Eye movement question? Cue or Object last?

[Snapshot9]

OB or Cue Ball?

It was reported on here within the last 2 years that Ralf looks at the cueball last, don't know if it is true or not?

I look at the object ball last, but I make an effort to also look at the cueball while aiming to check my english. I do look at the cueball last when breaking though, it has helped me be more consistent on the break.

On a regular shot, I mentally draw a line for my cueball to follow, and another line for the object ball to follow after I hit it.

 

[Shaft]

Recentl,y I am sinking more shots and getting better position by looking at the CB last.

Once you "lock in" your chosen aim line for the OB, there is really no reason to look at it again. The OB is not going to move. (If you have chosen the wrong aim line, looking at the OB as you hit won't correct that.)

I then focus on a smooth, straight, piston-like stroke on the CB, focusing on tip position, speed, acceleration and follow-through. (By observing your tip very closely during practice strokes and during the hit, you can see any "bad things" your forearm is doing behind you.)

I am no pro (I am not even a good player) and can't say this will work for everyone, but give it a try. All I can say is my potting percentage went up. My sloppy stroke was the cause of most of my problems.

 

[backplaying]

Earl was one of the best as shooting long shots. He could spear long shots in from just a inch off the rail like no one i had ever seen. I have seen him practice these shots for hours!

 

[m79a]

Good players seem to agree that you should look at the object ball last.
But, honestly, I don't know where I'm looking at when I shoot. Weird.

I watched a Sammy Diep video on eye patterns. I was thinking when I watched it, what the hell am I looking at when I shoot. I got up hauled my ass to the nearest table and discovered I was looking at the cb. Not looking at the ob nearly enough. Now I've forced myself to look at the ob last. it has helped me a great deal.

 

[one stroke]

I have heard both ways but basically the pattern I follow is:
Question 1:
Eye movement start with cue to object to to cue to object to object back to cue and finally with object on stroke?

Question 2:
Why in golf (though different sport) once they get ready to swing/putt they never look away at golf ball to hole. Would not the golf ball be somewhat similar to our cue ball.

in some aspects its the same u are trying to make contact with the object ball the cue ball happens to be extension of the stick aside from some extreme English shots when I practice i try to extend my follow through to hit the object ball with my cue , I find when I am really zoned I hardly look at the cue at all after set up



onestroke

 

[HighEndCues]

IMO...
Line up your eye sight so you can see through the cue ball to your object ball. Set up your stroke on the cueball, then look at what your shooting at (The Object ball)..
Ken

 

[maxeberle]

Setup is of prime importance.

Too many players don't know what to look at on their way into the stance, so it takes them a while just to settle into the groove.

My money is on the player who sets up great and pulls the trigger with their eyes closed, vs. the player who is sloppy in their setup and keeps their eyes open on the last stroke, regardless of what ball they look at last.

Fundamentals in setup and delivery are what champions take the time to master.

Personally I like looking at the object ball last, with an "aware" eye pattern leading up to that...

To sign up for my free pool mastery boot camp go to http://www.maxeberle.com

Thanks

 

[one stroke]

Setup is of prime importance.

Too many players don't know what to look at on their way into the stance, so it takes them a while just to settle into the groove.

My money is on the player who sets up great and pulls the trigger with their eyes closed, vs. the player who is sloppy in their setup and keeps their eyes open on the last stroke, regardless of what ball they look at last.

Fundamentals in setup and delivery are what champions take the time to master.

Personally I like looking at the object ball last, with an "aware" eye pattern leading up to that...

To sign up for my free pool mastery boot camp go to http://www.maxeberle.com

Thanks

thats kinda where i was going when I was talking about when I am zoning I only glance thru the cue ball trusting my set up and follow thru,

I watched ur videos on u tube before where u take no practice stroke
and hit the ball, its a great set up and stroke builder , what little I have,I actualy try that with my eyes closed
every once in a while and rattle a few in

onestroke