it is the line that goes from the center of the cue ball (if you intend to play center ball), through the correct contact point on the object ball to pocket the ball
Accurate cue placement-Is it technique or is it talent
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The line from the center of the cue ball to the contact point on the object ball is generally not interesting. It is not the line that you will send the cue ball along unless the shot is straight. For any cut shot, the line you have to drive the cue ball along is not directed towards the contact point.
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Do not care what the sport is, the people who play it well do not do anything until the next game or match.
The great George Blanda of the Oakland Raiders played many year past most players, because he worked hard doing everything to keep playing.
i'm don't know how else to word it,maybe the line that goes through the cue ball to the correct spot on the ghost ball to make the ball?
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How about "the line from the cue ball's center to the ghost cue ball's center"? Or "the line you want to send the cue ball on"?
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yes that sounds better.
Oh I think I get it now. So then you're asking what percentage of pros aim their pool cue off the line of the shot to compensate for a flaw, basically, right? That's a strange question. Why would you ask that?
Were you replying to me or Fran?
Technically you start at the destination and work you way backwards. This works because the shotingoing nowhere until you shoot. Trying to visualize everything all at once just causes confusion and guestimation error. Before you commit to stick placement, you can air shoot the shot to engage some real feedback. If no flags jump out, then commit to the cue line and shoot.
I was a little confused on that reply too, Dan. I responded as if he was replying to me, but I'm not entirely sure.
So when you air shoot a shot, how do you do it?
Exactly above the cue line. I shoot over the top of the cue ball and stroke through as if the shaft is the cue ball. Even shots that need compensation can be envisioned with swerve/cit/and anything else pertinent to the shot. I like the fact that you can literally, well more than virtually anyway, practice the complete shot as many times as you need to before actually shooting it. I usually only air shoot the hit but the whole shot is always available for practice or annoying your opponent. lol...
no the post you quoted was a reply to you.
sorry,maybe it's my fault for not being clear enough.i was asking how many times do you people think that the pros aim both the cue ball and object ball correctly (therefore placing the cue stick exactly on the line of aim) in a match or practice session.maybe 80% or 90 % of the shots they play?
What are some reasons for not putting the pool cue on the direct line of aim? Maybe some examples would help me understand what you're trying to ask?
I think it's still not clear what you are asking. Is it the same as how often to they make the ball? If they make a mistake on alignment, the object ball is not going in. Or are you asking whether they sometimes start off wrong and then move to the right cue stick alignment? Or are you asking...?
i think some culprits for not placing the cue stick on the desired line of aim (at least from my experience), are :
1)moving your head offline as you're getting down on the shot
2)not looking at the object ball as you're getting down on the shot and instead looking at the cue stick or cue ball
3)taking cue to your body instead of taking the body to the cue as you're getting down
4)sliding your bridge hand across the line of aim instead of straight forward towards the line
5)possibly having your back foot way outside or way inside the line of aim but i'm not sure about this one.
does anyone know any other reasons for not placing the cue stick on the line accurately?this is the reason i created this thread
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no i'm not asking how often do the pros make the ball.i'm asking how often do they place the cue stick exactly on the line of aim instead of aiming slightly across the line,regardless if they make the ball or not.
a player can place the cue stick on the line but he can still miss due to a stroking error.a player can also not place the cue stick on the line but he can still make the ball by steering the cue.but i'm not asking about the outcome of the shots,i'm only asking about how often is a pro player able to put his cue stick bang on the line (and therefore aim both the cue ball and object ball correctly as he's down before he shoots the shot).
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Here's the biggest reason. You stand off to the side of the cue. Coming into shooting position on a vertical plane is not possible. The best compromise I have is to let the tip drop to the cloth as center ball as possible and anchoring the backhand as well ; if possible. I may air shoot from here just for confirmation I haven't settled into a routine about it. Simple.