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It seems that many talk about aiming systems. Is the purpose to get the general point of where to hit the OB? Are aiming systems pinpoint accurate? I've read and players have told me about the aiming system they use. Just thinking back after playing 10 ball today; There were several shots that...

Lots of good stuff here. I am one not to practice, I just do not like to. However with this said I believe if someone already has the capability to shoot at a specific level, what stops them is the mental part. I have seen pros shoot great one day to only shoot almost like an A player the...

imo Just draw it back playing the left or right side of the pocket, which ever has more room to work with and do not worry.

Koop, I made a mistake in my post - "What matters is the final delivery and yes a proper stance helps and so many other things also, but it is delivery of the cue tip to the point intended that makes the difference." Sould be delivery of the CB. This may have cause confusion. I believe that...

Good points. I joke with people when I occasionally go to the driving range and tell them that stance and back swing mean zero. How I do this is I will stand at the tee at the driving range facing the flag I'm aiming for. Yes, both feet are parallel and pointing outward towards the flag. The...

Add BHE and then what? The object to aiming is to pick the spot on the OB where the CB must make contact. Given the CB curves and pushes, or just goes straight as expect. The player through experience knows how conditions are playing and adjusts accordingly. How the CB gets there is feel...

I believe the great Ralph S. shoots the same way you do. When I am playing a very difficult and critical shot w/o English I will pull my cue stick back in a very straight line away from the spot on the OB as if I am fighting a large rubber band pulling my stick forward. Almost as if I were...

I agree inside is a good shot and I believe that it most likely it will go a little long maybe 5 inches or so past the 5. The sliding I'm referring to is off the first rail which is the most critical. It really depends what's in front of you and how the tables playing. Nothing beats being at the...

Nice post. Years ago we use to complain about cars made in Japan as crap. Back then Japan's labor rates were very low. The fact was is their cars were very good and even later became a standard for excellence. Just because labor is cheap does not imply compassion for excellence is not present.

In fact my statement was that the CB was part of your equipment, an extension to your cue. You do not need to look at the tip except to make sure you have one on your stick and it is chalked, or the CB except for a verification of were your tip is in relation to it. After that, you just know...

Thank you. What a beautiful statement. I was bashed for this in an earlier thread, but then again I just ignored the bashing. GREAT Post!!!!!.

First glance I thought inside English however as well as I play that shot I do believe the potential for more trouble is even greater. Yes you can swing the cb but there is very little room for error in case of too much slide. In which case you just buried yourself from the next,5 ball, shot.

zig zag CB first between 8 & 9 then toward 5 between 5 & 9. Just back and forth

Most top poolpayers I know find the spot on the OB to the pocket and use feel to get the CB to that spot. Never saw a top pool player yet that does not lock onto the spot of the OB. Pay attention to their eyes as they pull the trigger. It's all experience in my opinion. There is nothing magical...

I agree 100%. And the same holds true of many cue cleaners as well. Some have abrasives even those that seem to be polishing pads. Great point Dave.

Keep in mind wood is not suppose to be shiny. The reason for the shininess is what we put on the cue shaft plus oils and greases. Some times it is shiny because there is still a coat of shellac for protection during shipping and handling. I agree, nothing works better at getting down to the...

Stick with feel, stroke is feel and aim is absolute (tiniest point on the OB you are pocketing). Experience, experience, .. If you play by feel you will be able to pick up any stick or shoot any shot without the margins of error to consider, you intuitively adapt. Bridge length is determined...

Interesting comment. I do like a very solid (stiff) feel. I do not like shafts that over-vibrate. Maybe a good cue specialist can help here but I find shafts that wip more also reduce my accuracy when especially using BHE. Then again, my golf clubs are 22 year old Wilson Staffs (tour blade...

I agree and you can also buy some pretty good cues in the US, Europe,... We all play pool in all the countries so we should all take advantage. It's that damn oil we got t figure out.. . .

I think they are talking about the average shooter. I understand that the 3 rail shot is a very good one because you can cause the CB to come back long or short.