Pool Playing Neurologist On Aiming Systems

[Johnnyt]

I was talking to a friend of my wife’s that is a neurologist. He has played pool and billiards for about 30 years. I asked him what he thought of aiming systems. He said they all (the ones that work) end with hitting a point on the OB to pocket the ball. So you must have a straight stroke and good eye to hand coordination. Everyone’s brain sees things differently. What picture I see with one system might not be what you see with that same system.

So what I got out of what he said is that the people that say a particular system works for them is probably true. Also the ones that understand that system and say it doesn’t work for them is probably because their brain sees a different picture of that system when sighting. It does make sense to me being that so many people say a system works for them and just as many says it doesn’t work for them. Johnnyt

 

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Sure seem like this man has shed some light on an old subject. Thanks for sharing Johnnyt. This is why we are here. :smile:

 

[whitewolf]

I was talking to a friend of my wife’s that is a neurologist. He has played pool and billiards for about 30 years. I asked him what he thought of aiming systems. He said they all (the ones that work) end with hitting a point on the OB to pocket the ball.

Hogwash.

 

[Falcon Eddie]

I was talking to a friend of my wife’s that is a neurologist. He has played pool and billiards for about 30 years. I asked him what he thought of aiming systems. He said they all (the ones that work) end with hitting a point on the OB to pocket the ball. So you must have a straight stroke and good eye to hand coordination. Everyone’s brain sees things differently. What picture I see with one system might not be what you see with that same system.

So what I got out of what he said is that the people that say a particular system works for them is probably true. Also the ones that understand that system and say it doesn’t work for them is probably because their brain sees a different picture of that system when sighting. It does make sense to me being that so many people say a system works for them and just as many says it doesn’t work for them. Johnnyt

Thanks Johnnyt I have been following these threads about CTE and have yet to put my 2 cents in. I am agreement with you . I think most people are just argumentative to a point of fault...NO I'M NOT YOU ARE ! Sorry alter-ego..anyway.. bottom line ..put ball in the hole ..set up for next one. We ALL agree on that. Right ? If we can agree on this then we can agree with ANY system that works for the individual is good as long as the bottom line is being met. The Key word here for ALL you out there that would like to debate this is WORKS. If it works FOR YOU use it ..if it doesn't throw it away. Don't try to convince others it's not good for them. The proof is in the pudding. Though a great master of martial arts has many techniques at his disposal he will only use what is necessary.
For us pool players it should be like you said.. what makes the brain see what it needs to.
I have purchased Stans Dvd and personally can't wait to receive it . As a constant student of this (perplexed) intricate and confusing game for some.. I find that it is hard to argue with success.
And for those that wish to debate sorry no ammo here.

 

[Brian in VA]

Finally, some sensible words about aiming systems! They all work, they just won't all work for you.

I'm reading a book called Musicophilia, written by a neurologist who is also an accomplished classical musician. In it, he documents a number of cases he's handled with patients who suffer from various maladies of the brain and all of them have some connection to music. While it's a fascinating read, the one thing I'm able to grasp from it is that all of our brains are wired differently. As a result, a debilitating injury or affliction to one person may have almost affect on another. Taking that a step further, it's easy to see that what works for one individual on the pool table may not work for another. Particularly in a game that, once a stroke is developed, is played between the ears.

Thanks for sharing this JohnnyT!

Brian in VA