If you're lucky enough to easily visualize the OB Contact Point, then you have the most direct aiming reference for any shot, automatically adjusted to the needed cut angle. My ultra-simple way of using it is to just notice how far my tip is pointed from it (the Contact Point Offset) for each cut angle and let my subconscious take care of cataloging and recalling that shot picture as needed.
I've learned to recognize offsets for shots with and without side spin, but it might be best at first to "measure" the cut with center ball and then adjust for spin effects.
In addition to working directly with the OB contact point, I like the fact that this method keeps me aware of exactly where my stick/stroke is pointed in relation to the OB (and helps me notice/correct stroke flaws when they creep in).
Of course there's a strong similarity between this method and "double offset" aiming. The difference with that method is that I skip the steps of visualizing the OB's center and estimating the distance from it to the contact point - I go directly to the last step of offsetting the tip from the contact point.
Like all methods/systems, this requires learning to recognize "shot pictures" through rote repetitive practice with the help of the method's "reference(s)". I don't believe it relies on more or less estimation/feel than other systems - how well it "works" for you depends on how well suited its methodology is to your personal skills/mindset.
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I've learned to recognize offsets for shots with and without side spin, but it might be best at first to "measure" the cut with center ball and then adjust for spin effects.
In addition to working directly with the OB contact point, I like the fact that this method keeps me aware of exactly where my stick/stroke is pointed in relation to the OB (and helps me notice/correct stroke flaws when they creep in).
Of course there's a strong similarity between this method and "double offset" aiming. The difference with that method is that I skip the steps of visualizing the OB's center and estimating the distance from it to the contact point - I go directly to the last step of offsetting the tip from the contact point.
Like all methods/systems, this requires learning to recognize "shot pictures" through rote repetitive practice with the help of the method's "reference(s)". I don't believe it relies on more or less estimation/feel than other systems - how well it "works" for you depends on how well suited its methodology is to your personal skills/mindset.
pj
chgo