A couple of Stan Shuffett's curtain shot videos are pretty impressive. If you haven't seen them, go to YouTube and search "Stan Shuffett curtain CTE". Recently another AZBer posted a curtain video and also referenced Stan's curtain videos. I replied with a video of similar shots, specifically showing how using the same fractional aim for each shot can actually work over a small span of slightly different shot angles, as long as the span fits within the width of the targeted pocket. I believe this is the same reason why the same CTE perception and pivot can work for a similar span of different shot angles.
Anyhow, this got me wondering how well someone could do using ghostball or contact points, or whatever judgement-type method, from behind the curtain. Not once do I make every shot, but I'm sure any player with pro caliber experience and skill could do it quite consistently. Here are my attempts....(I cut the talking points from the beginning and end of the 2nd and 3rd vids to shorten them up)
Attempt #1
Attempt #2
Attempt #3
I think this experiment shows the power of memory and the brain's ability to take minimal data from the eyes and match it up to something recognizable based on experience. This subconscious process is happening on every shot, with or without a curtain, making it possible to fine tune shots without consciously realizing it. I think when we find ourselves in "The Zone" we are not disturbing this process with conscious overanalyzing. We're just letting it happen.
Anyhow, this got me wondering how well someone could do using ghostball or contact points, or whatever judgement-type method, from behind the curtain. Not once do I make every shot, but I'm sure any player with pro caliber experience and skill could do it quite consistently. Here are my attempts....(I cut the talking points from the beginning and end of the 2nd and 3rd vids to shorten them up)
Attempt #1
Attempt #2
Attempt #3
I think this experiment shows the power of memory and the brain's ability to take minimal data from the eyes and match it up to something recognizable based on experience. This subconscious process is happening on every shot, with or without a curtain, making it possible to fine tune shots without consciously realizing it. I think when we find ourselves in "The Zone" we are not disturbing this process with conscious overanalyzing. We're just letting it happen.
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