In order to be a good pool player, you need to have a good solid bridge hand to stabilize your cue as you shoot. The bridge hand will assist you in hitting the cue ball accurately and applying the appropriate english (or center ball hit). There are two basic bridges:
(1) The open v-shaped bridge
(2) The closed bridge
Regardless of which bridge option you choose, remember that your bridge hand is always made with your non-dominant hand and must be firm!
The following visual guide is for beginning pool players who want to know how to form an Open V-shaped bridge:
1. Make a fist on the surface of the table with your non-dominant hand
2. Without losing the elevation of the knuckle area of your hand, spread your fingers out
3. Raise your thumb up and pinch it against the first finger/knuckle area
4. You should see the formation of a "V" shaped groove
5. This "V" shaped groove will form a stable bridge for your cue stick to glide over your hand
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