Aiming Systems: Do you really care?

[Masayoshi]

Joey,

Over these many years, many proponents of CTE and other align-and-pivot-based aiming systems have made many outrageous and unsubstantiated "marketing claims" concerning their "aiming systems." Many examples can be found in the spoofy marketing introduction for DAM. Almost every sentence in the intro was a direct quote from past postings on this forum. I personally appreciate the benefits that basic cut-shot "aiming systems" offer to some people, but I think the outrageous marketing claims are inappropriate, and they have made the proponents and systems "look bad."

For people who don't like links, here's the quote of the DAM marketing intro:

I have invented an amazing and new aiming system called DAM that will revolutionize pool playing all around the world. You won't find DAM in any books, because it has just been recently invented. But rest assured ... all future pool books will present DAM in its full glory. DAM is the best and most complete aiming system, that also contributes to correct body alignment, that has ever been devised. Most of the pros use it, especially the Filipino players ... that's why they are so good. DAM works on every shot, regardless of the distance between the balls, or the angle and distance to the pocket. The best thing about DAM is you don't even need to know or see where the pocket is. Just align and pivot, and the ball just goes in the hole. When a good player uses the system, it is impossible to tell ... it will just look like they are naturally pocketing balls. That's when you know they are using DAM!

Try to prove that DAM doesn't work ... you can't, because it does work. If you can't make it work, it is because you really don't understand it. If you ask a pro if he or she uses DAM, and he or she says he or she doesn't, it is because he or she doesn't want you to know his or her secrets. The DAM system will radically improve the shot-making abilities of those who spend the time to learn it. DAM will eventually become the "aiming standard" and will significantly accelerate your learning curve. There are those who will eventually learn the system, and there are those who will not, and be beaten by those who do. If you don't think DAM works, it is because you haven't had personalized lessons with somebody who truly understands it. I make almost every shot with this system ... I rarely miss. Isn't that proof of how good it is? Don't you want to be as good as me? If you want to master the DAM system, you must visit me in person and pay outrageous sums of money to learn all of the required intricacies.

It only takes two days to learn DAM, and if you practice it for two months, you will start winning tournaments. If you can't make it work, it is because you don't have enough "visual intelligence," in which case you are hopeless. Don't ask me to describe the system in words or with diagrams, because this can't be done; although, I do have lots of fancy words and phrases to describe various parts of the system ... aren't you impressed? If you don't believe in my system or if you doubt the validity of my approach, you will be banished by all of my followers.

Probably the most amazing fact about DAM is that it works for all types of shots, not just cut shots. It also gives you the correct line of aim for combos, caroms, and banks. And you don't need to adjust for speed, English, throw, and spin-transfer effects. All of the adjustment happen automatically with DAM.

If you want to learn the magic of DAM, I am currently offering exclusive private lessons. I know this might sound ridiculous, but I must be clear on this matter: My students are not allowed to share with anybody anything they learn. They are required to sign a special nondisclosure agreement that binds them for life. People are willing to openly discuss and share everything they learn from my VEPS series; but if and when I ever release the DAM-DVD, the information must not be disclosed by any viewers; otherwise, they risk exposing themselves to extreme wrath and persecution.
​

Regards,
Dave (a naysayer against outrageous marketing claims, and a yaysayer for appreciation of realistic benefits)

Where do I sign up?:thumbup:

 

[dr_dave]

I have invented an amazing and new aiming system called DAM that will revolutionize pool playing all around the world. You won't find DAM in any books, because it has just been recently invented. But rest assured ... all future pool books will present DAM in its full glory. DAM is the best and most complete aiming system, that also contributes to correct body alignment, that has ever been devised. Most of the pros use it, especially the Filipino players ... that's why they are so good. DAM works on every shot, regardless of the distance between the balls, or the angle and distance to the pocket. The best thing about DAM is you don't even need to know or see where the pocket is. Just align and pivot, and the ball just goes in the hole. When a good player uses the system, it is impossible to tell ... it will just look like they are naturally pocketing balls. That's when you know they are using DAM!

Try to prove that DAM doesn't work ... you can't, because it does work. If you can't make it work, it is because you really don't understand it. If you ask a pro if he or she uses DAM, and he or she says he or she doesn't, it is because he or she doesn't want you to know his or her secrets. The DAM system will radically improve the shot-making abilities of those who spend the time to learn it. DAM will eventually become the "aiming standard" and will significantly accelerate your learning curve. There are those who will eventually learn the system, and there are those who will not, and be beaten by those who do. If you don't think DAM works, it is because you haven't had personalized lessons with somebody who truly understands it. I make almost every shot with this system ... I rarely miss. Isn't that proof of how good it is? Don't you want to be as good as me? If you want to master the DAM system, you must visit me in person and pay outrageous sums of money to learn all of the required intricacies.

It only takes two days to learn DAM, and if you practice it for two months, you will start winning tournaments. If you can't make it work, it is because you don't have enough "visual intelligence," in which case you are hopeless. Don't ask me to describe the system in words or with diagrams, because this can't be done; although, I do have lots of fancy words and phrases to describe various parts of the system ... aren't you impressed? If you don't believe in my system or if you doubt the validity of my approach, you will be banished by all of my followers.

Probably the most amazing fact about DAM is that it works for all types of shots, not just cut shots. It also gives you the correct line of aim for combos, caroms, and banks. And you don't need to adjust for speed, English, throw, and spin-transfer effects. All of the adjustment happen automatically with DAM.

If you want to learn the magic of DAM, I am currently offering exclusive private lessons. I know this might sound ridiculous, but I must be clear on this matter: My students are not allowed to share with anybody anything they learn. They are required to sign a special nondisclosure agreement that binds them for life. People are willing to openly discuss and share everything they learn from my VEPS series; but if and when I ever release the DAM-DVD, the information must not be disclosed by any viewers; otherwise, they risk exposing themselves to extreme wrath and persecution.
​

Where do I sign up?:thumbup:

Right here: DAM.

Welcome to the club, grasshopper. :welcome: :withstupid: :scratchhead: :grin-square:
Regards,
Dave

 

[JoeyA]

Joey,

Over these many years, many proponents of CTE and other align-and-pivot-based aiming systems have made many outrageous and unsubstantiated "marketing claims" concerning their "aiming systems." Many examples can be found in the spoofy marketing introduction for DAM. Almost every sentence in the intro was a direct quote from past postings on this forum. I personally appreciate the benefits that basic cut-shot "aiming systems" offer to some people, but I think the outrageous marketing claims are inappropriate, and they have made the proponents and systems "look bad."

For people who don't like links, here's the quote of the DAM marketing intro:

I have invented an amazing and new aiming system called DAM that will revolutionize pool playing all around the world. You won't find DAM in any books, because it has just been recently invented. But rest assured ... all future pool books will present DAM in its full glory. DAM is the best and most complete aiming system, that also contributes to correct body alignment, that has ever been devised. Most of the pros use it, especially the Filipino players ... that's why they are so good. DAM works on every shot, regardless of the distance between the balls, or the angle and distance to the pocket. The best thing about DAM is you don't even need to know or see where the pocket is. Just align and pivot, and the ball just goes in the hole. When a good player uses the system, it is impossible to tell ... it will just look like they are naturally pocketing balls. That's when you know they are using DAM!

Try to prove that DAM doesn't work ... you can't, because it does work. If you can't make it work, it is because you really don't understand it. If you ask a pro if he or she uses DAM, and he or she says he or she doesn't, it is because he or she doesn't want you to know his or her secrets. The DAM system will radically improve the shot-making abilities of those who spend the time to learn it. DAM will eventually become the "aiming standard" and will significantly accelerate your learning curve. There are those who will eventually learn the system, and there are those who will not, and be beaten by those who do. If you don't think DAM works, it is because you haven't had personalized lessons with somebody who truly understands it. I make almost every shot with this system ... I rarely miss. Isn't that proof of how good it is? Don't you want to be as good as me? If you want to master the DAM system, you must visit me in person and pay outrageous sums of money to learn all of the required intricacies.

It only takes two days to learn DAM, and if you practice it for two months, you will start winning tournaments. If you can't make it work, it is because you don't have enough "visual intelligence," in which case you are hopeless. Don't ask me to describe the system in words or with diagrams, because this can't be done; although, I do have lots of fancy words and phrases to describe various parts of the system ... aren't you impressed? If you don't believe in my system or if you doubt the validity of my approach, you will be banished by all of my followers.

Probably the most amazing fact about DAM is that it works for all types of shots, not just cut shots. It also gives you the correct line of aim for combos, caroms, and banks. And you don't need to adjust for speed, English, throw, and spin-transfer effects. All of the adjustment happen automatically with DAM.

If you want to learn the magic of DAM, I am currently offering exclusive private lessons. I know this might sound ridiculous, but I must be clear on this matter: My students are not allowed to share with anybody anything they learn. They are required to sign a special nondisclosure agreement that binds them for life. People are willing to openly discuss and share everything they learn from my VEPS series; but if and when I ever release the DAM-DVD, the information must not be disclosed by any viewers; otherwise, they risk exposing themselves to extreme wrath and persecution.
​

Regards,
Dave (a naysayer against outrageous marketing claims, and a yaysayer for appreciation of realistic benefits)

Dave,
I seldom if ever see any of your students speak up for you, nor have I ever known you to teach any student one on one so I will speak up for you today.

Despite your proclivity toward shamelessly answering posts in this forum, simply to flaggrantly market your VEPS program of CDs and plagiarizing my bold blue fonts, some of your work is excellent in explaining what is actually happening to those little bright colored, rolling balls and your efforts haven't gone unnoticed.

Your links are appreciated by some of us as well, but some whine that you are just doing it for the money.

 

[dr_dave]

Dave,
I seldom if ever see any of your students speak up for you, nor have I ever known you to teach any student one on one so I will speak up for you today.

I don't advertise my private billiard instruction services, because I don't have much time to dedicate to giving lessons; but I have taught quite a few students, both in group classes and individually. Regardless, I certainly don't feel any need for them to speak up or vouch for me. Nor would I feel comfortable asking them to do so, with or without endorsement payments or "favors."

When you're ready for a DAM lesson, let me know. :grin:

some of your work is excellent ... and your efforts haven't gone unnoticed.

Thank you !!!

Regards,
Dave

 

[JoeyA]

I don't advertise my private billiard instruction services, because I don't have much time to dedicate to this; but I have taught quite a few students, both in group classes and individually. Regardless, I certainly don't feel any need for them to speak up or vouch for me, nor would I feel comfortable asking them to do so ... with or without endorsement payments or "favors."

When you're ready for a DAM lesson, let me know. :grin:

Thank you !!!

Regards,
Dave

U R welcome, but I am embarassed for you that you would even consider endorsement payments or favors in lieu of vouching for you.

All of my endorsements are pro bono! (Or did you plan to send me a little something for Christmas? )

 

[dr_dave]

I don't advertise my private billiard instruction services, because I don't have much time to dedicate to this; but I have taught quite a few students, both in group classes and individually. Regardless, I certainly don't feel any need for them to speak up or vouch for me, nor would I feel comfortable asking them to do so ... with or without endorsement payments or "favors."

U R welcome, but I am embarassed for you that you would even consider endorsement payments or favors in lieu of vouching for you.

I didn't get your joke at first, but now I do. I guess I could have worded that sentence a little better. :embarrassed2:

All of my endorsements are pro bono!

I wasn't implying anything about you ... I know you like to say good things about most things that comes out.

Although, when you say good things about my stuff or other people's stuff, it makes me wonder if you really think the stuff is worthwhile and of value, or if you are just being nice and supportive again.

Regardless, I think you are a good person for saying good things about stuff for which people have dedicated lots of time, energy, effort, passion, and expense.

did you plan to send me a little something for Christmas?

I might be able to arrange that if you are a good boy in the aiming system threads between now and then. :grin-square:

You better not shout, and you better not pout. :grin:

Regards,
Dave

 

[JB Cases]

Hey, check out this piece of embellishment from JB, who's an APA3: "I am gonna name drop here a little bit. I have asked Rafael Martinez, Rodney Morris, Jimmy Reid, Jose Parica, Danny Medina, Buddy Hall and several other top players questions and all of them have told me things not generally known that have helped my game."

JB is taking his exaggerated claims to a whole new level of fiction. :lol:

Hey it's the ______ _________ __________ __________________ !

Glad to see you back and making excellent use of your time. I feel bad for you that you probably have never and probably will never have the privilege to hang out out top professionals and pick their brains on technique. Sucks for you.

For my part I can enjoy playing and knowing that I do certain things because they were shown to me by great pros. And when I have the opportunity I pass those things on to others. Except you. If I had a pool tip that would make you a better player and I was watching you get beat I would tell it to your opponent so that they could beat you by an even bigger margin.

Have a nice day you _______ _________ __________ _____________.

 

[PoolSharkAllen]

I feel bad for you that you probably have never and probably will never have the privilege to hang out out top professionals and pick their brains on technique. Sucks for you.

For my part I can enjoy playing and knowing that I do certain things because they were shown to me by great pros.

Have a nice day you _______ _________ __________ _____________.

LOL, Only someone as insecure as you are has a need to name drop and tell everyone the imaginary top players they've met. Truly, who cares who've you've met.

From everything that I've read about you, your accomplishments are mostly fictional. From your 10,700+ postings, you exaggerate the players you know, the gambling matches you've played in and the monies won. Post up some videos of yourself playing so we can see how "good" you really are. :yikes:

 

[JB Cases]

LOL, Only someone as insecure as you are has a need to name drop and tell everyone the imaginary top players they've met. Truly, who cares who've you've met.

From everything that I've read about you, your accomplishments are mostly fictional. From your 10,700+ postings, you exaggerate the players you know, the gambling matches you've played in and the monies won. Post up some videos of yourself playing so we can see how "good" you really are. :yikes:

Apparently YOU care enough to call me a liar about it. Jealous much?

I think you mean imaginary meetings because the players I named are certainly real. If you want to bet high enough to make it worthwhile I am sure I can get most of them on the phone to back up my stories. We will enjoy a great steak dinner at your expense.

If you think anything I said about me and gambling is exaggerated then put your money up and play some. You ought to be able to beat me easily and then you can come on the forum and brag about it.

What's that? The sound of your testicles shriveling up...........

There are videos up of me playing so you can see how bad I really am. I am no where near good enough to have the name PoolSharkJohn. You must be REALLY great to call yourself a "Pool Shark". Don't want to mess with you.

 

[PoolSharkAllen]

What's that? The sound of your testicles shriveling up...........

According to the rules of this forum:
"you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws."

 

[JB Cases]

According to the rules of this forum:
"you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws."

Not obscene or vulgar to me. Anyone else find the concept of testicles shriveling obscene or vulgar? What sound is that anyway?

Oh yes, silence. Which is what we hear whenever you are challenged to step up and play some.

Conversely you violated the law with your slanderous accusation that I lied about my conversations with the professional players I mentioned.

Of course being anonymous allows you leeway to troll without much fear of legal repercussions. And we already know that the moderator Mr. Wilson isn't fond of me right now and so is unlikely to do anything to you for that legal violation.

Also you aren't supposed to harass others. Every post you have made addressing me in the past week has been harassing.

 

[JoeyA]

I didn't get your joke at first, but now I do. I guess I could have worded that sentence a little better. :embarrassed2:

I wasn't implying anything about you ... I know you like to say good things about most things that comes out.

Although, when you say good things about my stuff or other people's stuff, it makes me wonder if you really think the stuff is worthwhile and of value, or if you are just being nice and supportive again.

Regardless, I think you are a good person for saying good things about stuff for which people have dedicated lots of time, energy, effort, passion, and expense.

I might be able to arrange that if you are a good boy in the aiming system threads between now and then. :grin-square:

You better not shout, and you better not pout. :grin:

Regards,
Dave

Don't try and bribe me with your Christmas gifts. I am my own man and I can't be bought. However, what was it you had in mind? :grin:

For the record, when I see or use things that I find of value, I enjoy telling others about it. That's all there is to it.

 

[BrokeHustler]

The knock out

I use my eyes! what other aiming system can there possibly be? I think if you try braille it would be considered a foul! sorry blind and old people but this isn't your sport!

 

[gunzby]

I could care less if someone uses an aiming system. If their way of aiming is using CTE, Pro1, quarter ball, ghost ball and any other system out there I am fine with it. Designated systems just aren't my cup of tea. I say designated because I use my personal system of aiming. Everyone uses either a personal aiming system, or a step by step system of aiming. Both work well and nobody should care who does what outside of wanting to try something new.

 

[dr_dave]

All of my endorsements are pro bono! (Or did you plan to send me a little something for Christmas? )

I might be able to arrange that if you are a good boy in the aiming system threads between now and then. :grin-square:

You better not shout, and you better not pout. :grin:

Don't try and bribe me with your Christmas gifts. I am my own man and I can't be bought. However, what was it you had in mind? :grin:

I hope to announce the release of a new video series very soon. I didn't want to say anything about it until it is totally done, but since I'm so close to finishing now, I can't resist. The new series is: The Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice (VEPP). It is a joint project with Bob Jewett. We did all of the planning and filming in the late spring, and I've been busy working on the editing, narration, and production ever since (working full time over most of the summer). I'll announce all of the details and post a bunch of sample clips as soon as I'm done ... hopefully before the Holiday Season.

Regards,
Dave

 

[JoeyA]

Is it any good?

I hope to announce the release of a new video series very soon. I didn't want to say anything about it until it is totally done, but since I'm so close to finishing now, I can't resist. The new series is: The Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice (VEPP). It is a joint project with Bob Jewett. We did all of the planning and filming in the late spring, and I've been busy working on the editing, narration, and production ever since (working full time over most of the summer). I'll announce all of the details and post a bunch of sample clips as soon as I'm done ... hopefully before the Holiday Season.

Regards,
Dave

OK, maybe I can make an exception this one time. (Where's a crawfish emoticom?)

 

[dr_dave]

OK, maybe I can make an exception this one time. (Where's a crawfish emoticom?)

Don't forget:

You better not shout, and you better not pout. :grin:​

Regards,
Dave

 

[KRJ]

hmmm

I use my eyes! what other aiming system can there possibly be? I think if you try braille it would be considered a foul! sorry blind and old people but this isn't your sport!

LMAO... but how dare you Sir ! You mean the local "shortstop" who likes to insinuate that nobody aims is hogwash, and you actually shoot pool with your eyes open, and don't just "feel" the balls is considered bad form around these parts. Please be prepared to suffer the consequences for your actions

 

[lfigueroa]

I hope to announce the release of a new video series very soon. I didn't want to say anything about it until it is totally done, but since I'm so close to finishing now, I can't resist. The new series is: The Video Encyclopedia of Pool Practice (VEPP). It is a joint project with Bob Jewett. We did all of the planning and filming in the late spring, and I've been busy working on the editing, narration, and production ever since (working full time over most of the summer). I'll announce all of the details and post a bunch of sample clips as soon as I'm done ... hopefully before the Holiday Season.

Regards,
Dave

Well, I guess since the main forum has now turned into the Pre-Sale Advertising Forum (not just you, Dave I'll take this opportunity to announce that my official line of "Doomed to Failure" T-shirts will be coming out soon, (hopefully in time for Christmas). These high quality, 100% cotton, pocketless short-sleeve T's will be emblazoned with the words, "Doomed to Failure" in blood red on the front. (I am currently debating about putting something on the back, or one of the sleeves.) The shirts themselves will be available in a wide variety of sizes, but only one color: black. Not sure of the price yet, but known naysayers will get a 15% discount

Lou Figueroa

 

[JoeyA]

Well, I guess since the main forum has now turned into the Pre-Sale Advertising Forum (not just you, Dave I'll take this opportunity to announce that my official line of "Doomed to Failure" T-shirts will be coming out soon, (hopefully in time for Christmas). These high quality, 100% cotton, pocketless short-sleeve T's will be emblazoned with the words, "Doomed to Failure" in blood red on the front. (I am currently debating about putting something on the back, or one of the sleeves.) The shirts themselves will be available in a wide variety of sizes, but only one color: black. Not sure of the price yet, but known naysayers will get a 15% discount

Lou Figueroa

That title on the shirt fits you to a T. Wear it with pride. :killingme::killingme::killingme::killingme: