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Last Laugh Inner circle Grass Valley, California 3498 Posts |
Any tips for smoothly pitching bottoms?
It's probably not something I'll use in performance, but for academic reasons I'd like to at least be able to do it passably. When pitching tops I am holding the card between the first finger and thumb and using the second finger to pitch. However, I've been in the habit of using the second finger and thumb for the take on the bottom (and for the top when dealing but not pitching). I certainly can take the bottom with the first finger, but it doesn't provide as much cover. Should I learn to pitch with the third finger for the bottoms? For the tops as well for consistency? Curious to hear how others are approaching this. Cheers, Matt
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iamslow Inner circle Proffessional Slacker 2001 Posts |
Ill tell you one thing, theres not very many people on this forum that can pitch cards properly let alone pitch bottoms.... My suggestion is to to make your bottom pitch look the same as your top regardless of that finger or grip you use....
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JasonEngland V.I.P. Las Vegas, NV 1728 Posts |
Yes, you should pitch with your third finger if you are going to take with your second. And yes, stay consistent and do this regardless of whether you're taking the top or bottom card.
Jason
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liamwilson1125 New user 90 Posts |
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On Nov 6, 2018, Last Laugh wrote: If you consider consistency then yes. Regarding pitching, I prefer first finger as I can sail cards faster, even it does not provide much cover when hitting bottoms. |
JFX Regular user 146 Posts |
I pitch with the third finger for top deals as well as bottom deals.
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Last Laugh Inner circle Grass Valley, California 3498 Posts |
Thanks all. I'll have to practice pitching with the 3rd finger I guess.
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Cagliostro Inner circle 2478 Posts |
Heck even I know the answer to this one.
Take with forefinger, flick with middle finger. Take with middle finger, flick with ring finger. Take with ring finger, flick with...oh, you get the idea. |
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