Ken...Because your cue goes where your eyes look. Most people who learn an eye pattern are most comfortable taking their eyes to the OB before starting the final backswing. That's because they then have already "re-acquired" the target. Those that wait until the end of the final backswing, to switch their eyes, have to pause longer, as it takes up to a couple seconds for the eyes to re-acquire the target.
As a golf instructor, did you not tell your students to look at the ball when they struck it? The visualization of where it was going to end up was already done, before the final backswing. Pool works the same way. BTW, this info comes from doctors who understand how the eyes work...how the brain works...how the muscles work...and how they all work together, to produce the ideal result.
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
Ken...Because your cue goes where your eyes look. Most people who learn an eye pattern are most comfortable taking their eyes to the OB before starting the final backswing. That's because they then have already "re-acquired" the target. Those that wait until the end of the final backswing, to switch their eyes, have to pause longer, as it takes up to a couple seconds for the eyes to re-acquire the target.
As a golf instructor, did you not tell your students to look at the ball when they struck it? The visualization of where it was going to end up was already done, before the final backswing. Pool works the same way. BTW, this info comes from doctors who understand how the eyes work...how the brain works...how the muscles work...and how they all work together, to produce the ideal result.
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
Well, some players switch their gaze from the cb to the ob during the back stroke and some switch before they begin their back stroke. Either way is fine.
But back to your original question: It's kind of like throwing a ball where you're looking at the target rather than the ball you're throwing. The only difference is that the cb isn't attached to your cue. But a secure bridge hand will take care of that issue, so you can stay focused on the target for the cb.
Interestingly enough, it's recommended to look at the cb last on some shots like jump shots, masse shots and break shots. I imagine the reason for that is because you are doing something at a speed or an angle that could result in damage to the cloth if you're not precise, not to mention an innacurate result.
When you aim, you line the cue ball, your bridge, your grip, and your eyes to your distant target. It doesn’t make sense to then choose a new target on the cue ball to throw your cue at. You can introduce an error when changing targets. If you introduce a small error at the cue ball, you will cause a larger error at the distant target.
Why would you want create the possibility for an error?
Here is a good summary of research on the quiet eye.
http://www.poolstudent.com/2008/12/15/quiet-eye-improves-shot-making/
I didn't read the article, but maybe someone can save me the time.
I don't look directly at the OB. Instead, I just look at some generic area before the OB. I can see still it, but not as clearly as if I were staring right at the OB.
Is that quiet eye?
No. The conclusion from my quick scan was that better players looked less often back & forth between the two but they look for longer durations at each. The thinking seems to be it gives the brain more time to absorb the correct info.
The conclusion from my quick scan was that better players looked less often back & forth between the two but they look for longer durations at each. The thinking seems to be it gives the brain more time to absorb the correct info.
That's correct.
The better players in the various sports studied used their eyes more effectively to get the information needed to perform the motor skill well.
It's effective use of our eyes to improve eye hand coordination.
If your are looking at the cue ball during the stroke your mind can't make the adjustments to the cue ball.
I like having my head low enough so that I am looking right over the CB at the OB & can shift between the two(2) with very little eye movement.
I was experimenting with shooting with my glassses that I never shoot with and I had a 1.5 diamond cut shot along the head rail while shooting from the foot rail. I had my head higher than normal. I missed the whole ball twice. I lowered my head & made the ball straight in.
I know that is another topic but it seems somewhat related so I thought I'd throw it out since like Ken said the AtI forum has been a little slow.
It's kind of like eyes over the ball or inside the line when putting a golf ball.
What do you think Ken?
I am still shewing on that one actually. I have worn glasses since the mid 80's. Until the last 6 months I had not known shooting without them (I got contacts). I can see the balls so much better with my glasses on but feel I shoot better with the contacts.
Watch my videos from tonight and I made a few very thin rails shots that I have not been very successful with lately. I can't really see the edge but I know where it is....if that makes sense. lol
Ken