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Evolution of Sharking What has come to be known as "sharking" is any movement, sounds, or talking that could cause a distraction for a player. Back in the late 50's and early 60's, this was known as "talking to him" and was often done by opponents and spectators. It was not considered good...

This process seems to accomplish the same result as the one I put forward. It's probably provable using the same theorem. This has three steps and mine has two. I think we are all closing in on, or have learned about principles we can include in our arsenals in order to carry out consistent...

Joey A What Joey A is not telling everyone is that in addition to his great and comprehensive knowledge of pool and his good communication skills, he has a visibly maniacal ability to focus and concentrate. These attributes were beaten into him by the United States Marine Corps.

Addendum to Last Post Actually, the length of the pivot changes, given a static pivot point, with the contact point and center ball aim requiring a longer or shorter arc. Remember, the starting point is the contact point and the end point is center ball.

I'm glad someone answered my disjointed series of posts. The principle seems to hold up for me at many different cut angles. While the pivot point might be a factor (I'm certainly open to suggestions and observations), I really believe the principle shown to be geometrically provable as...

You answered your own question You answered your own question. Draw it out yourself and you'll be quite surprised by the result. Oh, there might be extremes that effect workability, but the process seems to hold up with different pivot lengths. I just tried it out on my home table. I'm...

The pivot length does not matter as much as one would assume. I am confident that the process is geometrically sound and while there is probably a more effective range of pivot lengths, it's the process that is transmitted to the ghost ball that produces a consistent result. I wish I knew how...

Geometric Proof A GEOMETRIC PROOF Aim at the object ball contact point from an offset position on the cue ball in the direction of the cut. Pivot the cue to the center of the cue ball for a center ball hit. These two steps move an inscribed angle inside the ghost ball which forms a right...

There is a geometric proof for the aim and pivot process. It is very simple and has probably been known to a few people for a long time. I posted the proof on this forum and was "shouted down" by the detractors in typical fashion. The problem with my former post was that there was no...

Aim and Pivot One of the primary problems with the controversy and misunderstanding(s) is the naming of the process. Forget CTE and think AIM AND PIVOT. I understand your problem with the offset distances and am still trying to work this out myself. I also think there are a lot of other...

Aim and Pivot Offset The offset really depends on the length of one's pivot. I have been using one tip for most shopts but can see where 1/2 tip might be better for some and 1 1/2 to two might be better for others. In any case, the geometric proof holds up. Hey, if anyone has a problem with...

I do not have a working scanner to send diagrams. Just read the information. It's really so simple it's almost unbelievable.

Aim and Pivot Geometric Proof A GEOMETRIC PROOF Aim at the object ball contact point from an offset position on the cue ball in the direction of the cut. Pivot the cue to the center of the cue ball for a center ball hit. These two steps move an inscribed angle inside the ghost ball which...

That diagram actually tells most of the story; however, if the center line of the shot is extended to the other side of the ghost ball, the triangle I mentioned is formed and the contact point is determined precisely.

Evidently you have to experiment to arrive at the technique that works for you. I just posted the proof that the aim and pivot method is based on sound geometric principles. The ball proportion offsets do the same thing as my proof explanation and they probably come close enough to the contact...