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I like it. Clusters make rotation games more interesting.

Between the two extremes of no handicap (lower ranked players will be less likely to join) and high enough handicap that skill doesn't increase your odds (better players will be less likely to join), I'd say the sweet spot is wherever the tournaments/leagues gather the most participants. Just...

If this was the whole story, there would be no need for stroke instructors/coaches. Yet there are many. Even if the end result of a professional often looks simple and natural (e.g. Ronnie), the road to getting there isn't obvious at all. If you take a random 300 fargo bar banger and just tell...

This makes sense, it's probably a common approach. The difference for mine is that I don't include the OB when fixing the cue alignment in relation to the CB. So instead of shaft->CB->OB it's just shaft->CB, and as long as I stay still it works.

Where did I claim it was revolutionary? The point of the topic is to hear the various approaches, and the ideas behind them. As for why should I concern myself with this? Because it's a fundamental part of alignment, which is important. If you get more consistent alignment, you will play...

But, even if you try to aim with side, and accidentally put a bit too much or too little, there will be just as much error in the OB hit. There isn't, conceptually, a magical tip-off point where crossing the middle point of the CB horizontally suddenly makes the result vastly different. For any...

What do you mean with wrong contact?

If anyone wants a tough game, try one pocket 15-ball rotation. All balls must be pocketed into a single corner pocket in order from 1 to 15. If you run out even once, you are probably a 900+ fargo.

When we drop down to the shot, we all have some way of ensuring that the backhand is in the right position horizontally, to match the direction we want the CB to go based on our shot image. In other words, our cue must not only be in the right horizontal position, but also at the correct angle...

The reason I like 9-ball or non-call-shot 10 ball more than call-shot 10-ball is the added element of offensive multi-way options. Sometimes you have situations where the best play is to go for two different pots that are both too low % on their own to be worth it, but trying both is your best...

12-ball? Halfway between 9 and 15.

What I do myself as an earphones user is just always have the volume so low that I can still hear what my opponent says just fine.

My personal experience is that OB last makes it easier to control the speed. However, I find it very useful to look at the CB during the time I pull the cue back. Then when I pause, I move my eyes back to the OB and shoot. This gives me the best accuracy. The reason is that pulling the cue back...

Good recommendation, have seen the name around a few times, but never got around to reading it. Will probably get it at some point. I read The Inner Game of Tennis a few years ago, and it had some nice concepts that apply to pool as well, I imagine this book is somewhat similar.

I practice with earphones on 80%+ of the time, and usually use them in tournaments if they are allowed. Helps me stay focused and be more relaxed. Never had anyone have any issues with me using them, although I'm not at the level where I am playing in major tournaments for thousands of dollars...

True pocket speed (just barely having enough speed to reach the pocket), is often times a poor choice due to risk of either the CB or OB rolling off their path slightly due to table imperfections.

I agree. Defining all cut angles if we ignore all other variables is possible with some systems (e.g. anything involving calculating the cut angle mathematically, and translating that into a certain aiming point on the OB), but once we start including the other variables (throw, spin etc.)...

I'll start by listing a few that I commonly use: 1. On pressure shots, e.g. long pots when you just got back to the table, or you just aren't feeling it for whatever reason, I imagine I'm on the practice table, and the situation on the table is just a part of a repetitive drill, where I'm...

If the idea was that you can ask them to shoot that same shot over and over, I'd pick a long straight in shot, drawing it straight back into the corner pocket. Mighty X style. If they were only allowed to shoot it once, I'd prioritize what their technique tells me instead of the shot result...

Aiming systems are mostly useful for beginners who struggle to even make those easy shots without an aiming system. There are exceptions of course. I'm not saying that all aiming systems are inaccurate or most fruitful for beginners, but a large majority of them are. Those who play at a high...