I was playing at a popular bar years ago. I was on the 8 but the cb was hooked in a corner pocket. The 8 was frozen to the short rail about 8" from the corner pocket at the other end of the table. I kicked to the side pocket with running english and sank the 8. I heard "Oh my God" from...
I say playing pool, even if losing, is a great way to spend your time. Appreciate the improvements you make. If you can't figure things out ask for help.
You are about 15 years too late. :) I also made a curtain video. The reason this forum doesn't have the CTE arguments anymore is that the most ardent followers have been banned from the aiming forum.
You do have to admit, though, that CTE puts you in an overcut alignment, as shown here: