Discovery of subtle error helped me
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All good, except I don't quite get your last drawing.
I'm left handed, and sometimes I swoop the back of the cue towards my body on the final stroke. Is that what you were doing?
When I do that using a training cueball, the chalk mark left by the tip on the ball about 1/8" left of center on a "center ball" stroke.
I'm left handed, and sometimes I swoop the back of the cue towards my body on the final stroke. Is that what you were doing?
When I do that using a training cueball, the chalk mark left by the tip on the ball about 1/8" left of center on a "center ball" stroke.
You are making a simple game way too hard. I think the first moon landing had less diagrams.
Thanks for the drawings. I thought I was simply obsessive and anchored to center ball. Nice to know I am not alone in my obsession 
For me everything runs off that center line. I also use front and back hand English like you do.
The idea I have hit on lately is to see a line to the pocket from three inches behind the contact point through the OB to the pocket. The line through the OB has seriously improved my consistency.
I forget who it was, (UnknownPro I think) who basically said to use the cue stick like a pointing device and to aim with the cue tip. I had never really thought that way before and that lead me to always begin by "pointing" through center ball.
For me everything runs off that center line. I also use front and back hand English like you do.The idea I have hit on lately is to see a line to the pocket from three inches behind the contact point through the OB to the pocket. The line through the OB has seriously improved my consistency.
I forget who it was, (UnknownPro I think) who basically said to use the cue stick like a pointing device and to aim with the cue tip. I had never really thought that way before and that lead me to always begin by "pointing" through center ball.
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These are both "tells" for me too - when I'm lining up straight and not "steering".
pj
chgo
nrhoades...I'm pretty sure you're aware of this, but wanted to make sure. There is no squirt when you shoot on the vertical axis (top, middle, bottom)...UNLESS you add right or left spin.
Scott Lee
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Scott Lee
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This made me laugh, but in all honesty I have to agree. Get on the table and practice, nothing can beat that. I guess you could say that Im more of a "feel" type player, maybe its just a natural ability and understanding of the game I have ionno. Best of luck
At my age when I drink too much of "Hanks" water and I hit a hard draw shot I do tend to "Squirt" a little.
Well, see Bruce, that's your problem. Hank's water is just too heavy. You need to switch to Bob's water. It's lighter, and has much less squirt! 
BTW, I believe Bob's water is what Coors uses!
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
BTW, I believe Bob's water is what Coors uses!Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
At my age when I drink too much of "Hanks" water and I hit a hard draw shot I do tend to "Squirt" a little.
I can appreciate stroke flaws and fixing them. I've had mine and recently changed my grip. This changed my stroke slightly and helped with my overall game. I no longer steer the cue ball and have spastic episodes.
I'm probably moving in the opposite direction stroke wise. Mine is less "buttery" and more punchy. In time the smoothness will be back. I'm not worried because the balls are falling!
Best,
Mike
I do an equivalent thing. I became aware that when one draws a line from the pocket to the object ball, they are referencing the "front" of the OB, not the center. So I simply aim where I want the front surface of the OB to go (usually right past the closest point of the pocket) instead of directly in the center of the pocket.
I combine these two techniques. I see a line through the OB + 1 1/8 inch (the ghost ball center) and point my stick at its end (for centerball shots).
pj
chgo