CTE and the PSR

BeiberLvr

BeiberLvr

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Played a tournament yesterday and decided to use Pro One again for #@#% and giggles. It's just a weekly handicapped tournament, so I figured it was as good a time as any.

Well I ended up winning, and played some of the best pool of my life. After not using any aiming systems for the last few months or so (maybe longer), I had forgotten the biggest benefit of using an aiming system. The pre shot routine (PSR).

When you are doing the EXACT same thing EVERY single shot. It DOESN'T matter if it's objective or subjective. That, imo, is the biggest benefit of most aiming systems. Especially CTE/Pro One.

So my advice to all, regardless of whether or not you use a system. Work on your PSR. Get it down to a T.

How you stand behind the shot.

How you walk around the table.

Which direction are you approaching the shot from.

How many times do you chalk your tip.

Where you keep the chalk.

and more


I promise that when you have a solid PSR, you will find that getting into dead stroke will be so much easier.
 
Patrick Johnson said:
Despite being a no-system aimer (could you tell?),

pj
chgo
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Since when did contact point aiming become classified as a non-system which you've said is your primary method and then turns into guesswork lizard head bobbing and adjustments before pulling the trigger?
 
SpiderWebComm said:
Since when did contact point aiming become classified as a non-system which you've said is your primary method and then turns into guesswork lizard head bobbing and adjustments before pulling the trigger?
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lol

Your English is coming along. Keep at it and people will be able to understand you in no time.

pj
chgo
 
Patrick Johnson said:
lol

Your English is coming along. Keep at it and people will be able to understand you in no time.

pj
chgo
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You're starting to act and sound more and more like English!! You're about as consistent in what you claim as he is. If your system wasn't so confusing and convoluted
maybe it could be described in a way that makes sense. It makes me fidget just to think about it like you do at the table.

Btw Beibs, congratulations and keep up the good work.
 
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BeiberLvr said:
Played a tournament yesterday and decided to use Pro One again for #@#% and giggles. It's just a weekly handicapped tournament, so I figured it was as good a time as any.

Well I ended up winning, and played some of the best pool of my life. After not using any aiming systems for the last few months or so (maybe longer), I had forgotten the biggest benefit of using an aiming system. The pre shot routine (PSR).

When you are doing the EXACT same thing EVERY single shot. It DOESN'T matter if it's objective or subjective. That, imo, is the biggest benefit of most aiming systems. Especially CTE/Pro One.

So my advice to all, regardless of whether or not you use a system. Work on your PSR. Get it down to a T.

How you stand behind the shot.

How you walk around the table.

Which direction are you approaching the shot from.

How many times do you chalk your tip.

Where you keep the chalk.

and more


I promise that when you have a solid PSR, you will find that getting into dead stroke will be so much easier.
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I agree 100%. I think that 90% of the game is in your head and is done before you ever bend over to shoot the shot. PSR keeps you focused.
 
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BeiberLvr said:
Played a tournament yesterday and decided to use Pro One again for #@#% and giggles. It's just a weekly handicapped tournament, so I figured it was as good a time as any.

Well I ended up winning, and played some of the best pool of my life. After not using any aiming systems for the last few months or so (maybe longer), I had forgotten the biggest benefit of using an aiming system. The pre shot routine (PSR).

When you are doing the EXACT same thing EVERY single shot. It DOESN'T matter if it's objective or subjective. That, imo, is the biggest benefit of most aiming systems. Especially CTE/Pro One.

So my advice to all, regardless of whether or not you use a system. Work on your PSR. Get it down to a T.

How you stand behind the shot.

How you walk around the table.

Which direction are you approaching the shot from.

How many times do you chalk your tip.

Where you keep the chalk.

and more


I promise that when you have a solid PSR, you will find that getting into dead stroke will be so much easier.
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I don't believe you, do you play well enough to make such claims??:) what is your dead stroke?? 2 racks in a roll. Knowledge and the stroke out weights everything. yes prs is important but its not the truth and neither is cte .. you talk a lot of BS.
 
8pack said:
I don't believe you, do you play well enough to make such claims??:) what is your dead stroke?? 2 racks in a roll. Knowledge and the stroke out weights everything. yes prs is important but its not the truth and neither is cte .. you talk a lot of BS.
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Chill man, noting in aiming a white ball can or should get you so agro! If your not on medication, please see a Dr for some CHILL PILLS. I personally find the HAPPY PILLS make my life more enjoyable and I even aim better on a good day.


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I took a cue from cte/systems and worked on my psr a while back and it helped.

Don't tell anyone i said that. Just between you n me.
 
8pack said:
I don't believe you, do you play well enough to make such claims??:) what is your dead stroke?? 2 racks in a roll. Knowledge and the stroke out weights everything. yes prs is important but its not the truth and neither is cte .. you talk a lot of BS.
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drunk posting is hilarious
 
8pack said:
I don't believe you, do you play well enough to make such claims??:) what is your dead stroke?? 2 racks in a roll. Knowledge and the stroke out weights everything. yes prs is important but its not the truth and neither is cte .. you talk a lot of BS.
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Lol, whatever you say Mrs. Icanonlyrunballsinmybasementwithnoonearound.
 
I am not a fan of aiming threads or forums. I am a big big fan of PSR. Once you have your fundamentals down and you can move whitey around consistently with proper speed to get shape, PSR becomes EVERYTHING. It keeps you at the table. You can't fall into "the zone" on a consistent basis without PSR.

You get to a point where the game is almost completely between the ears and improvement comes in little doses rather than leaps. A lot of players continue to struggle in this state of "I'll figure it out." If there is an ANSWER, I believe it's found in PSR.
 
8pack said:
I don't believe you, do you play well enough to make such claims??:) what is your dead stroke?? 2 racks in a roll. Knowledge and the stroke out weights everything. yes prs is important but its not the truth and neither is cte .. you talk a lot of BS.
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Anthony,

Your message box is full.

When one is truly in "The Zone" or in "Dead Stroke" there really is no PSR. It's all about one shot to the next & you know where you are going & what is next & next after that.

There is no standing there & chalking a set way & placing the chalk the same or making 3 air stokes before setting the hand down, etc.

One is on subconscious auto pilot. I've been there many times when I was playing a lot back in the day. It's ALL about full focus to the exclusion of ALL else & that even includes some PSR that one may have had.

That said, I'm not necessarily saying that a PSR is a bad thing or that it can not help to get one onto the verge of falling into "The Zone". I'm just saying that it's not necessary as I do not have & never did have any set PSR, at least not until my hand hits the table, but I do not call taking 'aim', setting the tip at the desired location & stroking the ball any PSR.

If by PSR, one means increasing their focus, then yeah, I had & have a PSR & it's called focus.

Anthony, This post is on YOU & Best 2 Ya,
Rick
 
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ENGLISH! said:
Anthony,

Your message box is full.

When one is truly in "The Zone" or in "Dead Stroke" there really is no PSR. It's all about one shot to the next & you know where you are going & what is next & next after that.

There is no standing there & chalking a set way & placing the chalk the same or making 3 air stokes before setting the hand down, etc.

One is on subconscious auto pilot. I've been there many times when I was playing a lot back in the day. It's ALL about full focus to the exclusion of ALL else & that even includes some PSR that one may have had.

That said, I'm not necessarily saying that a PSR is a bad thing or that it can not help to get one onto the verge of falling into "The Zone". I'm just saying that it's not necessary as I do not have & never did have any set PSR, at least not until my hand hits the table, but I do not call taking 'aim', setting the tip at the desired location & stroking the ball any PSR.

If by PSR, one means increasing their focus, then yeah, I had & have a PSR & it's called focus.

Anthony, This post is on YOU & Best 2 Ya,
Rick
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Another drunk post,lol. Isn't it a little early in the day.
 
One only has to watch Pro's play to see the value of a good PSR.
I love the guys on here trying to make something out of nothing.

GOOD SHOOTING BIEBER.
 
BeiberLvr said:
Played a tournament yesterday and decided to use Pro One again for #@#% and giggles. It's just a weekly handicapped tournament, so I figured it was as good a time as any.

Well I ended up winning, and played some of the best pool of my life. After not using any aiming systems for the last few months or so (maybe longer), I had forgotten the biggest benefit of using an aiming system. The pre shot routine (PSR).

When you are doing the EXACT same thing EVERY single shot. It DOESN'T matter if it's objective or subjective. That, imo, is the biggest benefit of most aiming systems. Especially CTE/Pro One.

So my advice to all, regardless of whether or not you use a system. Work on your PSR. Get it down to a T.

How you stand behind the shot.

How you walk around the table.

Which direction are you approaching the shot from.

How many times do you chalk your tip.

Where you keep the chalk.

and more


I promise that when you have a solid PSR, you will find that getting into dead stroke will be so much easier.
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Very good post, and very valuable info.
 
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