The Open Bridge

Submitted by sputnik

To setup an open bridge, the thumb should be pressed against the index finger thus creating a canal where the cue rests. See figure 1 below.

Figure 1

The proper setup of an open bridge is demonstrated by two of the finest Pinoy pool players below:

Lee Van Corteza

Snookie Villanueva

Credits : Martin Misa is is the President of the Billiard Buddies Association of the Philippines (BBAP). Being exposed to the wizardry of Filipino pool masters, he has picked up concepts in the game that he is sharing with us. He can be reached thru e-mail at mbmisa@mydestiny.net

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