I use the tanget line as a reference and subconsciously a point on the rail for the cue ball to hit. There are variables for straight in or near straight in shots.
Everything else aside I’ve used this visualization and have had success with little practice. I’ve even made banks with it. I need to spend more time with it in practice. Go figure.
I’ve discovered that by not focusing on the intended pocket to the point that it dominates aiming has helped me tremendously. I have narrowed aiming down to strike the object ball and sending it on a path has produced better results than having to concentrate on cue ball, object ball and...
I getting more out of my game using low English on stop shots, draw and even position on shots that are at various angles. I don’t fully understand why unless I’m eliminating a loot ov variables that affect my contact with the object ball.
Iowa…can’t get there from here! Reminds me of league play for some reason. Maybe it’s the table size or the garish shirts that remind me of the movie “Three Billboards…”
“people virtually lived in the pool rooms. they were full of characters and fun, and it was what they did every day. not so anymore.“
Absolutely on point. It was a culture in and of itself. Characters right out dime novels. No big blousy logo sponsor jerseys. No made up nicknames or aliases...
Children competing with professionals. Does the child competing at a very high level pro positive for the child or self defeating. Does it help or hurt the child’s game and confidence?