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How to Aim Pool Shots (HAPS) - new videos by Dr. Dave and Bob Jewett
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So now you're mocking Mr. Wilson? Incredible.
TheThaiger
Banned
Your articles are nonsense, clearly, but you may have a point regarding what I post. Is there not (also) a case to be made for destructive actions having positive outcomes?
Everything is nonsense to you when it doesn't fit your way of thinking or proves you wrong. The articles are nonsense, CTE is nonsense, pivoting is nonsense, TOI is nonsense, Stan and Hal are nonsense, videos showing how aiming works with balls being pocketed from every angle is nonsense, pool is nonsense compared to snooker, stroking skills of American players are nonsense against Europeans, the entire western world is nonsense according to The Thaiger.
Destructive actions having positive outcomes usually occur when countries go to war against each other and the one in the wrong is defeated. But this is one time I hope you're right. If Mr. Wilson gets fed up enough with your destructive actions he'll give you the lifetime ban that he threatened. This forum will have the most positive outcome it has seen in a long time. Then you can live and post full time on snooker forums where you belong.
GoldenFlash
Banned
Anger in an internet posting? Weirdness!!
You made a very good post.
I just don't understand why Mr. Thaiger seems so ANGRY about so many things?
Isn't all this just conversation with varying opinions...nobody is coming to his house to set it on fire or kidnap his pets.??
Only my opinion, but I think Mr. Thaiger takes it all too seriously and personal as an affront to his manhood or something. Very strange....:shrug:
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You made a very good post.
I just don't understand why Mr. Thaiger seems so ANGRY about so many things?
Isn't all this just conversation with varying opinions...nobody is coming to his house to set it on fire or kidnap his pets.??
Only my opinion, but I think Mr. Thaiger takes it all too seriously and personal as an affront to his manhood or something. Very strange....:shrug:
In case people again forgot about the original intent of this thread, here are the free clips available from Bob Jewett and I for your viewing pleasure:
NV E.1 - Fractional-Ball Aiming, from HAPS I
NV E.2 - Back-Hand (BHE) and Front-Hand English (FHE), from HAPS I
NV E.3 - Using "Gearing" Outside English to Eliminate Throw, from HAPS I
NV E.4 - Carom-Shot Trisect-Draw System, from HAPS II
NV E.5 - Combination Shot Throw Adjustment, from HAPS II
NV E.6 - Rail Cut Shot Aiming, w/ and w/o Sidespin, from HAPS II
NV E.7 - Mirror Kick-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
NV E.8 - 1/3-More-Than-Twice Bank-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
Again, these clips have nothing to do with CTE (any of the versions out there), SEE, 90/90, or any other pivot-based or other cut-shot "aiming system." They simply demonstrate clear and easy-to-understand pool common sense, along with a few useful shot-making "systems" along the way.
Enjoy,
Dave
PS: We welcome any comments or questions concerning the content of these videos, but hopefully the "discussion" surrounding CTE can move into one of the hundred or so threads dedicated to this sort of thing. Generally, I don't mind when threads change direction, especially when the new direction is interesting and of value, but what has occurred here doesn't really fit that description. Please go to other threads where your "discussion" might be more appreciated. It was very sad to see yet another CTE "train wreck" and "flame war" full of childish and petty behavior. I look forward to a day in AZB where this sort of thing will be behind us. (I know ... I'm dreaming.
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NV E.1 - Fractional-Ball Aiming, from HAPS I
NV E.2 - Back-Hand (BHE) and Front-Hand English (FHE), from HAPS I
NV E.3 - Using "Gearing" Outside English to Eliminate Throw, from HAPS I
NV E.4 - Carom-Shot Trisect-Draw System, from HAPS II
NV E.5 - Combination Shot Throw Adjustment, from HAPS II
NV E.6 - Rail Cut Shot Aiming, w/ and w/o Sidespin, from HAPS II
NV E.7 - Mirror Kick-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
NV E.8 - 1/3-More-Than-Twice Bank-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
Again, these clips have nothing to do with CTE (any of the versions out there), SEE, 90/90, or any other pivot-based or other cut-shot "aiming system." They simply demonstrate clear and easy-to-understand pool common sense, along with a few useful shot-making "systems" along the way.
Enjoy,
Dave
PS: We welcome any comments or questions concerning the content of these videos, but hopefully the "discussion" surrounding CTE can move into one of the hundred or so threads dedicated to this sort of thing. Generally, I don't mind when threads change direction, especially when the new direction is interesting and of value, but what has occurred here doesn't really fit that description. Please go to other threads where your "discussion" might be more appreciated. It was very sad to see yet another CTE "train wreck" and "flame war" full of childish and petty behavior. I look forward to a day in AZB where this sort of thing will be behind us. (I know ... I'm dreaming.
)
TheThaiger
Banned
That is the polar opposite of how I see things but you are entitled to your opinion.
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Dr. Dave,
I really enjoyed the clips you posted. I have some of your material. Would you perhaps regale us with a posting of all of the DVD's that you have for sale?
In case people again forgot about the original intent of this thread, here are the free clips available from Bob Jewett and I for your viewing pleasure:
NV E.1 - Fractional-Ball Aiming, from HAPS I
NV E.2 - Back-Hand (BHE) and Front-Hand English (FHE), from HAPS I
NV E.3 - Using "Gearing" Outside English to Eliminate Throw, from HAPS I
NV E.4 - Carom-Shot Trisect-Draw System, from HAPS II
NV E.5 - Combination Shot Throw Adjustment, from HAPS II
NV E.6 - Rail Cut Shot Aiming, w/ and w/o Sidespin, from HAPS II
NV E.7 - Mirror Kick-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
NV E.8 - 1/3-More-Than-Twice Bank-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
Again, these clips have nothing to do with CTE (any of the versions out there), SEE, 90/90, or any other pivot-based or other cut-shot "aiming system." They simply demonstrate clear and easy-to-understand pool common sense, along with a few useful shot-making "systems" along the way.
Enjoy,
Dave
PS: We welcome any comments or questions concerning the content of these videos, but hopefully the "discussion" surrounding CTE can move into one of the hundred or so threads dedicated to this sort of thing. Generally, I don't mind when threads change direction, especially when the new direction is interesting and of value, but what has occurred here doesn't really fit that description. Please go to other threads where your "discussion" might be more appreciated. It was very sad to see yet another CTE "train wreck" and "flame war" full of childish and petty behavior. I look forward to a day in AZB where this sort of thing will be behind us. (I know ... I'm dreaming.
Dr. Dave,
I really enjoyed the clips you posted. I have some of your material. Would you perhaps regale us with a posting of all of the DVD's that you have for sale?
Robin,
Thank you for your kind post; but be careful, because the "Naysayers" might start labeling you as a "Dr. Dave lover." :grin-square:
For those interested, brief descriptions of each item in my suite of instructional products can be found here: Dr. Dave's instructional products.
Best regards, and I wish you success with your aiming book,
Dave
Ha, Ha,
Well I guess that's just a risk I will have to take but honestly neither you or Stan are my type.....lol..
Dr Dave and Stan aren't really my type either... but Bob Jewett.. :lovies:
I see someone else with my bad sense of humor!! I hear ya Ralph....
In case people again forgot about the original intent of this thread, here are the free clips available from Bob Jewett and I for your viewing pleasure:
NV E.1 - Fractional-Ball Aiming, from HAPS I
NV E.2 - Back-Hand (BHE) and Front-Hand English (FHE), from HAPS I
NV E.3 - Using "Gearing" Outside English to Eliminate Throw, from HAPS I
NV E.4 - Carom-Shot Trisect-Draw System, from HAPS II
NV E.5 - Combination Shot Throw Adjustment, from HAPS II
NV E.6 - Rail Cut Shot Aiming, w/ and w/o Sidespin, from HAPS II
NV E.7 - Mirror Kick-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
NV E.8 - 1/3-More-Than-Twice Bank-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
Again, these clips have nothing to do with CTE (any of the versions out there), SEE, 90/90, or any other pivot-based or other cut-shot "aiming system." They simply demonstrate clear and easy-to-understand pool common sense, along with a few useful shot-making "systems" along the way.
Enjoy,
Dave
PS: We welcome any comments or questions concerning the content of these videos, but hopefully the "discussion" surrounding CTE can move into one of the hundred or so threads dedicated to this sort of thing. Generally, I don't mind when threads change direction, especially when the new direction is interesting and of value, but what has occurred here doesn't really fit that description. Please go to other threads where your "discussion" might be more appreciated. It was very sad to see yet another CTE "train wreck" and "flame war" full of childish and petty behavior. I look forward to a day in AZB where this sort of thing will be behind us. (I know ... I'm dreaming.
So I looked through some clips and what i'm seeing is normal info available in a lot of places. Most of this info is good for players up to a skill level 6 in apa but what do u have to offer a shortstop level player. Can u point out anything specifically that an advanced player would need to have in his arsenal that he wouldn't already know. Do you have any specific material that can't be had on you tube? Something that would really make a difference so to say.
Do you play any one pocket?
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Would advanced players even need aiming systems ?
To me, they just need more positioning knowledge, banks/kicking and better execution.
First of all, these clips are just selected excerpts from the DVDs. The DVDs contain much more information and lots of examples.In case people again forgot about the original intent of this thread, here are the free clips available from Bob Jewett and I for your viewing pleasure:
NV E.1 - Fractional-Ball Aiming, from HAPS I
NV E.2 - Back-Hand (BHE) and Front-Hand English (FHE), from HAPS I
NV E.3 - Using "Gearing" Outside English to Eliminate Throw, from HAPS I
NV E.4 - Carom-Shot Trisect-Draw System, from HAPS II
NV E.5 - Combination Shot Throw Adjustment, from HAPS II
NV E.6 - Rail Cut Shot Aiming, w/ and w/o Sidespin, from HAPS II
NV E.7 - Mirror Kick-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
NV E.8 - 1/3-More-Than-Twice Bank-Shot Aiming System, from HAPS III
Again, these clips have nothing to do with CTE (any of the versions out there), SEE, 90/90, or any other pivot-based or other cut-shot "aiming system." They simply demonstrate clear and easy-to-understand pool common sense, along with a few useful shot-making "systems" along the way.
Enjoy,
Dave
PS: We welcome any comments or questions concerning the content of these videos, but hopefully the "discussion" surrounding CTE can move into one of the hundred or so threads dedicated to this sort of thing. Generally, I don't mind when threads change direction, especially when the new direction is interesting and of value, but what has occurred here doesn't really fit that description. Please go to other threads where your "discussion" might be more appreciated. It was very sad to see yet another CTE "train wreck" and "flame war" full of childish and petty behavior. I look forward to a day in AZB where this sort of thing will be behind us. (I know ... I'm dreaming.
So I looked through some clips and what i'm seeing is normal info available in a lot of places. Most of this info is good for players up to a skill level 6 in apa but what do u have to offer a shortstop level player. Can u point out anything specifically that an advanced player would need to have in his arsenal that he wouldn't already know. Do you have any specific material that can't be had on you tube? Something that would really make a difference so to say.
Concerning new material in the excerpts, I have not seen the 40% system for applying gearing outside english covered in any online videos (until I posted this excerpt). Also, I developed the 1/3-more-than-twice bank-shot aiming system fairly recently and have not seen anything presented on that (although, Tom Ross and I did present an early and crude version of it on VEPS). Also, even though lots of info and videos can be found online relating to BHE and FHE, I think the coverage and examples on the DVDs provide the most clear and useful presentation I've seen to date.
If you have seen the 40%-gearing-outside-english or 1/3-more-than-twice systems in online videos elsewhere, please post or send me links so I can add them to my online resource pages.
Regardless, even if nothing on the DVDs was new, the DVDs would still be of value to people. They present a large amount of information in an organized, structured, and well-illustrated way, with lots of pertinent and clear examples, providing an efficient learning experience and resource-rich reference. Hunting for material on the Internet, hoping to find high-quality material, is not always a fruitful or helpful experience.
Concerning, who the DVDs will benefit, that's up to each and every potential customer. Somebody who thinks they already know everything would obviously not benefit or be interested. Most beginner and intermediate players can benefit tremendously. Also, many topic players can also learn things that can be helpful in their games. But again, that's up to the individual customer to decide after viewing all of the excerpts and the complete and detailed table of contents of the HAPS series.
Thank you for your input,
Dave
Agreed and I question how many intermediates need to focus so much on aiming.
Others have said a key to some of these "systems" is establishing a routine, alignment, and getting your mind focused on the shot.
Seeing or establishing the aim line is not that difficult.
I personally feel that aiming systems allow an advanced player to rely on a concrete procedure, not feel, that ultimately becomes the core of their PSR. That way, practice strokes/feel are invested into speed control for position, not to pocket the ball. Using 95% of your process for position and NOT ball pocketing is the key to progressing and getting out under pressure.
If you're worrying about making the ball at address, you will always reside on the bottom half of pool players
If you're worrying about making the ball at address, you will always reside on the bottom half of pool players
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Typically the main problem with intermediate players is their lack of a consistent stroke.
Here is a quote by Ray Martin;
Thousands of players miss millions of shots, unaware that it is not their aim which is at fault, but the fact that they are hitting the cue ball off center.
I ,for one, really like Dr Dave's info on backhand English and how to apply it.
Since 99% of the pool playing market is less than an advanced player, I'd say Dr. Dave picked the right audience to market to. However, I also think many advanced players are actually unconsciously competent and could benefit from knowledge.