this one!!

@DrDaveBilliards 18 днів тому

The topic is not very “sexy,” but it is important stuff.

@HillbillyIslandLife 18 днів тому

@@DrDaveBilliards U got that rite!!

@sdickinson5234 19 днів тому

Alex Pagulayan switched to a short bridge recently. It seems to be working for him he beat Joshua Filler in a tournament recently.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

That is surprising because he has always used a very long bridge, partly because he is short and it gives him more reach.

@leowaisanen1672 19 днів тому

thank you

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

You're welcome.

@jackslover107 19 днів тому

A very good video! I am the old guy trying to get better. I have been practicing my 8 ball break and am lucky if more than 3 balls below the side pockets. Occasionally I will make a ball on the break. I don’t know if I am hitting the head ball squarely or not. I use a practice cue ball for braking so I can tell where I am hitting it. I don’t seem to be enough power in my stroke and if I try I don’t always hit the cue ball exactly where I want. I studied your videos on breaking but I still don’t seem to get enough power. I have tried different bridge lengths without much difference. I use a Turtle Rack or a Predator rack so I am fairly sure I am getting a tight rack. Do you have any suggestions? I can’t use an open bridge because of my terrible tremor. Thank you Dr. Dave for listening to me. I watch a lot of your videos. One more thing, what are the best drills for a little better than a beginner? Thanks again.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thanks. For lots of good general break technique advice, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/advice/ And for 8-ball break strategy, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/break/8-ball/ I recommend the BU Exam I drills here: billiarduniversity.org/testing/exams/ RDS and PPC are also excellent. See: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/drill/rds billiards.colostate.edu/faq/drill/ppc/

@jackslover107 18 днів тому

@@DrDaveBilliards Thank you Doctor Dave. I have a lot of work to do in order to make more power with consistent results. I really appreciate your skill and willingness to help.

@jackslover107 18 днів тому

I just had my table recovered with the second from the top cloth, as they said it is commercial cloth. How does that affect the break and the movement of both the cue ball and the object ball. Will it also affect ball spread during the break? Thanks again Doctor Dave.

@DrDaveBilliards 18 днів тому

@@jackslover107 If the cloth is faster than you are used to, you should get better spreads on the break. For other effects, see: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/table/cloth-effects/

@jackslover107 18 днів тому

@@DrDaveBilliards Thanks again!! My cloth is much slower than the old cloth. You have confirmed my suspicions so again I thank you. I hope you don’t get tired of my mundane questions. Have a blessed night.

@JeanneEdelman-gr5ox 19 днів тому

I am no novice, but long bridges throw my aim, so when I play, I have to remind myself to shorten my bridge to 8 inches or less. I'm hoping over time as I get more consistent I'll be able to lengthen my bridge to get the same results.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

8” is a little short for accurate and controlled power shots, but it is fine for most shots.

@gapingshanus 18 днів тому

Sounds like your stroke is novice

@JeanneEdelman-gr5ox 18 днів тому

@gapingshanus very true. Bad habits playing bar pool for a decade.

@JeanneEdelman-gr5ox 18 днів тому

@DrDaveBilliards currently, I prefer to shoot softly and follow simply because I am still struggling with cue ball control.

@nicesmack9309 День тому

Hey Dr. dave, I'm not sure if you did this one. What if in 9balls - 8 and 9 is the opposite end from one another. 8 closer to the rail near the corner pocket and 9 ball on the end rail toward the middle against the rail. While cue ball is in the middle of the table. What would you do?

@DrDaveBilliards 21 годину тому

I have not done that exact shot in video. Depending on the exact angles, I would probably go off 3 rails with outside draw. But if the natural angle is good, I might just roll it off 1 rail straight up table to either side of the 9.

@melgutierrez7653 19 днів тому

I've just noticed that bridging the cue further back on the shaft, I've been able to make those long straight shots a lot easier.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Seeing the extra length of cue probably helps.

@williamsheppard8738 18 днів тому

Okay I stand corrected as far as the length of the bridge because I am 6 ft 1 therefore I definitely need a longer bridge I tried it and it worked 🤦 sorry for doubting you

@DrDaveBilliards 18 днів тому

How dare you doubt me. :)

@867star 19 днів тому

Go watch top professionals play and see how much of this video applies. You'd be surprised. Thanks Doc.

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Yep. Pros usually do what is best.

@xdecemberguy1 3 дні тому

Any opinion on all the different makers of carbon fiber cues? Do you really think some are way superior than others or just about all the same? What do you think?

@DrDaveBilliards 3 дні тому

They all share the same main advantages here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/carbon/ But some have less CB deflection than others (per the videos at the link). I prefer a cue with less CB deflection (like the Predator Revo) based on the info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/low-squirt/

@PrakashGhai19 17 днів тому

thank u

@DrDaveBilliards 17 днів тому

@alexcollins1630 19 днів тому

I used very short bridge for close up safety's. i noticed Efren's long bridge and is flawless

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

As shown in the video, a very short bridge is very helpful for finesse safeties. Many top pros have very long bridge lengths, especially the Filipino players.

@hunglam1122 19 днів тому

Tuyệt quá bạn ơi

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Thank you, and you're welcome.

@dnbmania 19 днів тому

Hi Dr Dave. Why do you think there's been little/no adoption of carbon fibre cues in snooker? Pros have tried but reverted back to wood

@raferb 19 днів тому

Good question. I speculate it is due to entrenched tradition, and not due to any specific written rules... more of an unwritten rule, perhaps? (Similar to a 'no showboating' custom by not playing both right and left handed shots in a match? ...which is no longer enforced in modern Snooker, thanks mostly to Ronnie. LOL )

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

I suspect it is mostly tradition and comfort level. I suspect this will change over time. Carbon fiber offers advantages per the info here: billiards.colostate.edu/faq/cue/carbon/

@navjot4086604 19 днів тому

Does swerve depend on amount if sidespin applied?

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

Yes, along with shot speed and distance, cue elevation, and cloth conditions.

@alexcollins1630 19 днів тому

I bet Dr Dave's Fargo easily be 750

@DrDaveBilliards 19 днів тому

I don't have a FargoRate because I play only in VNEA events, but it is probably closer to 650.

@williamsheppard8738 18 днів тому

Yeah well I will call absolute BS for this because one of the best players in the world plays with a short one so yeah I think this BS the only time I use one is when it's a long cut shot or longer straight in besides that I use a shot one because you are a lot more attractive and 🎯

@golfp566 18 днів тому

What is your fargo Shepp?