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My comment from another thread in this forum that is pertinent to this discussion that I think important to share: I use the word "focus" to mean concentration. Not as in focusing of the eyes as in vision. When you are practicing or in a match, even if you are not in the process of shooting a...

I use the word "focus" to mean concentration. Not as in focusing of the eyes as in vision. When you are practicing or in a match, even if you are not in the process of shooting a pool shot, your entire focus or your entire being should be/must be surrounded by and within your intent to play as...

"What's US&E?" Ultimate SEEING and Execution, a process of techniques/tools for pool instruction in nearly completed development most likely in video form still a couple of months away from becoming available. "...but after a while of dedicated practice you really shouldn't need to calculate...

Your data is interesting. I would look at it this way: there are actually 6 targets: eye alignment, cue stick alignment, a true stroke, the cue ball strike point, the ghost ball/object ball contact point, and the pocket (center) Because the pocket opening is usually about 4.5" there is some...

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I had to make a significant edit. I changed "80 percent failure rate." to "80 percent success rate." And "Or, 90% failure rate." to Or, 10% success rate." Go back to the OP at the bottom of page 9 and see. Or better yet, here it is corrected: Here is something to think about: let's say you are...

Did you know, to my eye, you look very much like Omar Vachhani. Or at least that is what POV Pool has him booked as. Maybe that contributed to my confusion. Trippy. Seek to 39:58

Are you making a serious effort to improve your pool game? Practicing some tough shots? While practicing, have you ever thought about, maybe, a video you may have seen of Efren, Earl, or Buddy Hall, etc.? How they have perfected their game? Has it ever become more than just a thought? Did...

I had it here a minute ago. Where the hell is it? Hey, Mac. Have you seen a focus laying around here? What are you talkin... Hey, Babe. Have you seen... Get lost. Unable to focus on your pool game? This may be the number one reason why some players become pros and champions while others...

Yes. You can walk around the table. Eye the pocket center from behind the object ball. Walk back around behind the cue ball. And Voila! Boy, this game is easy. Oh, damn. Where did my object ball contact point go? What was that angle again, exactly? This shot is starting to look a little...

I don't think my method of determining the object ball contact point is all that earthshattering. But it can be very helpful when aiming the shot. I just wanted to show that there are insights into pool that may not have been readily apparent or known to most players. As well as suggesting...

Here is something to think about: let's say you are an engineer. For example, you are engineering the proximity fuse just before WWII. This fuse has about ten components. If any one of them fails, the munition fails. So, let's say each component has an 80 percent success rate. What are...

I would begin by using the "clock" idea I previously described. Either in degrees or minutes or seconds to find the angle along the outer edge of the object ball. Each to their own choosing which. There is a span of 90 degrees from Noon to 3PM, a span of 15 minutes, or a span of 900 seconds...

I am not going to ask why almost everyone changes the subject. They do, so I'll just roll with it. Doesn't the system you are referring to have a name? Can you tell us what its name is, please. Thanks. I believe your 21 word description above is accurate. I don't think your 26 word...

Let me share a couple of points of view. First, let me repeat once again: "So, you know or should know that once you have decided your object ball and pocket, and the cue ball path and spot position, these parameters automatically allow you to determine precisely everything else you will need...

First, it should be obvious that perhaps the biggest problem is communication. Simple clear concise. An idea well conceived is an idea well expressed, as the saying goes. Most of what I see in this thread leaves much to be desired. So much so as to be unintelligible some times. The last...

The theory and study and practice of modern calculus may take a 574 page tome but no, not pool. Imagining many more tomes on the subject of pool, as well? And imagining someone/anyone reading/studying these many tomes? Clearly sounds like someone has way too much time on their hands. Makes...

All I have talked about here with any specificity is how to determine visually the precise object ball contact point once the cut angle has been decided. But let's say, if I understand correctly, you are changing the subject and you are attempting to describe an aiming system. Is this correct...

What I had hoped to do with this "promo-tease" that explains how to simply and accurately locate the object ball contact point once the cut angle has been decided upon, was to indicate the degree of insight that can be expect to be found throughout the upcoming US&E video. I had hoped to begin...

Is that actually you in your profile picture? Were you a regular tournament player at Hard Times Bellflower? I think I only entered in one or at most 2 of those tournaments. I actually remember maybe playing you in one once. It was on the other side of the wall, not on the pro tables. You...