If the shot was 100 yards away.....

Yoda4962 said:
Interesting how we see it so different, isn't it. ( But in any case, i would quit playing before i gave up Pro1! ). I wonder what the percentage is of players that do it CB centric, versus OB centric ?
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Everyone is different, some think it is better to look at the cue ball, and others use the object ball for aiming. I preferably use the object ball ( I only look at CB for half a second before my shot.) I find that as long as you know where you need to hit the object ball, you have a better chance of making the shot. As long as u stroke the cue ball in a favorable position all is well!!!!

Whichever makes you feel more comfortable is best!!!!!
 
Mr. Phelsson said:
Everyone is different, some think it is better to look at the cue ball, and others use the object ball for aiming. I preferably use the object ball ( I only look at CB for half a second before my shot.) I find that as long as you know where you need to hit the object ball, you have a better chance of making the shot. As long as u stroke the cue ball in a favorable position all is well!!!!

Whichever makes you feel more comfortable is best!!!!!
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Mr. Phelsson,

This is your first post. Welcome to AZB. You are certainly correct, to each his own.

Where are you from? I'm from New Orleans. Phelsson sounds familiar. I think I might have gone to elementary school with a Niles or Neil Phelsson? That name really sounds familiar. Oh...I know Fast Eddie Felson from 'The Hustler'.

Anyway, welcome to AZB & i hope you enjoy it.

Regards to You &
 
Sure, I'll tell anyone that will listen that you don't need to look at the CB as you stroke through it.

There is a difference between need and wants to. If there are players that want to look at the CB as they stroke through it so be it. I don't.

With the free kick, doesn't the player run first then kick the ball? I've yet to see a pool player run first then hit the CB.

Pool is pool and as such has it on set of unique mechanics to do in order to perform the sport well.

Trying to apply the mechanics used in other sports to pool is a waste of time. They don't mix.

There is a difference between should and shall. Y'all need to learn the difference. Cause should does not mean has to. Shall does. So, stating one should do xxx is not the same one as shall do xxx. Like should look at the CB when on the rail. Not the same need to or shall.

Using the word should really doesn't make for a strong arguement for why to do something. Maybe now you more than before.....
 
(((Satori))) said:
That's actually not a good analogy because the stick is what you are throwing (or at least using a throwing motion)at the cue ball.

It's like hitting a baseball, are you looking where you are trying to hit it?
It's likehitting a tennis ball, are you focused on the other side of the court?
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These aren't good analogies either because unlike your examples, the cue ball isn't moving.
 
duckie said:
Trying to apply the mechanics used in other sports to pool is a waste of time. They don't mix.
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Even though the mechanics are different, the same concepts about training and the thought processes can be applied and adapted to aiming and pool playing.
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First comment is pointed to my example. And then you say completely the opposite because this backs yours.

There is a difference between should and shall. Y'all need to learn the difference.
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Yes, thanks, I'm back to my English beginner's course textbook.

Maybe now you more than before
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oh, and chapter 3 of the above mentioned textbook makes me think here is a word missing.

...That's the way conversation usually takes when one is trying to do some word-picking instead of contributing for good.
You were not even trying to get deeper into the reasoning I was trying to provide. Just because you don't need to, therefore you don't want to. All the best to you, I told what I wanted others to be aware of.
 
I understand the point the OP is trying to make, but.... if you could actually take a shot at that distance on a pool table, you better be looking at the cb last. The reason I say that is because if you hit even a hair off center, the deflection will make you miss the ob by quite a bit.
 
Neil said:
I understand the point the OP is trying to make, but.... if you could actually take a shot at that distance on a pool table, you better be looking at the cb last. The reason I say that is because if you hit even a hair off center, the deflection will make you miss the ob by quite a bit.
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Yuuuup! I think this is true. Pool is a game that is on a much smaller scale than a football field. Our peripheral vision is still barely used when the shot is at the other end of the table. We can see both balls easily and stroke accordingly.

BTW, nice to see you posting again!

Best,
Mike
 
Mikjary said:
Yuuuup! I think this is true. Pool is a game that is on a much smaller scale than a football field. Our peripheral vision is still barely used when the shot is at the other end of the table. We can see both balls easily and stroke accordingly.

BTW, nice to see you posting again!

Best,
Mike
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Thanks! I was on a "vacation" for a little while. You see, when some people on here don't like what you have to say, or just can't handle the truth, they constantly report you to Wilson every time you post. He then gets tired of it and bans the person getting reported.
 
Neil said:
Thanks! I was on a "vacation" for a little while. You see, when some people on here don't like what you have to say, or just can't handle the truth, they constantly report you to Wilson every time you post. He then gets tired of it and bans the person getting reported.
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Well, I hope you were on a beach somewhere sipping margeritas. :smile:
Put it all behind you and roll up your sleeves. This forum has gone to $hit since you left. Inaccuracies, new aiming systems, more pros, and a main forum with advertising! OMG!

Seriously, I like to think every day is Friday. You should, too.

Best,
Mike
 
My two cents is that beginners need to watch the OB to confirm aim and that advanced users should look at the cue ball if there is any doubt they're meeting their aim spot crisply with the cue stick.
 
I'd play it as a two-rail kick shot with high, outside english.

Given the english, I'd look at the CB last.

Of course, that's different from how I play golf. When I golf I always look exclusively at the hole/pin...never at the golf ball. After all, the golf ball isn't moving.
 
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