Relationship aiming (the OB and the CB in a ghost ball relationship) is the only way to play pool and the lines and fractions (of a complicated aiming system) can just not do it. Take this test; place the OB ball two or three feet from a pocket, and the CB ball anywhere. Now strike and move the OB where it hits the left corner extrusion and goes in, then make it hit the center and it goes in, then make it hit the right extrusion and it goes in. These are the adjustments one needs to perform the best shape for the next ball. If your CB is at a certain solid placement, notice how it goes to different places on the table with these little bitty aiming shots! None of these things you can do with perception lines, fractions, and other aiming systems that are aligned to make the OB to the center of the hole. You've got to learn the "relationship" alignment to make these little bitty adjustments to where the OB goes. Sorry, but it's a fact! If you can not do this, go to a competent pool teacher and get them to show you. I will not be writing a book as I just did it in one paragraph.
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