This is not a bash on aiming systems. I believe there are sane people saying it works for them and I see no reason not to believe them. My only issue is this. How do you know you need an aiming system? I have never seen an aiming system that has you do a test before you even try to learn the system. Someone should if they haven't already. Create a test of your ability to deliver the cue ball to it's intended destination consistently. Lets say there is a test that checks your mechanics and you can accurately shoot the cue ball but still miss. Then maybe you need help with your aim. However, why try an aiming system before you even know you need one. Simple test. Set up a straight in shot. Cue ball and object ball 2 foot apart. Hit center english semi firm and see if you can stop the cue ball dead without any side spin. If the cue rolls forward, backwards,left,right or stop dead with side spin. You have an issue with your mechanics. See how many time you can stop the cue ball dead. Once you can do this consistently increase the distance between cue ball and object ball. Now once you feel you have achieved an near perfect stroke. See how you aim is. If your aim is off check your stroke. If you are still missing. Get help or try an aiming system. I bet if more players worked to achieve an near perfect stroke there aim would be near perfect. No system will fix a bad stroke.
Do I need an aiming system?
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There are other shots besides straight in.
Shooting straight in shots will fix stroke errors, and allow you to deliver the CB to where it's aimed.
But a straight stroke won't fix poor alignment. So if you line up wrong, you can stroke straight all day and still miss the ball.
Pro One didn't fix my stroke. What it did do is make me more aware of my flaws, and made me work on them diligently to correct said flaws.
Do you need an aiming system? Nobody needs an aiming system. Could you benefit from learning one? Unless you always run out, the answer would be yes, and even then it wouldn't hurt to try one out.
Shooting straight in shots will fix stroke errors, and allow you to deliver the CB to where it's aimed.
But a straight stroke won't fix poor alignment. So if you line up wrong, you can stroke straight all day and still miss the ball.
Pro One didn't fix my stroke. What it did do is make me more aware of my flaws, and made me work on them diligently to correct said flaws.
Do you need an aiming system? Nobody needs an aiming system. Could you benefit from learning one? Unless you always run out, the answer would be yes, and even then it wouldn't hurt to try one out.
I agree with most of what you said, particularly about no aiming system curing a crooked stroke. Aside from that, I would think each individual would decide for themselves if they think they need an aiming system. I suppose if they're playing at a level they're satisfied with and would not entertain the idea of practicing/working to get better, clearly, they're not a candidate for an aiming system. Now if the opposite is true and they wish to get better and are planning to work at it, perhaps an aiming system would help. First, however, they may want to figure out if their fundamentals are solid and they have a straight stroke. I think this is a chicken/egg deal and which comes first may vary player to player.
For me at least, I thought I needed an aiming system. After some lessons with Stan and Stevie, it became evident I needed better fundamentals and lacked a straight stroke. So I took a few steps back before I was able to take a step forward. I know I have a reasonably solid straight stroke now and I still believe CTE/Pro One is of great benefit. That's because it is much more than just an aiming system. I think any of the people who have gained a reasonable level of competency with it would say it is an alignment, PSR and aiming system all rolled into one. I have looked at SEE a bit and I while I prefer CTE/Pro One, I think there are similar aspects in that SEE forces the player into better alignment and PSR.
For me at least, I thought I needed an aiming system. After some lessons with Stan and Stevie, it became evident I needed better fundamentals and lacked a straight stroke. So I took a few steps back before I was able to take a step forward. I know I have a reasonably solid straight stroke now and I still believe CTE/Pro One is of great benefit. That's because it is much more than just an aiming system. I think any of the people who have gained a reasonable level of competency with it would say it is an alignment, PSR and aiming system all rolled into one. I have looked at SEE a bit and I while I prefer CTE/Pro One, I think there are similar aspects in that SEE forces the player into better alignment and PSR.
If you can shoot straight most of the time and keep missing, I say you need one.
How would this perfect stroke tell them *where* to aim?
You might be able to learn how to shoot an arrow with a bow using perfect technique but end up shooting one of the judges.
By shooting a thousand balls ?
You Need an aiming system when:
1) you feel like your pocketing skills lag or does not improve over the course of months/year
2) your not confident to pocket a ball (due to pressure)
3) you miss a fairly easy shot while gambling or just in practice
4) your curious about an aiming system LOL
1) you feel like your pocketing skills lag or does not improve over the course of months/year
2) your not confident to pocket a ball (due to pressure)
3) you miss a fairly easy shot while gambling or just in practice
4) your curious about an aiming system LOL
I'm reliably informed that it is actually a million.
Perfect Aim
When Gene does Perfect Aim with you he will have you shoot shots before and observe, then he will work to get you in line. So he is testing you before.
When Gene does Perfect Aim with you he will have you shoot shots before and observe, then he will work to get you in line. So he is testing you before.