Contact point on the OB, shift and pivot aiming.

[LAMas]

I like your system and it compliments mine VERY WELL....I would suggest promoting your stuff on the new thread....it'll be fun and I won't be any conflict with me....I'm not here to sell "Aiming Systems",,,my points are all about throwing the ball to create a bigger ZONE....how someone aims, in my opinion is a personal choice...Play Well, CJ

cj,
Thanks.
I am glad that you made a comment for what I proffered for free here for it didn't get much attention/comments. The few that I did get were positive. I offer this for the few that can understand the words and diagrams for the art of pool.

It's funny that where I shoot pool in LA, most shooters don't want to be taught and it pains me to see that they could be better if they would open themselves up to much of the info proffered here. They are too proud or lack the capacity and or desire to learn how to get better.

Here in South Central LA, the Brothers are not flush with coin to pay for lessons nor do I have the time to nurse them along for free. :smile:

 

[CJ Wiley]

The Game is the Teacher'

cj,
Thanks.
I am glad that you made a comment for what I proffered for free here for it didn't get much attention/comments. The few that I did get were positive. I offer this for the few that can understand the words and diagrams for the art of pool.

It's funny that where I shoot pool in LA, most shooters don't want to be taught and it pains me to see that they could be better if they would open themselves up to much of the info proffered here. They are too proud or lack the capacity and or desire to learn how to get better.

Here in South Central LA, the Brothers are not flush with coin to pay for lessons nor do I have the time to nurse them along for free. :smile:

I understand....don't worry, we're going to create a whole new market in pocket billiards.... 'The Game is the Teacher' .....stay tuned you'll love it and we appreciate your input at "AIMING SYSTEMS - THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS" ....ALOHA :smile:

 

[scottjen26]

Interesting...

I just had someone come up to me in the pool hall last week and ask what I was working on, since I had my folder open. I told him I was messing around with the SEE system, and quickly showed him a simple shot using it.

He showed me something he just learned from someone, don't think I've seen it anywhere and it's similar to this so thought I would post it.

If cutting a ball to the right, he lines up the left edge of his shaft with the contact point such that the left edge of his shaft is at the center of the cueball. Sort of like Stan's 1/2 tip pivot offset position. Then he pivots to center and shoots.

I tried it on a couple shots, I made most of them, but I can't believe it would work from all positions, especially straight ins. Since I have a hard time picking out the contact point on tougher shots, it's not for me, but I thought I'd share since it seems similar to what Lamas posted.

Scott

 

[LAMas]

Interesting...

I just had someone come up to me in the pool hall last week and ask what I was working on, since I had my folder open. I told him I was messing around with the SEE system, and quickly showed him a simple shot using it.

He showed me something he just learned from someone, don't think I've seen it anywhere and it's similar to this so thought I would post it.

If cutting a ball to the right, he lines up the left edge of his shaft with the contact point such that the left edge of his shaft is at the center of the cueball. Sort of like Stan's 1/2 tip pivot offset position. Then he pivots to center and shoots.

I tried it on a couple shots, I made most of them, but I can't believe it would work from all positions, especially straight ins. Since I have a hard time picking out the contact point on tougher shots, it's not for me, but I thought I'd share since it seems similar to what Lamas posted.

Scott

It is similar to SVB side of the ferrule aiming.

As I said, if you can see the contact point on the OB, aim the center of the CB at that point ...then shift your cue parallel to that aim line until it is now pointed at the center of the OB...pivot back to the center of the CB and shoot...that doubles the distance from the contact point to the center of the OB and takes you to the GB...almost.

Thanks for your observation.
Be well:smile:

 

[Mirza]

Interesting...

I just had someone come up to me in the pool hall last week and ask what I was working on, since I had my folder open. I told him I was messing around with the SEE system, and quickly showed him a simple shot using it.

He showed me something he just learned from someone, don't think I've seen it anywhere and it's similar to this so thought I would post it.

If cutting a ball to the right, he lines up the left edge of his shaft with the contact point such that the left edge of his shaft is at the center of the cueball. Sort of like Stan's 1/2 tip pivot offset position. Then he pivots to center and shoots.

I tried it on a couple shots, I made most of them, but I can't believe it would work from all positions, especially straight ins. Since I have a hard time picking out the contact point on tougher shots, it's not for me, but I thought I'd share since it seems similar to what Lamas posted.

Scott

Something like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVjrJCyqsYw

 

[BilliardsAbout]

Dom Esposito presented a similar aim method at Allen Hopkins's show. He offers a variety of illustrations to accompany the method.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

It is similar to SVB side of the ferrule aiming.

As I said, if you can see the contact point on the OB, aim the center of the CB at that point ...then shift your cue parallel to that aim line until it is now pointed at the center of the OB...pivot back to the center of the CB and shoot...that doubles the distance from the contact point to the center of the OB and takes you to the GB...almost.

Thanks for your observation.
Be well:smile:

None of these stick aiming systems are "robotically precise", but they help by getting you close to the aim line and, even more importantly, encourage you to know more precisely where your stick is pointing.

pj
chgo

 

[Not Dead Ted]

If an OB 5 feet away looks like a marble, and 8 feet away looks like a ball bearing, then this method is for you. Otherwise, save it for CB-OB distances less than two bridge lengths apart.