- Category
- Stroke & cue delivery
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Duration
- 15 min
Elevated Bridge Control
Trains a stable elevated bridge and short, level stroke.
Bridge over the blocker to pot.
Cue ballObjectBlocker
Setup
- Cue ball one ball-width behind a blocker.
- Object ball two diamonds ahead on line to a pocket.
Execution
- Form an elevated bridge over the blocker.
- Pot the ball without touching the blocker.
- Rotate positions.
Scoring
1 point per clean pot.
Common mistakes
- Over-hitting.
- Bridge collapsing.
Progression
Increase distance to object ball.
Terms this drill trains
Easier variation
Larger gap to the blocker.
Harder variation
Add a cut angle.
Drill objectives describe what the exercise trains. Results depend on the player, the table and the quality of practice; no drill guarantees a specific improvement.
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