Cte/pro one left cuts

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stan shuffett

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A PROGRESSION OF LEFT CUTS FOR CTE/PRO ONE
The following GUIDE for left cuts can be reversed for right cuts.

1. THICK CUT SHOTS

A/CTE -OUTSIDE PIVOT

(A/CTE- INSIDE PIVOT)
(B/CTE-OUTSIDE PIVOT)
**A/CTE with an inside pivot is the same as B/CTE with an outside pivot. This is a primary reason that you experience very few Bs with an outside pivot. This interchange for A and B on the THICK side can work up to about 50 inches on a 9 foot table. This information is great for flexibility/options for the right handed/left handed players.
Please note: There are NO B shots after 4 diamonds of distance on a 9 foot table. Distance at 4 plus diamonds does not allow for a B aim point line with a CTE perception. There are NO B shots without a CTE perception.

2. TYPICAL CUT SHOTS

B/CTE-INSIDE PIVOT

3. THIN CUT SHOTS

C/WITHOUT THE CTE PERCEPTION- OUTSIDE PIVOT
C/WITHOUT THE CTE PERCEPTION-INSIDE PIVOT
These are single line visuals.

**The addition of C for left thin cuts and A for right thin cuts as OB aim points are my only update since my DVD was released. In a previous thread I indicated an Edge to Edge update for near straight-in shots but that was not a correct adjustment for CTE/PRO ONE. So, disregard my E to E earlier update as it was wrong. My first DVD is correct and complete with the additions of A and C single lines visuals for thin cuts.

4. EXTREMELY THIN CUTS

1/8 CB/OB OVERLAP- OUTSIDE PIVOT
1/8 CB/0B OVERLAP-INSIDE PIVOT


***I use the word pivot, now, only to describe manual pivoting. Technically, in PRO ONE, there is no pivot, just a left or right eye/body movement that eliminates the need for manual pivoting. I refer to what was once a pivot in PRO ONE now as a LEFT OR RIGHT VISUAL SWEEP.

CTE/PRO ONE is a visual system in which the eyes lead and the body follows.

Can all shots be made with a CTE perception? Yes, All shots go somewhere with the use of 2 visuals: A/CTE and B/CTE for left cuts. For right cuts: C/CTE and B/CTE. CTE shots may not always go to your desired pocket. So, there are adjustments. That’s what the A and C single line aim points on the thin side and the 1/8 single line visuals are for.

I do not associate OB aimpoints with specific angles because of the distance factor and the way those little spheres can present themselves on a rectangular surface. One example of this is that I can demonstrate an A shot on the thin side with a 20 degree angle and also an A shot on the thin side with a 49 degree angle.

Stan Shuffett
 
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Thanks for the post Stan on the progressions, should clear up some of the frequently asked questions from new users.

You are right (of course) about the angles, when adding distance into the mix the actual angles do not necessarily dictate when to shift from one alignment/pivot to another. I know I've answered this for people trying to help, and it still may be helpful for people to break it down by angles as a reference as it does hold true when shooting at a normal 2 - 3 diamond distance.

Thanks again!
Scott
 
Stan for president !!!

Stan, i have been discovering these same items, and was planning to call you about them. thanks for the update before hand. I have been discovering the point about B aim points and long distance, so I am very glad to hear you address this too.

I have been trying also to specify exactly angles, and their relationships to A, B aim points, but find that some pocket sense is required. At least it helps me a little to sense where the pocket is.

Thanks, just doesn't seem say how much i love this system.

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if you can learn to see an inside A or C shot everything else falls into place. The inside A-C shot is very import and you can move the cue ball around the table easily with them. Now if you are unsure of the shot selection just take your cue tip and place it at the object ball and directly over the line going back to the cue ball. Now visualize the cue ball 30 inches (half the cue length) away from the object ball and that is the shot selection. This works with long shots, medium or close in shots.

If you have trouble seeing the A-C, you can use the a mark, number, stripe, chalk, dirt on the ball and you can even use the shadow under the object ball until you get to point where you don't need to see it because you know where it is. On long shots be careful of your CTEL, I know sometimes i end up visualizing center cue ball to like 2 inches off the object ball edge.

If you have the dvd and where stan shows a 5 shot option. You have those options pretty much on all shots, they will either go strait in or bank somewhere. If you understand the system enough you can logically figure out which shot selection will make the ball in what pocket either straight in or banks. This will also make you aware of shots you may not have normally seen also.

Now when your experienced enough with the system and understand it you can also hit any random target on the table using the system, i can do this even though the system is synced to the table geometry.
 
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SUCKER,
Where are you saying to place the cue tip at the OB ?
CTEL, A or C

Directly over the line going back to the CB. Which line ? CTEL, A or C

Thanks

Now if you are unsure of the shot selection just take your cue tip and place it at the object ball and directly over the line going back to the cue ball. Now visualize the cue ball 30 inches (half the cue length) away from the object ball and that is the shot selection
 
I would just put it at center object ball to the center cue ball line. When i started out I would have trouble seeing an inside A-C back cut shot or a long inside B shot. I figured out about a year and half ago that the 30 inches or 2 1/2 diamonds away was the magic spot to visualize the cue ball at. I also experimented with the visualization of the cue at 30 inches for every single shot to see if it made me more consistent and stuff like that. I did a lot of visual tinkering to see if it would help me out mastering the system.

I can tell you that i can shoot manual cte/pro1 at a quicker pace than most on here can shoot ghost ball.
 
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Thanks, Stan. Those "C" adjustments were some that I had already made, I guess from hundreds of hours on the phone with Hal a few years back. Those are definitely a great addition to the Pro One as it was when I took the course from you.

Now, if I were just younger and could handle those matches that are scheduled for 2AM, I'd be OK! :smile:

Bob
 
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When using basic CTE, find the eta, b or c, then ctel. Slide your hand into position with the tip, 1 tip from the ctel.
Here's the question.
Where is the tip pointed at ? Is it at the edge of the ctel on the ob or next to it ?
 
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Ok, The tip is pointed exactly where it would be pointed if you were using ghost ball or any other way of aiming after you have pivoted. You just used a different method to get there. Do not look to see if you are aligned with an edge, ctel, etc ok and just make sure you pivoted to center cue ball and you stroke straight.

The two lines are like having someone behind you on every shot telling you “This is where you need to start your alignment, etc” This system drills this into your head over and over until you can do it subconsciously. The better you get with the system, you will eventually start seeing the contact point easily, but you will always have the system as back up. This is how it works for me anyway.

Now if you undercut a shot that most likely means you have set up to far to the outside and you made a bad visual/physical alignment on the lines and if you overcut a shot that means you made a bad visual/physical alignment on the lines to far to the inside.

This is how I use the cte/pro1. I have a mental picture burned on my brain of what an inside/outside “A” looks like and what a inside “B” looks like. When I see a shot, I quickly match it up with those mental pictures. Even though the shots are at different distances, angles, all around the table, etc. They will match up with the mental pictures. When you get to this point, it makes the game a lot easier and you can start trying to advance other parts of your game.

This is a very strong system unlike any other! people just don't understand yet and its potential.
 
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