Cue Stick Aiming

[bizzy]

I've heard about something cold cue stick aiming system. It's about using the cue stick to contact point or something. Does anybody knows that system? I think Hal Houle teaches this but I couldn't find any explanation of it. Does anyone use it? How does it work?

 

[randyg]

Yes, CUE-TECH Pool School in Dallas, Tx. teaches a system called S.A.M.

It's all about using your cue stick to aim with as opposed to the cue ball. S.A.M works for Ball Pocketing, Caroms, Combos & Banks. Probably the best "aiming" system available.........SPF=randyg

 

[bizzy]

Stick aiming is S.A.M.? Ok then I've got something wrong. What system is that one where you aim with your cue or ferrule at the CONTACT POINT?

 

[TheBook]

If you measure you ferrule it should be 1" plus the tip will be 1 1/8". Line the tip up with the contact point and note where the back part of the ferrule is. It will be 1 1/8" away, the radius of the cue ball. Make a mental note of where this spot is on the table. Shoot the center of the CB at this point.