How Many Aiming Systems...
- Thread starter lfigueroa
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A neophyte doesn't need but one and that's all that should be taught and make it as simple as possible.
Contact point. How to find the OB contact point in relationship to the pocket and how to link up the equal and opposite contact point on the CB for impact.
This would be AFTER they can shoot the CB only into any and all pockets from short distance to long distance without missing 100 to develop a stroke. If they miss, they have to start all over again.
And then being able to make a decent percentage of straight in shots starting with the CB and OB close together and close to the pocket.
Then gradually increase the distance for everything.
All aiming systems are designed to do the same thing.. Most folks would
play at higher levels if they'd play using more than one at any given time.
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I have the following rattling around in my brain that I’d call aiming systems that I use in various circumstances. I’m sure some go by other names.
Ghost Ball
Double Distance (contact point overlap)
Shaft Edge to CP
Fractional Ball
Fractional Shaft
Lining Up Parallels
Cueball Edge
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Ghost Ball
Double Distance (contact point overlap)
Shaft Edge to CP
Fractional Ball
Fractional Shaft
Lining Up Parallels
Cueball Edge
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Good categorization Some systems/methods are even combos of these.
Back of ball and shadows/base of ball would be others
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I almost included Shaft Center to OB Shadow but decided I stopped leveraging it.
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I don’t know if I’d consider Buddy Hall’s Clock System to be an “aiming system”. I think of it as a “cueball control system”.
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I know the basics of several but wouldn't teach any of them to a neophyte. I'd keep it as simple as possible at first - visualize the CB/OB contact points and try to put them together. Maybe add the ghost ball concept to supplement that.
I think a neophyte should first be given the opportunity to develop his understanding of and instinct for aiming so that he'll be in a better position to understand what a system might do for him and can make a more informed decision about which to use, if any.
pj
chgo
er, OK.
But how many aiming systems do you know and are able to teach?
Lou Figueroa
I believe that for some people Buddy's Clock System would suffice for aiming.
Lou Figueroa
OK, PJ, thanks for splitting that hair.
So let's forget about the neophyte. How many aiming systems do you know well enough to teach someone?
Lou Figueroa
My pleasure.
I can describe several in detail, but never having used any of them I'm not sure I can add anything useful. Does that qualify as teaching?
pj
chgo
My pleasure.
I can describe several in detail, but never having used any of them I'm not sure I can add anything useful. Does that qualify as teaching?
pj
chgo
Yes.
How many, damnit?
Lou Figueroa
like pulling teeth
around here
Frankly, I'd just tell them to buy the ghost ball aim trainer and ring reinforcers.
I agree with Tor Lowry. Just shoot the same shot over and over again.
I agree with Tor Lowry. Just shoot the same shot over and over again.
One. “Hit the ball thicker or thinner than the last shot you attempted depending on the result of the last shot.”