Too much center aiming may lead to other issues down the road.
Cue centered between both eyes
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My statement is based on the fact that many (if not most) players play best with their cue under their nose and chin, exactly between their eyes. And many (if not most) of these players have a "dominant eye."
On a personal note, my right eye is fairly strongly dominant, and I used to play with my cue closer to my right eye; but after very careful drilling and fiddling with my stance, I learned that I visualize shots of all distances and angles much better with the cue centered between my eyes, with the eyes level, and with my face as square as possible to the shot.
Some people with a dominant eye even play with the cue closer to their opposite eye. And some people with an extremely strong dominant eye (or with no or little vision in the other eye) do play better with the cue directly under the dominant eye.
Regardless, one should not consider "dominant eye" when finding one's personal vision center position; otherwise, one might be mislead or influenced by the information.
Regards,
Dave
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some of the reasons this could be true can be found in this book
https://www.amazon.com/Answers-Players-Prayers-Richard-Kranicki/dp/1588204456
dr dave
have you ever read it?
your thoughts?
I have read it, and I encourage others to do so also. I referred to it when I was developing my vision center stuff. Here's a relevant BD article I wrote mentioning Kranicki's book:
"Aim, Align, Sight - Part II: Visual Alignment" (BD, July, 2011)
Regards,
Dave
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With enough repetition, one can learn to pocket balls with any head position. However, there are advantages (e.g., quicker learning and better effectiveness at all distances and angles) to having your head in your personal vision center position with your face as square to the shot as possible and with your eyes as level as possible.
Regards,
Dave
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Finding my own best head position was made harder by my stance - the most comfortable position for my stroke was too far to my dominant eye side for perfect visual alignment. It took me a long time to realize it, and more time to figure out the stance adjustment that worked best, and then more time (ongoing) to groove it.
I mention this to point out that locating your best head position is the crucial step, but it might not be the only one.
pj
chgo
I mention this to point out that locating your best head position is the crucial step, but it might not be the only one.
pj
chgo
I don't disagree with the theory, but I have a hard time doing that and finding a comfortable way to stroke the cue along or parallel to the line of aim. Even the guy in your avatar looks like he has an alignment issue. How is this done without contorting oneself so much that it creates fatigue or issues later in life when the body is less flexible?
I use “as possible” in my sentences implying you should just do the best you can.
I had to make changes in my stance to get my head in a better position. A good way to do this is to stand in front of a mirror with your eyes level and face square, and get down into you stance, trying to keep your head facing the mirror the same way, dancing your feet and hips around until you find a stance that allows you to get your head as close as possible to the ideal place without too much discomfort.
Regards,
Dave
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Your vision center is established while in the standing position. Once established the eyes/head never leave this line of site.
This is a good starting point to align your body comfortably with the shot line. Don't be concerned where the cue ends up under your eyes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGBFRln32uo&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPn3Wzp4NT8&t=9s
Once down into the shooting position there may be small aiming adjustments made to send the cue ball where you want it to go.
John
This is a good starting point to align your body comfortably with the shot line. Don't be concerned where the cue ends up under your eyes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGBFRln32uo&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPn3Wzp4NT8&t=9s
Once down into the shooting position there may be small aiming adjustments made to send the cue ball where you want it to go.
John
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