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Stretch

© Copyright 2001, Jim Loy

Many pool players do not stretch as far as they can. I see a lot of players who cannot stretch their bridge hands to the middle of a seven-foot pool table. They end up with a really long bridge, or having to use a mechanical bridge when they don't need to. I think that people who are about five feet tall should be able to stretch about to the middle of a seven-foot table. The secret is to stand on the toes of one foot (red circle in the drawing). Stand upright at the table. Stand on the toes of both feet as you lean the front of your thighs against the table. Then lift your back leg as you lean your body over the table to rest some of your weight onto your bridge hand. All of this should feel natural, after you do it a few times.

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