I start by lining up my internet browser - I mean shot. I aim straight for AZB - I mean the rail. Then I measure up a good post - I mean angle. I account for the CTE discussion - I mean rebound angle. Then I fire away at the post - I mean bank.
Actually, systems are shortcuts. With them you might only need to hit a half million banks and kicks before "internalizing" the estimations.Hit a million banks and kicks. Trial and error. Then and only then can you eliminate the need for these so-called systems and depend on the 'instinct' you developed from hours of practice. No shortcuts.
I am aware that CTE and other aiming systems might cover these shots, but please refrain from starting a debate about CTE.
I have been reading about bank & kick shots today and the systems that are commonly used for them. I was wondering if there was a major tendancy toward one in particular. This thread is mostly for the purpose of seeing what people prefer and also why.
If you only have one system that seems to work well for you, or if you chose a system depending on the shot in particular, feel free to explain your reasoning, I would really love some experienced feedback on the subject!
Thanks!
Hit a million banks and kicks. Trial and error. Then and only then can you eliminate the need for these so-called systems and depend on the 'instinct' you developed from hours of practice. No shortcuts.
1. Set up a bank shot and execute it. After the shot, keep your head still as much as possible to get feedback on how the shot went and adjust accordingly.
2. You may want to develop a cue action/stroke that is rhythmic and matches your natural tempo. Most of the time knowing the proper angle for the shot is not enough--having a good timing would allow you to hit the ball sweetly. That's why Bustamante is so good at banks.
3. You may want to try your hand at 3-cushion. That's how Efren became so proficient in kicking. FYI, Efren was an exceptional 3C player back in the 70s/80s. It certainly served him well in later years.
I start by lining up my internet browser - I mean shot. I aim straight for AZB - I mean the rail. Then I measure up a good post - I mean angle. I account for the CTE discussion - I mean rebound angle. Then I fire away at the post - I mean bank.
I am aware that CTE and other aiming systems might cover these shots, but please refrain from starting a debate about CTE.
I have been reading about bank & kick shots today and the systems that are commonly used for them. I was wondering if there was a major tendancy toward one in particular. This thread is mostly for the purpose of seeing what people prefer and also why.
If you only have one system that seems to work well for you, or if you chose a system depending on the shot in particular, feel free to explain your reasoning, I would really love some experienced feedback on the subject!
Thanks!
Thread is fixing to explode in 3...2...
Hit a million banks and kicks. Trial and error. Then and only then can you eliminate the need for these so-called systems and depend on the 'instinct' you developed from hours of practice. No shortcuts.
1. Set up a bank shot and execute it. After the shot, keep your head still as much as possible to get feedback on how the shot went and adjust accordingly.
CTE covers banks shots. Please don't tell me what to say when answering your public query.
That said I use double the distance method for kick shots, bank shots, and safety play.
Precision Aiming in Safety Play.
This method is very strong and it works very very well. It is an estimation method but once you practice you can get some consistently good results.
You are very much off track about my intentions with this thread.
The question is not “what kicking/banking system is the best” or “which one should I use”.
It is a simple “what do you use/prefer and why”.
But sorry I guess! How dare I try to get the opinion of the other members for discussion on a discussion board!
The simplest method I know for one-rail banks/kicks is what I call "banking/kicking lanes" - easily visualized equal-angle "reference" tracks using the diamonds. Simply imagine the reference tracks on either side of the ball you want to kick/bank, then estimate where your actual shot must go.
Here's a pic to illustrate (see next post to see how to adjust for friction effects with a rolling ball).
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Different types of kick and bank shots require different aiming systems. There is no single system that works well for a wide range of kicks and bank of different types. All of the commonly-used systems for aiming all sorts of kicks and banks are documented here:I am aware that CTE and other aiming systems might cover these shots, but please refrain from starting a debate about CTE.
I have been reading about bank & kick shots today and the systems that are commonly used for them. I was wondering if there was a major tendancy toward one in particular. This thread is mostly for the purpose of seeing what people prefer and also why.
If you only have one system that seems to work well for you, or if you chose a system depending on the shot in particular, feel free to explain your reasoning, I would really love some experienced feedback on the subject!
That's exactly what it is. Doubling the distance is another way to visualize the mirror image of your target. (So is the "spot on the wall" method.)Your double the distance method looks a lot like what I've seen Dr. Dave call the mirror method.