Fractional aiming zones - new system

[BC21]

You'll find that the system is nothing but a nice tool to be used for pocketing balls. Like
any tool, you might notice a different way of using it, different than how your neighbor
uses the same tool. I tried to design it in a manner that would allow a player to get a
feel for pocketing balls. I'm thankful for the AZBers here that are being the first to test
it out, yet I would also like to apologize to you all for anything I left out or anything that
makes no sense. A few errors have already been corrected and submitted to the
printing press/publisher. Some day it will be perfect, and I will owe each one of you
for stepping up to the plate and giving me a chance.

Thanks,

Brian

 

[CueAndMe]

Excellent catch! Just keep going down....30 would be halfway between 40 and the center
line of the table, which from there you cross into the 10 to 30 range values. I appreciate
the feedback. It will make newer editions if the book better! Thanks.

Okay, if 30 is halfway between 40 and the center line of the table, what would be the value of the center line itself?

I love this system. I find it especially helpful and easy for break shots in straight pool. So many of them fall around 14 to 22 for position values, and it's so easy to pin down a perfect half-ball hit and work from there.

 

[BC21]

Okay, if 30 is halfway between 40 and the center line of the table, what would be the value of the center line itself?

Keep in mind that the side pocket actually has two distinct zones, one with position
values ranging from 10 to 30+, and one with values from 20 to 80+. So the center
line of the table will be one or the other, never both. If the natural line from CB center
through OB center crosses the side pocket to get an alignment value, the center line
of the table is 20 all the way across because you'll be using the 20 to 80 position
values. If your alignment value is on the same side of the table where the OB is
positioned, you would use position values in the 10-30+.

The center line stays 20 all the time because either you're straight in the side or crossing
tge side pocket to get an alignment value.

 

[bbb]

You guys actually go through all this mumbo-jumbo to shoot a pool ball into the pocket?
Why not just use CTE Aiming method and do away with all this crud...?
Even Ghost Ball is more practical than this gobbledy-gook
(Next someone will incorporate the use of a slide rule.................which, to my knowledge, hasn't been around in centuries)

before you call this crud
have you bought the book and tried it??
i think you would ask that of someone who called cte crud
just sayin

 

[BC21]

You tell em Larry! It's quick, simple, and accurate. And it gives the player a better
feel for seeing shots. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't CTE use shot angles?
Does the player know the angle or guess at it?

 

[GoldenFlash]

You tell em Larry! It's quick, simple, and accurate. And it gives the player a better
feel for seeing shots. Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't CTE use shot angles?
Does the player know the angle or guess at it?

There's no guesswork in CTE, daddy...........and no long drawn out formulas either.
15, 30, 45, 60 degrees make every shot on the table.
The eyes lead and the body follows.
(but with me having a crummy stroke, poor vision, lousy nerves, in on an air barrel usually, and resembling a big old ugly looking Barry White dummy, like I do .......it really helps) :wink::wink:
You, of course, will do as you please....................................and so will I.
Ain't freedom wonderful ?

 

[anbukev]

For me, it's about double-checking. Having several tools can only help. This one doesn't get in the way of ghost ball or contact points or CTE or whatever. It's good stuff that just adds more confidence.

It's the same for me. I use this method to check if my estimated angle is corret. There are many other ways to find the angle. Holding a peace sign with your hand to find 30 degrees is one of them along with using the diamonds on the table.

For me it's all about knowing the angle of the shot. Once the angle is known then you have your shot line. Now how you get in that shot line is all up to you. Whether you use CTE to sweep into that line or step straight into the line with your head and eyes fixed on said line is your prerogitive.

 

[duckie]

Not worth the effort to learn....why....cause it is of limited use.

Won't work on this shot below, rail first to the 8 ball or caroms or combos......some of those other pesky type of shots that are in pool.

Oh how bout three rail banks like the one I do putting the OB in a side pocket?

Show a pretty top view drawing using a rail first, carom or combo instead of just the standard cut shot that every new aiming system designer seems to think is the only shot in pool.
.
Get into the real pool playing world and out of theory.

Knowing the shot angle is useless. What is the shot angles in the pic below?

Do you really know them or just guessing as to what the angle really is?

Once again, all this does is add a extra layer of unnecessary difficulty.

If you think all cut shots are 15, 30 45, 60 degrees....your really are out of touch with pool playing.

 

[anbukev]

Wow duckie try and be more open minded. The picture you posted on how to shoot the 8 ball is obviously the mirror method. Yes this system doesn't solve that problem but it does makes certain shots easier to read. There are many systems for various situations. Pick and choose what you like but don't bash the the others just because you don't use them.

 

[BC21]

It's obvious in Duckie's pic that there isn't a direct path to cut the OB into a pocket,
you will have to kick at it off the rail using whatever kicking method you like. Aiming
methods used for cutting balls, whether it's CTE or fractional aim points or natural
instinct, don't come in to play on kick shots. I figured that was common sense, but
I suppose common sense isn't as common as one would think.

When pool players wish to be more consistent, more confident, more skilled, they
look for tools to help them achieve their goals. They watch better players, hoping to
learn something new. They take lessons from many of the wonderful certified pool
instructors out there. They use gizmos like ghostball trainers and stroke trainers, etc...
And they use BOOKS. Books are 2-dimentional to the eyes. In fact, we see everything
In 2D. Yes the world is 3D, but our eyes see in 2D, then our brain adds a perception of
of depth to the 2D images our eyes capture. That's the reality of it.

 

[GoldenFlash]

Not worth the effort to learn....why....cause it is of limited use.
Won't work on this shot below, rail first to the 8 ball or caroms or combos......some of those other pesky type of shots that are in pool.
Oh how bout three rail banks like the one I do putting the OB in a side pocket?
Show a pretty top view drawing using a rail first, carom or combo instead of just the standard cut shot that every new aiming system designer seems to think is the only shot in pool.
Get into the real pool playing world and out of theory.
Knowing the shot angle is useless. What is the shot angles in the pic below?
Do you really know them or just guessing as to what the angle really is?
Once again, all this does is add a extra layer of unnecessary difficulty.
If you think all cut shots are 15, 30 45, 60 degrees....your really are out of touch with pool playing.

.....says the same guy who says there is no such thing as a half ball hit.
:rotflmao1::rotflmao1:

 

[bbb]

There's no guesswork in CTE, daddy...........and no long drawn out formulas either.
15, 30, 45, 60 degrees make every shot on the table.
The eyes lead and the body follows.
(but with me having a crummy stroke, poor vision, lousy nerves, in on an air barrel usually, and resembling a big old ugly looking Barry White dummy, like I do .......it really helps) :wink::wink:
You, of course, will do as you please....................................and so will I.
Ain't freedom wonderful ?
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You can do as you please
And if cte works for you....GREAT
Except don't call poolology crud if you never tried it

 

[GoldenFlash]

You can do as you please
And if cte works for you....GREAT
Except don't call poolology crud if you never tried it

A lot of the posters on here have called and are still calling CTE, its users, and pioneers, much worse than "crud".
You got off light with me, daddy. Those "wizards of smart" will get around to you.
Takes a thick skin to face this aiming forum mob.....you'll find out.

 

[bbb]

A lot of the posters on here have called and are still calling CTE, its users, and pioneers, much worse than "crud".
You got off light with me, daddy. Those "wizards of smart" will get around to you.
Takes a thick skin to face this aiming forum mob.....you'll find out.
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I am not like a lot of posters
I treat others with respect unless they don't respect me
You can search my posts and see that I have an open mind and am curious about all things pool
Even when I disagree I try to state the reasons why and not resort to name calling.
It is a shame that many who post here don't do that
What did you mean when you said I got off lucky from you ?
Btw I am not your daddy,,,sonny

 

[GoldenFlash]

I am not like a lot of posters
I treat others with respect unless they don't respect me
You can search my posts and see that I have an open mind and am curious about all things pool
Even when I disagree I try to state the reasons why and not resort to name calling.
It is a shame that many who post here don't do that
What did you mean when you said I got off lucky from you ?
Btw I am not your daddy,,,sonny

Thank you.

 

[BC21]

Thank you.
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Looks like Duckie's half ball hit! Lol.

 

[Tony_in_MD]

The arrow won't work here either unless you also mark the contact point on the rail you need to hit.

You don't still do that, do you?

Not worth the effort to learn....why....cause it is of limited use.

Won't work on this shot below, rail first to the 8 ball or caroms or combos......some of those other pesky type of shots that are in pool.

Oh how bout three rail banks like the one I do putting the OB in a side pocket?

Show a pretty top view drawing using a rail first, carom or combo instead of just the standard cut shot that every new aiming system designer seems to think is the only shot in pool.
.
Get into the real pool playing world and out of theory.

Knowing the shot angle is useless. What is the shot angles in the pic below?

Do you really know them or just guessing as to what the angle really is?

Once again, all this does is add a extra layer of unnecessary difficulty.

If you think all cut shots are 15, 30 45, 60 degrees....your really are out of touch with pool playing.

 

[Isaac]

I bought the ebook version on Amazon and tried the system yesterday on my table. Really like it - especially for back cuts, when the eyes look away from the target pocket.

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[BC21]

Thanks for the support. If you have any questions or comments don't hesitate to pm me. Also I am slowly adding clips on YouTube, under "Poolology".

The book is being reviewed by Billiards Digest Magazine for the March edition. I can only hope the review is as positive as the feedback I've gotten from those that have purchased the book!

Like any other pool book, take from it what you can use to improve your game. Your comments are much appreciated!!!

Thanks,
Brian

 

[Player]

I got the book about a week ago. First off, congratulations Brian on figuring this all out! I got the spiral bound book and really like that format. The information is very straight forward and clearly explained with lots of very good diagrams. Good job!