CTE testimonial

[dr_dave]

Most people try to step into the shot the same way and fine-tune the same way...whether it be by feel or otherwise. That's what I was referring to.

That's not an "aiming system" ... that's a "pre-shot routine." I think most people understand and appreciate the importance of consistent pre-shot routines. I agree that one benefit of CTE is that it provides structure for a consistent pre-shot routine.

I think this is something even you and PJ could agree on.

Regards,
Dave

 

[randyg]

That's not an "aiming system" ... that's a "pre-shot routine." I think most people understand and appreciate the importance of a consistent pre-shot routine. I agree that one benefit of CTE is that it provides structure for a consistent pre-shot routine.

I think this is something even you and PJ could agree on.

Regards,
Dave

Don't you mean "pre-shot routines"........SPF=randyg

 

[SpiderWebComm]

That's not an "aiming system" ... that's a "pre-shot routine." I think most people understand and appreciate the importance of a consistent pre-shot routine. I agree that one benefit of CTE is that it provides structure for a consistent pre-shot routine.

I think this is something even you and PJ could agree on.

Regards,
Dave

Yes, I am covering that as well. Almost every pro I've spoken with use a system of some kind (they call it their own and they can't explain it). Something that is developed from feel/experience over years).

 

[dr_dave]

Don't you mean "pre-shot routines"........SPF=randyg

I accept your "friendly amendment." I've edited my post accordingly.

Regards,
Dave

 

[cookie man]

If the explanation had made sense, he would have gotten it.



Remind me not to fly in any rocket ship you design.


And if I said I wanted to understand physics, you would recommend a lesson from Einstein? The written word has its advantages.

Other people understand after a 10 minute phone call to Hal. So dr. dave reccomends things on his website that he doesn't understand. That's good!!

I wouldn't fly in it either.

But seeing is believing. Go see, you won't regret it.

 

[dr_dave]

Other people understand after a 10 minute phone call to Hal.

I also understood the "basics" of Hal's systems after 10 minutes with him on the phone. However, after several hours with Hal, I still didn't know as much as I know now. Hal never described the pivot as a variable-pivot-length "turn." I think this thread has helped improve the understanding of CTE quite a bit. I'm sorry you don't think so.

So dr. dave reccomends things on his website that he doesn't understand. That's good!!

I assume you are referring to the aiming page from the FAQ section of my website. If you are, nothing I quote there should be interpreted as my "recommendations." I just quote and summarize descriptions of the various systems. This is for information only ... not for endorsement; although, I sometimes do include my opinions. I certainly don't "recommend" CTE or 90/90 or SAM or double-the-angle or bisect-and-pivot, or any of the other systems described on the website (except maybe DAM, which is mine). The purpose for the "answers to frequently-asked questions" section of my website is to provide answers (from me and others) to very common questions like: "What exactly is CTE, anyway?" I think many people appreciate this resource, which has taken me many years to compile (and which I constantly improve and expand).

CookieMan, you obviously have "issues" with me, and it seems like you always have. You never contribute to the discussion, IMO. You only seem to interject periodic insults and schoolyard-like challenges. I don't think I'll ever understand what motivates you to do this, but I hope you will look back at your last 20 or so posts and ask yourself if you have added any value or insight to the discussion.

Regards,
Dave

 

[Cornerman]

any pivoting or moving once you are down cant be good, then you never really know what you are looking at find your contact point and pocket the ball pretty simple really and adjust according to the English works for me just my opinion

I guess it's a post like this that gets me a bit put off. It can't be good, yet I do it and as little as I play, I'm still one of the best players in my area by using these methods. I've won state titles as a nobody, using these methods. It's been good to me. It's been good to a lot of players.

I took a clinic from Nick Varner. Watch Nick. He pivots when he's down. Absolutely no question about it. He said he was "locking in his English." Hmmm..... He's on the road now. Someone tell me I'm wrong.

So, I don't want to rain on anyone else's method. Do whatever works. Try other methods. Please don't just blanketly say "it can't be good." That's the basic underlying statement of negativity that piss people off who tried these methods and found the use short-term and more importantly long-term.

Carry on.

Fred

 

[336Robin]

Cte

Fred I havent read all these posts except yours and some of Daves above. Recently Ive been curious about CTE. I have developed a really good aim on my own but have an open mind. For me what I saw was that CTE sure made me able to see the line of the shot. The exercises you have to perform to do the pivot are confusing to me but thats just me. I see what you guys are talking about when you laud how good it is and why. I know a guy who is a pool table mechanic and he plays exclusively with the system. He has a room full of trophys to prove it. I dont however believe its all the system in all its exactness. I believe it screams out, Hey here is the line to the pocket now shoot!! I could sure see it when I did the pivot. Hey I cant argue with what is obviously working for you CTE guys. Ive just learned my own methods and I feel uncomfortable with it and its not it. I just dont do systems but Im sure glad you do we need more people playing pool.

 

[tattoosbyjay]

I guess it's a post like this that gets me a bit put off. It can't be good, yet I do it and as little as I play, I'm still one of the best players in my area by using these methods. I've won state titles as a nobody, using these methods. It's been good to me. It's been good to a lot of players.

I took a clinic from Nick Varner. Watch Nick. He pivots when he's down. Absolutely no question about it. He said he was "locking in his English." Hmmm..... He's on the road now. Someone tell me I'm wrong.

So, I don't want to rain on anyone else's method. Do whatever works. Try other methods. Please don't just blanketly say "it can't be good." That's the basic underlying statement of negativity that piss people off who tried these methods and found the use short-term and more importantly long-term.

Carry on.

Fred

well im not trying to put anyone off, i actually took a lesson from ron v, onthis aiming method, i didnt like it, i just cant see how moving once you are down can beany good, but if it works for you as well as others then thats great i was just giving my opinion, especially since i did give it a try the way i have been aiming for years still works better for me is all:smile:

 

[Fuji-whopper]

Descriptions and demonstrations of some versions can be found here:

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

In short, CTE is a system where you align your vision and cue along certain lines depending on the shot angle, you pivot just the right way to bring your cue to the correct line of aim through the center of the CB for the given CB-to-OB distance and the required angle of the shot, then you shoot and watch the ball go in the hole.

Even shorter: Align and pivot, and the ball goes in the hole.

I hope that helps,
Dave

I watched this and was thoroughly confused, please redo the video with proper cueballs and descriptions if you could please. It would be great to see what the system is without opinions and give reason to why we should aim where you say we should aim. Please?