Elevated-Cue Shots - Dr. Dave Pool Info

How can I be more effective with elevated-cue shots?

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One difficulty with elevated cue shots, especially for people with small hands, is getting the bridge high enough. One technique to help with this is forming a tripod with the middle, ring, and little fingers (with the index finger off the table). This can allow you to get more height, especially if you rotate your hand up away from the index finger. See:

One common issue with elevated-cue shots is not having one’s vision center being aligned properly when elevated. One approach to solving this problem is aiming the shot in a level-cue position and then elevate the cue from this aim (like a lot of people do when aiming jump shots). You can also glance down at the cue in the elevated position to make sure your vision center is over the cue. Vol. II of “How to Aim Pool Shots” (HAPS) covers these techniques in detail.

Some of the technique advice normally suggested for jump shots also applies to other elevated-cue shots. For example, your stance and grip can be much more comfortable if you bend your bridge arm and choke up on the cue, allowing you to get closer to the cue and CB, also enabling a more comfortable and consistent stroke. It also helps to make sure you have pressure on your bridge hand and keep it as still as possible. Other advice is demonstrated in the following videos: