Jump Buddy

Abstract

The Jump Buddy is a support for the hand to be used in the play of billiards, pool, or other similar games. It simplifies the learning and execution of a legal jump shot in these games, by supporting the bridge hand at the proper position and angle required. It is comprised of a ball and legs in a tripod configuration, such that an object ball can fit underneath it. Other uses of the Jump Buddy include masse' shots, and shots in which the ideal bridging position is blocked by another ball.

1 . A device for supporting the bridge hand during the play of billiards including:
 a. A comfortable, elevated hand support,   b. At least three removable, rigid legs to provide a stable base, spaced wide enough to admit a billiard ball to lie between them,   c. A shorter leg to allow the device to rest with one leg on the rail of the billiard table,   d. A means to easily attach and detach the legs from the hand support.   
   
   
       2 . The hand support as defined in  claim 1  wherein said support is spherical. 
   
   
       3 . The hand support as defined in  claim 1  wherein said support is made of hard plastic. 
   
   
       4 . The legs as defined in  claim 1  wherein said legs are made of metal. 
   
   
       5 . The legs as defined in  claim 1  wherein said leg ends are machined smooth to avoid marring the playing surface. 
   
   
       6 . The legs as defined in  claim 1  wherein said leg ends are capped with soft plastic to avoid marring the playing surface. 
   
   
       7 . The attachment as defined in  claim 1  wherein said attachment is by means of a threaded joint. Threads may be tapped directly into the sphere material, or a metal threaded inserts may be attached inside a drilled hole.