Category: Equipment
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Thirty-One Tips: 24. Practice with the Mechanical Bridge
Spend some time in practice with the mechanical bridge. Most players I know don’t like to use the rake. I will admit it is one of my weaknesses. My accuracy suffers as does my speed control. I know how to use the rest, I just need to practice. Part of the problem is my height. …
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Thirty-One Tips: 22. Chalk To Help Your Rhythm
Chalk with your bridge hand. I’ve always chalked this way and was always aware of the differences, but a recent video clip of “Mr. 400” John Schmidt made the reasons clear. If you use your bridge hand to chalk, it is easier to keep a more efficient rhythm. This technique seems to aid keeping your…
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Thirty-One Tips: 18. Take Care of the Equipment
Someday, I’ll publish an article on the ultimate table and ball cleaning and care guide. Until then, do your best to help keep things clean. Put your chalk blue side up, only strike the cue ball with your tip, and use common sense to preserve good playing conditions. It’s true that pros can adjust to…
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Thirty-One Tips: 15. Stay Positive
Always Stay Positive and Keep Your Sense of Humor After weeks of waiting, Johnny finally received the break cue I sold him. We’ve all been beside ourselves with excitement to run to the pool room and try out a new cue. The break cue arrived last Wednesday, but Johnny had to put the party on…