CTE, aka Cener to Edge Aiming? Anyone still trying to learn the "system"

[sfleinen]

Should the phrases "I'm just an average player" and "BCA Instructor" be applicable to the same person?

"I'm not a-c-t-u-a-l-l-y a BCA Instructor... but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night!" <sound of trumpet blast>



-Sean

 

[randyg]

I have been lucky enough to become Stan's friend. He came to my place, Bermuda High Soaring, and gave me a preview of his new CTE/Pro One System and his upcoming DVD. I am just an average player who loves pool. His system is amazing and I have neither seen nor heard nor read anything on AZ nor anywhere else that explains the CTE system as his CTE/Pro One does. There are no 15/30/45degree angles (i.e. SAM and others) in his system as many think. I have improved my game and, in particular, my aim by 100% in less than 3 weeks by following his instructions. If you do nothing else to improve your game you should buy his DVD. You will be amazed at how easy it is to pocket balls. However, you do have to have a straight, accurate, and consistent stroke. Nothing works without that. And you do have to learn the system by repeated practice of what Stan's DVD will show you.

Frank Reid, BCA (and SPF) Instructor

Frank. Great to hear from you.

Pro One & SAME AIM certainly do have 15-30-45 degrees. The systems automatically adjusts for them.....SPF=randyg

 

[randyg]

From what I have seen and read about CTE...it is always demonstrated going to the corner pockets...

How do you apply CTE going to the side pockets....or lets say to hit the diamond just above or below the side pocket....or to hit a random ball on the table???


Pure curiosity question...

Yes. CTE can do all of those things, easily.
SPF=randyg

 

[Slide Rule]

Here it is:


Center-to-Edge (CTE) aiming:

1. Start with your cue aimed through the center of the cue ball at the edge of the object ball (a half-ball alignment).

2. If the cut should be fatter than half-ball, aim fatter.

3. If the cut should be thinner than half-ball, aim thinner.


CTE is very simple, but I think players deserve something even simpler - so I've invented the new, ultra-simplified Center-to-Center(TM) aiming system.


Center-to-Center (CTC) aiming:

1. Start with your cue aimed through the center of the cue ball at the center of the object ball (a straight-shot alignment).

2. If the cut should be to the left, aim to the right.

3. If the cut should be to the right, aim to the left.


Watch for my DVD (with extensive mathematical proof).


You're welcome,

pj
chgo

I think the above is outrageously funny. The second better than and adding to the first. Congratulations and my compliments on a classic.

I also must say, that I have my own CTE system. Could it be any other way.

Continued perceptive analysis on your part is appreciated. And so is a good laugh along the way.

 

[DrCue'sProtege]

I'm not sure, but this CTE stuff sounds like what Tom Rossman taught to me as the "Swivel & Shoot" method.

Take a cut shot, you aim at the center of the CB to cut it in. then if you want to impart any english on the ball you just move (swivel) your tip to the right side or left side and fire away.

i've had some other pretty good players show me this exact same thing. its apparently called by alot of different names.

DCP

 

[dr_dave]

I'm not sure, but this CTE stuff sounds like what Tom Rossman taught to me as the "Swivel & Shoot" method.

Take a cut shot, you aim at the center of the CB to cut it in. then if you want to impart any english on the ball you just move (swivel) your tip to the right side or left side and fire away.

i've had some other pretty good players show me this exact same thing. its apparently called by alot of different names.

CTE is described in detail here:

http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/aiming.html#CTE​

The "swivel & shoot" method sounds like back-hand-English (BHE), which is described, illustrated, and demonstrated in detail here:

http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/English.html#BHE​

Regards,
Dave