Top 10 Reasons to Use an Open Bridge

Dr. Dave explains and demonstrates all advantages an open bridge has to offer. The closed bridge was used almost exclusively by American pool players in the past, but snooker players use an open bridge exclusively and there has been a definite trend toward an open bridge in pool … and for good reason.

Contents:
0:00 – Intro
1:00 – 1: Easy to Learn
1:50 – 2: Stable
2:24 – 3: Unobscured View
3:02 – 4: Accurate “V” Guide
3:29 – 5: Centered
4:17– 6: Low Resistance
4:57– 7: Versatile
5:37 – 8: More Reach
5:49– 9: Accurate Pivots
6:31 – 10: Reveals Stroke Flaws
7:47 – Minor Disadvantages
8:33 – Wrap Up

Supporting Resources:
- open bridge resource page: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/open/
- “Pool and billiards grip and bridge technique and advice” video:
- part 1: https://youtu.be/PevddF2gRh4
- part 2: https://youtu.be/7XXFF6Q1Wns
- closed bridge variations: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/bridge/closed/
- advantages of a low stance: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/low/
- stance advice: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stance/advice/
- pool myth-buster video: https://youtu.be/cdlQuEQcpRs
- CTE aiming systems: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/aiming/CTE/
- back-hand english (BHE): https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/bhe-fhe/
- System for Aiming With Sidespin: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/saws/
- aim compensation when using sidespin: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/sidespin/aim/compensation/
- draw shot technique advice: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/draw/advice-and-drills/
- stroke “best practices” advice: https://billiards.colostate.edu/faq/stroke/technique/

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