Of all the billiard tips and exercises available, I've found two (2) resources to be helpful.
1) Ralph Eckart: Structure | the ultimate Billiard Tutorial
2) Brian Crist - Poolology: Mastering the Art of Aiming
3) Ray Balzer: AimRight Training Kit
4) Ray Balzer: Cut Angle Challenge 101
*New - Cut Angle Challenge 101 V3
Focused and progressive training will help you elevate your skill, and make your experience more enjoyable. I was able to work (invest) my way through the first two (2) YouTube videos and learn quite a bit about what occurs in what order for a particular situation. Only after finding Ray Balzer on YouTube, was I able to “learn and get better.”
Aim is a byproduct of your ability to properly align the cue with your target. I like the “AimRight” template, as I can move it around the table without the need to lay down stickers. And yes I've heard from some that you align with the contact point, while others will differ. I've found that with AimRight - You “connect” your alignment to your vision center. I can now visualize and drop the cue on the line. I can see the angles, and make the shot, but not understand how to read the cut angle.
Hence, the “Cut Angle Challenge 101” software is adaptive to both beginners and advanced players. I can visually see what particular shots look like, shoot, then analyze my progression. I don’t have to spend a lot of time on the computer either. I’ll run through the drill, replay my mistakes until they’re no longer mistakes, and apply that skill to the table. Any (or all) of these products can better your game!
1) Ralph Eckart: Structure | the ultimate Billiard Tutorial
2) Brian Crist - Poolology: Mastering the Art of Aiming
3) Ray Balzer: AimRight Training Kit
4) Ray Balzer: Cut Angle Challenge 101
*New - Cut Angle Challenge 101 V3
Focused and progressive training will help you elevate your skill, and make your experience more enjoyable. I was able to work (invest) my way through the first two (2) YouTube videos and learn quite a bit about what occurs in what order for a particular situation. Only after finding Ray Balzer on YouTube, was I able to “learn and get better.”
Aim is a byproduct of your ability to properly align the cue with your target. I like the “AimRight” template, as I can move it around the table without the need to lay down stickers. And yes I've heard from some that you align with the contact point, while others will differ. I've found that with AimRight - You “connect” your alignment to your vision center. I can now visualize and drop the cue on the line. I can see the angles, and make the shot, but not understand how to read the cut angle.
Hence, the “Cut Angle Challenge 101” software is adaptive to both beginners and advanced players. I can visually see what particular shots look like, shoot, then analyze my progression. I don’t have to spend a lot of time on the computer either. I’ll run through the drill, replay my mistakes until they’re no longer mistakes, and apply that skill to the table. Any (or all) of these products can better your game!
