I’ve never really bothered with aiming systems. A friend of mine speaks very highly of it, but doesn’t know where I can find info on it. I haven’t been able to find anything on a specific aiming system he teaches. Does anyone know anything about this and if his system is any good?
Does anyone know if Rodney Morris has videos on an aiming system?
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he gets down on every shot as if he's already made it.
Yes, he uses the same system all of us use, he gets down on every shot as if he's already made it. :dance:
Yes, he uses the same system all of us use, he gets down on every shot as if he's already made it. :dance:
He teaches the ghost ball on youtube.
But he uses overlap system by Hawaiian Brian afaik.
If he's pivoting , then shouldn't all videos show it ?
It’s more about camera angle and how pronounced the pivot is. This match there were a few shots where it was really clear what he was doing.
In his instructional video he talks about...
1) Using the ghost ball
2) aligning his body and stick with the center of the cueball to the center of the object ball
3) when applying side spin, he starts aligned center of cueball to center of object ball, then pivots his english
4) when applying side spin he follows through straight from the clock position on the cueball to the same clock position in the ghost ball
(So while he talks about pivoting for english, he describes a follow through more akin to parallel english.)
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1) Using the ghost ball
2) aligning his body and stick with the center of the cueball to the center of the object ball
3) when applying side spin, he starts aligned center of cueball to center of object ball, then pivots his english
4) when applying side spin he follows through straight from the clock position on the cueball to the same clock position in the ghost ball
(So while he talks about pivoting for english, he describes a follow through more akin to parallel english.)
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He was endorsing Perfect Aim about 10 years back. His quote was (paraphrasing): "If I knew perfect aim, I would have beat Efren in the finals of the IPT".
So, based on all the systems he has claimed to use over the years as shown in this thread, its safe to say either they are all jam up, or they all suck, or what Wiley said above is probably the most accurate
So, based on all the systems he has claimed to use over the years as shown in this thread, its safe to say either they are all jam up, or they all suck, or what Wiley said above is probably the most accurate
Correct, he taught me, ghost ball. He taught me what CJ said.
I showed Rodney this in 2009 at Bullshooters in Arizona.
I'll never forget after I showed him he said thanks. About 10 minutes after hitting some balls he stopped and looked at me and said,,,,,Who showed you this. I told him nobody did. i figured it out. He seemed pretty surprised. He asked me about putting the video on his website and I told him I had allot more to do.
He signed my book that I recorded the other lessons in and put, I saw the light. 7/9/2009.
That was a fun day for sure.
About 3 years later at the US Open I was at the poolhall and the local teacher there told me he didn't want me doing any lessons there. said he knew all about my Perfect Aim. He really didn't know anything. When Rodney came in I told him. He held up some of my fliers and said to everyone. You all need to learn what this guy teaches. Pretty cool. i did about a dozen lessons right there in the next few days.
I asked Rodney if he thought the name Perfect aim was appropriate. He replied, It's Perfect . It helps you aim Perfect.
One of the good guys. Rodney Morris. Quickly became one of my favorite players in the world. :thumbup:
He was endorsing Perfect Aim about 10 years back. His quote was (paraphrasing): "If I knew perfect aim, I would have beat Efren in the finals of the IPT".
So, based on all the systems he has claimed to use over the years as shown in this thread, its safe to say either they are all jam up, or they all suck, or what Wiley said above is probably the most accurate
I'll never forget after I showed him he said thanks. About 10 minutes after hitting some balls he stopped and looked at me and said,,,,,Who showed you this. I told him nobody did. i figured it out. He seemed pretty surprised. He asked me about putting the video on his website and I told him I had allot more to do.
He signed my book that I recorded the other lessons in and put, I saw the light. 7/9/2009.
That was a fun day for sure.
About 3 years later at the US Open I was at the poolhall and the local teacher there told me he didn't want me doing any lessons there. said he knew all about my Perfect Aim. He really didn't know anything. When Rodney came in I told him. He held up some of my fliers and said to everyone. You all need to learn what this guy teaches. Pretty cool. i did about a dozen lessons right there in the next few days.
I asked Rodney if he thought the name Perfect aim was appropriate. He replied, It's Perfect . It helps you aim Perfect.
One of the good guys. Rodney Morris. Quickly became one of my favorite players in the world. :thumbup:
Only question I ever have about aiming systems or pro lessons is, if you have the perfect aiming system or if you are able to give lessons in any regard about pool then why aren’t you winning the US Open.
I know the answer but I want to hear it from these teachers.
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When we all talk here about "aiming systems" aren't we just really talking about how to make shots most consistently. That being the case, there are two aspects then to consistency, one is physical and one is mental.
From the mental side- CJ said" to get down of every shot as if it were already made"- and that is it- extreme confidence, commitment to the shot, and no negative thoughts- best way to achieve this for ANY shot is to look at every shot as being the same in terms of difficulty- I use the mindset that every shot just requires a different contact point on the object ball- nothing else enters my mind- so every shot is different- but no shot is more difficult - eliminates all negativity about the shot, builds confidence and commitment.
As for the physical part of every shot- I honestly just think that each individual, with good shooting fundamentals developed, needs to practice the hell out of the game until they find what works most consistently for them. Shotmaking is NOT just the aim anyhow, because, like all sports, you have to possess the rhythm and timing that ALLOWS you to deliver the cue ball to the desired spot on the object ball most consistently.
I doubt there is any "system" that can put together how to deliver the cue ball to the object ball at the correct contact point, at the exact moment that contact point is "seen" in a shooter's mind's eye, resulting in a perfectly timed release of the cue stick; and then repeated over and over again because the perfect shot rhythm has been developed.
All of THAT, is what the very best pros do MOST consistently; some of it is just how they are wired, the rest is self discovery through hours and hours at the table - only the very basics can be found in a book or video.
Timing and rhythm are SO important to the shotmaking process and you just cannot teach a "system " for that, you can make someone AWARE of what they are and how necessary it is to fully develop both aspects ; but every person has to self discover their own unique timing mechanism and rhythm to incorporate into their pre and over the shot routine.
From the mental side- CJ said" to get down of every shot as if it were already made"- and that is it- extreme confidence, commitment to the shot, and no negative thoughts- best way to achieve this for ANY shot is to look at every shot as being the same in terms of difficulty- I use the mindset that every shot just requires a different contact point on the object ball- nothing else enters my mind- so every shot is different- but no shot is more difficult - eliminates all negativity about the shot, builds confidence and commitment.
As for the physical part of every shot- I honestly just think that each individual, with good shooting fundamentals developed, needs to practice the hell out of the game until they find what works most consistently for them. Shotmaking is NOT just the aim anyhow, because, like all sports, you have to possess the rhythm and timing that ALLOWS you to deliver the cue ball to the desired spot on the object ball most consistently.
I doubt there is any "system" that can put together how to deliver the cue ball to the object ball at the correct contact point, at the exact moment that contact point is "seen" in a shooter's mind's eye, resulting in a perfectly timed release of the cue stick; and then repeated over and over again because the perfect shot rhythm has been developed.
All of THAT, is what the very best pros do MOST consistently; some of it is just how they are wired, the rest is self discovery through hours and hours at the table - only the very basics can be found in a book or video.
Timing and rhythm are SO important to the shotmaking process and you just cannot teach a "system " for that, you can make someone AWARE of what they are and how necessary it is to fully develop both aspects ; but every person has to self discover their own unique timing mechanism and rhythm to incorporate into their pre and over the shot routine.
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mastery may not be possible, however, it's what we all should strive for!
That's right, when it comes down to the root of shotmaking it's confidence. The question is how do we develop this confidence if we don't already have it?
I traveled all over the world and played every gambler and/or top professional player and not once did I get warned "don't play (name) because he's got a superior aiming system".
When I was with Omaha John, one of the greatest gamblers in the country he told me a couple off things that helped:
1) Use Kentucky Windage, if you're over-cutting balls, aim thinner and if you're under-cutting balls aim thicker.
2) Make the cueball "float" to it's next position after contacts.....make it appear it's on a string....(this is done by taking the after-contact-spin off the cueball by cuing it slightly to the inside of center.
From my experience of playing different players and listening to their opinions is they think the aiming is done AT the object ball, rather than AT the cue ball. The cue ball is the only thing you physically contact so it's actually your aiming target.
The object ball is used to ALIGN and connect the shot together so you can accurately create the angle every time. This is done from the foundation (feet) UP, like building any other structure of building.
I changed my stance the same tournament I went pro in Toronto Canada because I knew if I was going to beat players like Efren Reyes, Earl Strickland, Johnny Archer, Mike Sigel, Buddy Hall and Nick Varner I'd HAVE to be as consistent as they were. This means my physical structure HAD to be like theirs and mine wasn't.
After I learned how to "clear my hips" and position my feet like the champions my consistency went up and I played 15 professional tournaments in a row and never finished less than 9th......two runner ups and several thirds, fourths, and fifths in tournaments filled with the greatest players in the world.
So learn how to align to the shot the same EVERY time, then learn how to point your tip at the object ball to create the angle. If you want any help learning these things I'd be glad to help you either by answering your questions or I have videos that show all these things in a step by step routine that anyone can do with practice and the willingness to master the game......mastery may not be possible, however, it's what we all should strive for!
That's right, when it comes down to the root of shotmaking it's confidence. The question is how do we develop this confidence if we don't already have it?
I traveled all over the world and played every gambler and/or top professional player and not once did I get warned "don't play (name) because he's got a superior aiming system".
When I was with Omaha John, one of the greatest gamblers in the country he told me a couple off things that helped:
1) Use Kentucky Windage, if you're over-cutting balls, aim thinner and if you're under-cutting balls aim thicker.
2) Make the cueball "float" to it's next position after contacts.....make it appear it's on a string....(this is done by taking the after-contact-spin off the cueball by cuing it slightly to the inside of center.
From my experience of playing different players and listening to their opinions is they think the aiming is done AT the object ball, rather than AT the cue ball. The cue ball is the only thing you physically contact so it's actually your aiming target.
The object ball is used to ALIGN and connect the shot together so you can accurately create the angle every time. This is done from the foundation (feet) UP, like building any other structure of building.
I changed my stance the same tournament I went pro in Toronto Canada because I knew if I was going to beat players like Efren Reyes, Earl Strickland, Johnny Archer, Mike Sigel, Buddy Hall and Nick Varner I'd HAVE to be as consistent as they were. This means my physical structure HAD to be like theirs and mine wasn't.
After I learned how to "clear my hips" and position my feet like the champions my consistency went up and I played 15 professional tournaments in a row and never finished less than 9th......two runner ups and several thirds, fourths, and fifths in tournaments filled with the greatest players in the world.
So learn how to align to the shot the same EVERY time, then learn how to point your tip at the object ball to create the angle. If you want any help learning these things I'd be glad to help you either by answering your questions or I have videos that show all these things in a step by step routine that anyone can do with practice and the willingness to master the game......mastery may not be possible, however, it's what we all should strive for!
hi cj
wondering if these comments could be considered justification/reasoning
for looking at the cb last before shooting?
additionally
rodney has apparently said he looks cb last before shooting
do you know of any pros that definitively shoot that way?
Need to come here and see.
I just put a thread on Facebook challenging anyone in the USA to play me 10 ball for 10,000.00. They have to be my age. Bring their birth certificate and ID. I can play my friend....Trust me. :thumbup:
I just put a thread on Facebook challenging anyone in the USA to play me 10 ball for 10,000.00. They have to be my age. Bring their birth certificate and ID. I can play my friend....Trust me. :thumbup:
There are many tournaments that you can enter where you can exhibit your superiority. Wait for CV-19 to loosen up then we will all watch with great anticipation.
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Aiming & Aiming System
I try to get my aiming started, as I view the shot. We all know about the equidistant portions of Cue Ball & Object Ball & some added attention to throw, that might rear it's ugly head.
That said, how much attention do you give to your stance & it's influence on the straightness of your stroke...?
Dr Cue, had the best Video I've seen, about getting the "Shot Line" & the " "Stance" aligned, that I have seen.
He would demonstrate, how he would identify the stroke line, over the shot Line & how he would rotate his torso & feet to keep these two lines integrated.
Worked for me...
I try to get my aiming started, as I view the shot. We all know about the equidistant portions of Cue Ball & Object Ball & some added attention to throw, that might rear it's ugly head.
That said, how much attention do you give to your stance & it's influence on the straightness of your stroke...?
Dr Cue, had the best Video I've seen, about getting the "Shot Line" & the " "Stance" aligned, that I have seen.
He would demonstrate, how he would identify the stroke line, over the shot Line & how he would rotate his torso & feet to keep these two lines integrated.
Worked for me...
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