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Understood. Thanks.

I’m a bowler, and I do focus on the arrow (in the direction “the cue is pointing”). But analogies like this aren’t always appropriate. This one is close to falling in that category, IMO.

Thanks again. It sounds like when you are using sidespin, you still focus on where you want the CB to go and not along the cue direction required to compensate for CB deflection. Would you say that is a fair statement?

Thank you for sharing your thorough analysis. But the question isn't CB focus vs. OB focus during the stroke. The question is: When you are focusing close the OB during your final alignment check (or when you pull the trigger), is your focus or attention more on where you want the CB to hit...

It is not difficult, and it doesn't take very long. BTW, the results also depend on your bridge length and style of BHE/FHE pivots. Anything works as long as you are consistent.

That's close to the timeframe when I was developing the SAWS system. The final version was completed and published (in DVD form) in 2018. I don't think I can give all the credit to SAWS for my 9-ball and 10-ball ghost videos. I was working hard on my game back then, and I attempted those...

Agreed, but that is not the question. The question is: On which line is their focus (CB line or cue line) when they pull the trigger?

My “tangible proof” is I miss sidespin shots much less often. I don’t have precise stats for you, but the better results were certainly immediately “noticeable.” This is the case with my students too. SAWS also gives me more confidence since I don’t need to “judge” or “feel” or “guess”...

Thanks, Bob. That's what I think also. And I agree that a "study" would be interesting. It would also be interesting if more AZB members (especially the good players) let us know where they focus (desired CB direction or cue direction) during sidespin shots. If they are not sure, because it...

Does anybody else have any input or opinions on these questions? Most importantly, Where do you think most top players are looking during a stroke with sidespin? Are they looking in the direction they want the CB to go (after CB deflection), or are they looking in the direction the cue is...

Assuming you have your eyes open when shooting shots, what are you looking at during a sidespin shot stroke? Are you looking in the direction you want the CB to go (after CB deflection), or are you looking in the direction the cue is pointing?

Understood. Regardless, where do you think most top players are looking during a sidespin shot stroke? Are they looking in the direction they want the CB to go (after CB deflection), or are they looking in the direction the cue is pointing?

The "adjustments" are not small for a short, fast shot with lots of sidespin. Thanks. Good job finally finishing the video. :geek:

That's what I think, but I am still curious what others think.

Does anybody have any opinions on these questions?

I would would like people's inputs and opinions concerning something I recently added to the SAWS resource page: What should you look at during the SAWS aiming and shooting process? You should generally follow the eye pattern “best practices” used by most top players. When using sidespin...

For those interested, lots of pattern racking and rack manipulation tricks that we have seen over the years can be found here: pattern racking and ball gapping resource page The more people that know about the them, the less the "techniques" will be used.

Resistance is futile. :geek:

For those interested, complete and detailed answers to many common questions about SAWS can be found here: SAWS resource page

If you do in fact have “perfect intuition,” then I’m jealous. Even the top pros don’t make every shot with sidespin, especially the ones with fast speed and lots of spin. Thank you. Now I feel worthy. :geek: SAWS is definitely not for everybody; and if you are willing to put in the...