Anyone purchased and used this http://www.infinite-billiards.com/samba/ ??
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Happy holidays ... john_oleson@comcast.net
Anyone purchased and used this http://www.infinite-billiards.com/samba/ ??
Happy holidays ... john_oleson@comcast.net
I certainly wouldn't consider it anything close to fractional aiming. Ekkes is a very nice and bright guy. Had the privilege of spending time with him at DCC a couple of years ago. I think his system can be effective for the player who wants to spend the time learning it and practicing. I certainly prefer Stan's CTE system and think it is more precise. But Ekkes' system has merit. If I didn't use CTE, I would work on samba before fractional aiming.
I don't think the correctional system is precise enough and too subjective.
Did you mean "fractional" system?
If you look into samba more, you'll see why I don't consider it similar to fractional aiming. It is largely based on stepping into the shot based upon the OB and CB relationship.
I purchased the system and have it. Have I used it? No. Because I haven't learned it. This, like CTE is a totally different way of aiming and playing the game. It's not simple because there's so much to learn as well as become proficient with the application.
You're using the center of the cue tip or the inside of the tip for aim and placement as well as shadows under the CB. Different shafts require different setups. The stance and feet placement is extremely important and he goes into great detail about it and when to change based on shot angles.
It's not just an aim and fire at fractions as mentioned. The system is far beyond that,
Each page can be printed by your printer which means you can create your own book.
There's a lot and I do mean a lot to learning this. Is it worth the money? Of course it is. $59 bucks is peanuts for someone dedicated to getting better in pool.
Just make sure you have the time, the patience, and desire to put the work into it.
Should you purchase it? Why not? Absolutely! It costs less than dinner for 2 at a nice restaurant and will be around a lot longer than the food or memory of the night out.
I don't think the correctional system is precise enough and too subjective.
If you look into samba more, you'll see why I don't consider it similar to fractional aiming. It is largely based on stepping into the shot based upon the OB and CB relationship.
I also own and know Samba. It involves 15 degree categories. 1a 1b 2a 2b 3a and 3b. Uses the shadows under both balls. Lots of rules to follow. The system pockets ball well. The lighting over the tables has to be good In order to get a crisp view. Not all tables show the shadows well. This systems get you to a shot line. Your shaft center and edge is part of the process. Your feet alignment are involved. These is a ton of informations with this system... the distance between ob and cue is involved. Lots of table time.. its a good system. It takes alot of time to learn. If someone was to purchase this. Do it just like information says.. This includes setting up the table... its very important along with all the other steps and there is alot of them. There are support video embedded in the download. Just pay close attention to each step and take no short cuts.
With all that said. Develop your stroke... i dont care what system you use... there is no magic bullet for a great stroke! There are no short cuts with any aiming system. You have to do the work step by step! Some great systems out there too! It all depends on what clicks with you.
I've read a lot of good comments about it over the last couple of years. Not sure but it sounds like a fractional aiming system, or what some call "target shooting", because Ekkes references specific aim points at the OB end of the shot, classifying shots into categories to help mental recall. I personally like the straight forward target shooting approach. Watching the example Samba videos, it just looks like the player uses his cue to align the aim line toward the ghostball.
Maybe someone else here can give a detailed review. It's a little pricey for me at $55, considering it's a pdf book that you download. That's why I never bought it -- at that price I'd rather have a nice printed book to add to my collection. But it very well could be worth ever penny! :smile:
Why not just pose the question here??if anyone has used/ is using samba and willing to answer some questions i have please send me a PM.
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its another edge's/pivot-based aiming system like cte. i subscribed for about 2days yrs ago. was not impressed and got a refund. he's a nice guy but his system is far from anything major. i really wouldn't waste time on it.if anyone has used/ is using samba and willing to answer some questions i have please send me a PM.
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