Bridge hand - help

[Asi]

Just realized that my bridge hand (the palm) is not dead straight with the cue ball. I have a tendency to bend it a bit to the right. as a result, when I raise my thumb for top spin the palm of my hand (Thumb pad) is raised off the table.

Now, I keep my bridge hand as central as I can in it works perfect for top spins, but for all other shots I find it hard to correct (bad habit?). from what I have seen in the web its recommended to keep the bridge hand as central as you can:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sportacademy/h...00/2565015.stm

Am i doing the right thing by trying to keep it central ? any advice will very appreciated. TIA

[hegeland]

I usually hold it this way:

http://www.maa.org/mathland/f5807_1907.jpg

[Asi]

To be more specific, Is the wrist of the bridge hand should be as straight as it can? as I wrote I have a tendency to bend it the right. Thanks

[bongo]

Asi:

The bridge hand MUST be kept perfectly still throughout the whole shot, from when your bridge hand touches the table to the end of the delivery with the cue extended.

It makes no difference if your bridge hand wrist is 'twisted' (if that's the right word). What matters is:

1. Your palm of the hand is ancored to the bed of the table.

2. All your fingers are gripping the cloth and, again, achored to the bed of the table.

3. Your fingers are spread for stabilty.

4. It remains PERFECTLY still as a rock ALL through the cue action.

If I have read your post correct, you think you shouldn't bend the bridge hand wrist. YOU CAN! It doesn't matter if the wrist is bent to the left or right for the bridge hand (of course within reason, it must be comfortable and stable). What matters is that there is a perfect 'V' channel for the cue that is a still as the rest head, and one that looks like the rest 'V'. The thumb must be anchored to the forefinger. Experiement which bend of the wrist (straight, left or right) gives you most accuracy and comfort.

It has been difficult to word, but I hope this helps. If you need any further explaining for something in my post, then please ask! I hope you 'get' what I've wrote.

bongo

[Asi]

To be more specific, Is the wrist of the bridge hand should be as straight as it can? as I wrote I have a tendency to bend it the right. Thanks

Asi:

The bridge hand MUST be kept perfectly still throughout the whole shot, from when your bridge hand touches the table to the end of the delivery with the cue extended.

It makes no difference if your bridge hand wrist is 'twisted' (if that's the right word). What matters is:

1. Your palm of the hand is ancored to the bed of the table.

2. All your fingers are gripping the cloth and, again, achored to the bed of the table.

3. Your fingers are spread for stabilty.

4. It remains PERFECTLY still as a rock ALL through the cue action.

If I have read your post correct, you think you shouldn't bend the bridge hand wrist. YOU CAN! It doesn't matter if the wrist is bent to the left or right for the bridge hand (of course within reason, it must be comfortable and stable). What matters is that there is a perfect 'V' channel for the cue that is a still as the rest head, and one that looks like the rest 'V'. The thumb must be anchored to the forefinger. Experiement which bend of the wrist (straight, left or right) gives you most accuracy and comfort.

It has been difficult to word, but I hope this helps. If you need any further explaining for something in my post, then please ask! I hope you 'get' what I've wrote.

bongo

bongo:

I do fell more comfortable(but stable) when the bridge wrist was a slight bent, but I've tried to make it straight ("text book"...).
your P.O.V makes a lot of sense when I come to think of it so I would say that you really got my problem, but more important gave me simple and very helpful answer. appreciate it! THANKS