Am I using the ghost ball method with out knowing?

[burnmarkpubcue]

Hi everyone,

I can imagine up a laser beam when I line up the object ball with the intended pocket. So then I go back to the cue ball and I see the laser beam shoot out of the object ball and I lay not aim my tip onto center of cue ball and then look down at where the ghost ball would be. Then I light up another laser beam from my mind over from the right of the cue ball (I am cutting a ball to the right side of the table) to point the laser beam at the object ball where the laser beam barely comes out of the object ball. I get great results doing this.

When I try and just simply use my imaginary laser that shoots through the object ball and visually look to see the center of the ghost ball I get horrible results. It's like I just can't do it.

So am I still using the ghost ball method ? Also can anyone recommend trying another method to practice. Just would like to experiment even though I like the way I see the cuts as of now.

Thanks again..

 

[burnmarkpubcue]

Hi everyone,

I can imagine up a laser beam when I line up the object ball with the intended pocket. So then I go back to the cue ball and I see the laser beam shoot out of the object ball and I lay not aim my tip onto center of cue ball and then look down at where the ghost ball would be. Then I light up another laser beam from my mind over from the right of the cue ball (I am cutting a ball to the right side of the table) to point the laser beam at the object ball where the laser beam barely comes out of the object ball. I get great results doing this.

When I try and just simply use my imaginary laser that shoots through the object ball and visually look to see the center of the ghost ball I get horrible results. It's like I just can't do it.

So am I still using the ghost ball method ? Also can anyone recommend trying another method to practice. Just would like to experiment even though I like the way I see the cuts as of now.

Thanks again..

Ok so I saw the basic CTE version 1 and it sounds cool. Another question . Is it good to hit one cue tip on either side of the cue ball based on what way your cutting the object ball when cutting 30 degrees or less? (not worrying to much about the leave). I allways hear everyone saying uit center of cue ball all the time.

 

[burnmarkpubcue]

Ok so I saw the basic CTE version 1 and it sounds cool. Another question . Is it good to hit one cue tip on either side of the cue ball based on what way your cutting the object ball when cutting 30 degrees or less? (not worrying to much about the leave). I allways hear everyone saying uit center of cue ball all the time.

If I am making no sense please at least direct me to a link. I have faith in you !!!

 

[Bob Jewett]

... Also can anyone recommend trying another method to practice. ...

Sure. Use "progressive practice". This practice technique can be applied to aiming, draw, follow, side spin and other aspects of play. It is described starting on page 13 HERE.

There is no system that is accurate enough to allow you to make all the shots that you will have to make, for example, in a typical nine ball run-out. As you practice with any system, you will learn subconsciously to apply corrections needed for each situation.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

IMHO most "AIMING METHOIDS use a Ghost Ball in some form or other IMHO, as you are trying to find the POINT to HIT the OB, with the CB.

Think the one thing that is passed upon by many Pool players is that the area CB touches OB on contact when a shot is made is tiny.

HOLD UP TWO POOL BALLs TO A LIGHT, AND TAKE NOTICE OF THE AREA THAT BALL "A" TOUCHS BALL "B", THAT WILL AND DOES GIVE YOU A IDEA AS HOW LITTLE OF EACH BALL TOUCHES THE OTHER BALL When A SHOT IS MADE.

 

[Bob Jewett]

... HOLD UP TWO POOL BALLs TO A LIGHT, AND TAKE NOTICE OF THE AREA THAT BALL "A" TOUCHS BALL "B", THAT WILL AND DOES GIVE YOU A IDEA AS HOW LITTLE OF EACH BALL TOUCHES THE OTHER BALL When A SHOT IS MADE ...

Two points:

1. The contact area is larger on power shots and smaller on slow shots. The balls compress on contact and form a contact patch up to 1/4-inch in diameter.

2. The size of the contact patch has nothing to do with the accuracy required on any particular shot. That's determined by the angles and the distances involved in the shot.

 

[hunger strike]

always interesting stuff....

Those who think that the state of pool is so awful are just not appreciative of all the great things happening in pool, like all the knowledge you put on here Bob. Many thanks, and it probably won't be the last time.

 

[burnmarkpubcue]

Sure. Use "progressive practice". This practice technique can be applied to aiming, draw, follow, side spin and other aspects of play. It is described starting on page 13 HERE.

There is no system that is accurate enough to allow you to make all the shots that you will have to make, for example, in a typical nine ball run-out. As you practice with any system, you will learn subconsciously to apply corrections needed for each situation.

Thanks so much. I was trying that video where it shows if your cutting the object ball to the left you aim with your left edge of the cue tip . I think I understood by azbilliard members that it only helps you with being on the right side of the cue when shooting your shots. So I am going to check out what you gave me . Plus I am thinking of getting that encyclopedia of shots by drdave. Any thoughts on that? Again Much appreciated !
~Tony

 

[burnmarkpubcue]

Two points:

1. The contact area is larger on power shots and smaller on slow shots. The balls compress on contact and form a contact patch up to 1/4-inch in diameter.

2. The size of the contact patch has nothing to do with the accuracy required on any particular shot. That's determined by the angles and the distances involved in the shot.

I just finished reading all of what you linked for me. Thanks so much. I get it now. You want me to go for what the goal is in the drill and basically be aware of what I am doing to get to the executed shot. That's excellent. Thanks again for taking the time and if your ever down in the inland empire (san bernardino county come stop by stix . It's a nice pool hall That I play at . The owner is efren reyes child hood friend and he really did the place up and brought allot of players their. So message me any time and I will pay for the pool time.
~Tony

 

[balak25]

Sure. Use "progressive practice". This practice technique can be applied to aiming, draw, follow, side spin and other aspects of play. It is described starting on page 13 HERE.

There is no system that is accurate enough to allow you to make all the shots that you will have to make, for example, in a typical nine ball run-out. As you practice with any system, you will learn subconsciously to apply corrections needed for each situation.

Thanks man. That's a great resource.