Yet another CTE thread (sigh)

[cookie man]

Really though, if you take a short step back. You can see that the first reply with a negative under tone was the third, and coincidently the first by a CTE user. ...just saying

Maybe my thought went over your head lol. I didn't think i was being negative but i could be wrong, wouldn't be the first time.

 

[cookie man]

For anyone looking to explore aiming systems, and hit the ground running, it's worth every single penny.

I'd love for you to start a thread concerning poolology, i have some questions for you. The questions have no intent to bash poolology, I actually like the author.

 

[Dan White]

I'd love for you to start a thread concerning poolology, i have some questions for you. The questions have no intent to bash poolology, I actually like the author.

Why don't you start the thread yourself? I can guarantee that your questions will be met with actual answers.

 

[cookie man]

Why don't you start the thread yourself? I can guarantee that your questions will be met with actual answers.

I wasn't talking to you. And I don't want your answers. I'd like an opinion from someone who actually read the whole book.

 

[The_JV]

I'd love for you to start a thread concerning poolology, i have some questions for you. The questions have no intent to bash poolology, I actually like the author.

I'm not the type to champion anything, and I'm certainly not an authority on Poolology. Brian would be the guy to bounce questions off of.

 

[cookie man]

I'm not the type to champion anything, and I'm certainly not an authority on Poolology. Brian would be the guy to bounce questions off of.

No problem

 

[Dan White]

I wasn't talking to you. And I don't want your answers. I'd like an opinion from someone who actually read the whole book.

I read the whole book but when I said you will get actual answers I meant that such answers actually exist and Brian would surely provide them.

 

[Brookeland Bill]

In other words, he plays by feel gained from years of experience.

Yes. Everyone is looking for a quick fix. They don’t want to spend anytime on the “driving range”. They are looking for the fastest and easiest route to Nirvana. When I read about pool players looking for the shortcuts to playing pool it reminds me that they are also the same people who refuse to cook (fast foodies) or make coffee (Starbucks dependent).

 

[Dan White]

Yes. Everyone is looking for a quick fix. They don’t want to spend anytime on the “driving range”. They are looking for the fastest and easiest route to Nirvana. When I read about pool players looking for the shortcuts to playing pool it reminds me that they are also the same people who refuse to cook (fast foodies) or make coffee (Starbucks dependent).

I think some people miss the concept that it is the journey, not the destination. I can derive a lot of satisfaction out of shoring up different aspects of my game through practice.

 

[cookie man]

Yes. Everyone is looking for a quick fix. They don’t want to spend anytime on the “driving range”. They are looking for the fastest and easiest route to Nirvana. When I read about pool players looking for the shortcuts to playing pool it reminds me that they are also the same people who refuse to cook (fast foodies) or make coffee (Starbucks dependent).

I don't know of any pool players looking for a "quick fix". In fact as it pertains to pool i wouldn't even know what a quick fix would be. Can you describe a few things that people might consider a quick fix?

 

[dquarasr]

In previous posts, respondents asked about my fundamentals, and I had responded that I had been working on them to good effect: stance, alignment, and stroke. Also, respondents requested videos.

At the risk of ridicule and embarrassment , I submit two videos of the "spot-to-spot shot CB returning to cue stick" drill/test. Please note I performed these back-to-back with a few warm up shots before I started recording. So I think I've come a long way since I posted my "Terrible stroke" video asking for help some weeks back. Please let me know what you think,, and thanks.

 

[dquarasr]

Same setup, different take, profile view:

 

[JC]

OK, what I think I'm hearing here is that there are no mathematics or methodical ways to look at a shot and determine the "home" aim shot, otherwise someone would have suggested it.

Please note that I am not looking for a shortcut to working out on the table. I was, however, looking for a way to reliably recognize angles to apply the right initial aim point. I suppose it's going to be, as I sorta knew when I qualified it in my original post "Yes, I realize that maybe this question doesn't have an answer and HAMB is the only way, but I thought I'd ask anyway" to spend time at the table and it will come to me organically.

Your mind can recognize a half ball hit exactly the way it recognizes if a flight of stairs is the proper pitch you are used to seeing all over the place or if it's too steep or too shallow.

Work on this skill and you will have a pretty good reference for a ton of shots that come up.

Break the balls and look around until you see a shot on any ball into any pocket that you think is half ball. It can be right, left, back cut, corner pocket, side pocket, short, long or anywhere. Then shoot it concentrating on the half ball hit with no regard to position. Then look around from where the cue ball landed and find another one. There will be tons of them on a crowded table, there always are. If they don't look perfect but close shoot them half ball anyway. Did they go into the side of the pocket you expected? Did they miss as expected? Once you can visualize this accurately and confidently you're on your way to much better potting. Everything else is just a slight adjustment except the steepest of cuts.

Once your mind is trained to see these 30 degree cuts you will have a foundation for calculating aiming from a "home" aim point. There is no better feeling than looking at the cheese and realizing it's a perfect half ball hit to a pocket.

 

[dquarasr]

Your mind can recognize a half ball hit exactly the way it recognizes if a flight of stairs is the proper pitch you are used to seeing all over the place or if it's too steep or too shallow.

Work on this skill and you will have a pretty good reference for a ton of shots that come up.

Break the balls and look around until you see a shot on any ball into any pocket that you think is half ball. It can be right, left, back cut, corner pocket, side pocket, short, long or anywhere. Then shoot it concentrating on the half ball hit with no regard to position. Then look around from where the cue ball landed and find another one. There will be tons of them on a crowded table, there always are. If they don't look perfect but close shoot them half ball anyway. Did they go into the side of the pocket you expected? Did they miss as expected? Once you can visualize this accurately and confidently you're on your way to much better potting. Everything else is just a slight adjustment except the steepest of cuts.

Once your mind is trained to see these 30 degree cuts you will have a foundation for calculating aiming from a "home" aim point. There is no better feeling than looking at the cheese and realizing it's a perfect half ball hit to a pocket.

Great way to teach the mind to recognize half ball hits, thanks. Then I can move on to adjusting from there. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[BC21]

Per suggestions, Poolology book has been ordered.

Don't hesitate to ask any questions or provide feedback, good or bad. And if you find that Poolology is not helpful, and you're interested in CTE Pro1 (not the manual pivot stuff) check out this website for decent info....https://www.billiardsthegame.com/category/cte

I'm a firm believer that you can only find what works best for you by doing it yourself.

 

[Dan White]

Don't hesitate to ask any questions or provide feedback, good or bad. And if you find that Poolology is not helpful, and you're interested in CTE Pro1 (not the manual pivot stuff) check out this website for decent info....https://www.billiardsthegame.com/category/cte

I'm a firm believer that you can only find what works best for you by doing it yourself.

Yes, and then after you go to the CTE website and if it doesn't help you I have a great aiming system involving 3 jelly beans. It really works well but only after about 6 months of focused practice.

 

[JC]

Don't hesitate to ask any questions or provide feedback, good or bad. And if you find that Poolology is not helpful, and you're interested in CTE Pro1 (not the manual pivot stuff) check out this website for decent info....https://www.billiardsthegame.com/category/cte

I'm a firm believer that you can only find what works best for you by doing it yourself

Don't hesitate to ask any questions or provide feedback, good or bad. And if you find that Poolology is not helpful, and you're interested in CTE Pro1 (not the manual pivot stuff) check out this website for decent info....https://www.billiardsthegame.com/category/cte

I'm a firm believer that you can only find what works best for you by doing it yourself.

I just bought your book Brian. Been meaning to for a while now.

Can't believe how many times the richest man in the world lets me abuse him on shipping via free prime trials.

Anyone says he's not paying his fair share is full of it.

 

[JC]

Same setup, different take, profile view:

I'm not an expert but I did stay next door to a Holiday Inn Express once.

It looks to me on that shot like you are tensing your back arm and decelerating your stroke unnaturally after cue ball contact. Follow through to a coasting stop of your arm's momentum. Like a car coming to a stop coasting up hill after hitting the bottom rather than putting on the brakes right after the dip. Let gravity and the hand bumping your chest do the stopping of the stroke and the tip of your cue will then be observed dipping toward the table at the end. Watch some good players cue tips and see why they do this on follow through.

 

[cookie man]

Yes, and then after you go to the CTE website and if it doesn't help you I have a great aiming system involving 3 jelly beans. It really works well but only after about 6 months of focused practice.

Typical stupid post in the middle of others actually helping others out. Must be nice to be AZ connected

 

[dquarasr]

I'm not an expert but I did stay next door to a Holiday Inn Express once.

It looks to me on that shot like you are tensing your back arm and decelerating your stroke unnaturally after cue ball contact. Follow through to a coasting stop of your arm's momentum. Like a car coming to a stop coasting up hill after hitting the bottom rather than putting on the brakes right after the dip. Let gravity and the hand bumping your chest do the stopping of the stroke and the tip of your cue will then be observed dipping toward the table at the end. Watch some good players cue tips and see why they do this on follow through.

K will do thanks.