Is Touch Of Inside "the teacher"

Lift with your legs

CJ Wiley said:
You're welcome, Lesh, the one crucial factor about using TOI (or whatever you use to jump up two levels) is it requires a commitment.....you can't just "dip your toe in the water"....it takes a 3 hour dedication to "real eyes" what the touch of inside can really do.

The position play is one of the things that's enhanced because you can use the same type stroke on the majority of your shots. The cue ball is only 6 oz's, however it feels heavier when using TOI.....spin actually makes it feel lighter and the cue ball will tend to "get away from you" more often.

I wish you were close to Dallas/Ft Worth and I'd give you a free TOI LESSON to speed up your understanding of this powerful technique. I've been giving a lot of lessons lately and I'm getting more and more effective in communicating and demonstrating EXACTLY how this system can be utilized in anyone's game....and remember, 'The TOI Game is the Teacher' ....it just takes the willingness to practice the TOI principles.
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I do feel the WEIGHT of the object ball using TOI. It is a reassuring feeling.... funny in a way. It's like lifting with your legs rather than just your arms and back. It digs the ball into the pocket with a real live stroke when you need to use a stronger stroke than you would dare if you hit it without TOI. (Most people don't understand what I just said, but I have a feeling you will. LOL)

My problem is that I vacillate between using TOI and shooting to play ball speed off a rail. It scares the crap out of me when I am in a sweaty match, so I just go with what I know. I am practicing TOI however, and I know it will take many days of 3-6 hour sessions to fully milk it for every last ounce of win it has in it. It's another tool to put in my arsenal and I know it will yield some solid wisdom.

As for us getting together for a match or thirty seven, it would be a bucket list event for me. But unless you head to the Tampa area, I will just have to settle for you published works.

Regards,

Lesh
 
The Highest Level of TOI - All Shots Seem the Same

Yes, at the highest level of TOI you will get the sensation that all the shots are the same....you will hit them approximately the same speed and learn to play the same type angle much of the time....the sound the pocket makes accepting the object ball will be nearly the same and the sound of the tip hitting the cue ball will be higher pitched....we call this "Pinning" the cue ball....Efren does this so well you'd think his cue is broken at times......although it's the "hit" that influences the cue ball with the most dramatic precision and accuracy. 'The TOI is the Teacher'


irock said:
I think three important factors in using TOI, at least for me anyway, are, every shot you shoot feels solid and crisp, because you are hitting the cue ball almost center every time. Another is, position, it seems more simple, it seems like you don't have to use multiple rails near as much with TOI. It also seems easier to get back in stroke quicker, when you have not been playing for a while, just throw fifteen balls on the table, bang them in with TOI, and you are good to go.
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The balls are only 6 oz's so it's important to make them seem heavier

"Feeling the weight of the object ball /cue ball" is a sensation that can dramatically improve your position play. There's generally two different ways you can go about every shot....one will make the cue ball/object ball seem lighter (using spin) and the other will give you the feeling and touch of a heavier ball (using TOI).

The balls are only 6 oz's so it's important to make them seem heavier when possible....if not they will tend to "get away from you," especially under pressure.





Lesh said:
I do feel the WEIGHT of the object ball using TOI. It is a reassuring feeling.... funny in a way. It's like lifting with your legs rather than just your arms and back. It digs the ball into the pocket with a real live stroke when you need to use a stronger stroke than you would dare if you hit it without TOI. (Most people don't understand what I just said, but I have a feeling you will. LOL)

My problem is that I vacillate between using TOI and shooting to play ball speed off a rail. It scares the crap out of me when I am in a sweaty match, so I just go with what I know. I am practicing TOI however, and I know it will take many days of 3-6 hour sessions to fully milk it for every last ounce of win it has in it. It's another tool to put in my arsenal and I know it will yield some solid wisdom.

As for us getting together for a match or thirty seven, it would be a bucket list event for me. But unless you head to the Tampa area, I will just have to settle for you published works.

Regards,

Lesh
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Free toi video - first 5 responses

If anyone's unsure about TOI and has been hesitant to order this offer's for you.

Simply post a question about TOI on this thread and I'll pick the first 5 questions and respond to them.....AND send each of you a FREE TOI DVD.

This offer is good today only so please ask your "TOI QUESTION" as soon as possible and I'll send out ALL 5 DVDs tomorrow with the rest of our orders.

Here's a clip on TOI is you want to know more about the system. I will warn you that the Touch of Inside System is advanced and not recommended to anyone that is a beginner. If you're a beginner Email me at thegameistheteacher@gmail.com and I'll send you a FREE 'Ultimate Pool Secrets' video/DVD to give you the necessary tools to use TOI in the near future. (TODAY ONLY)

Play Well - 'The TOI Game is our Teacher'
 
How much practice vs match play is recommended right after watching the video? Basically as in is a lot of practice more important to get it down pat first, or about half and half etc? I know some people take longer to learn than others...just wondering how much absorption/practice you recommend vs trying it out in league/tournaments etc
Matt

Edit...great offer by the way!! Ill PM the info.
 
Is the objective to create a stun shot from position to position, or is this more about pocketing the ball with more accuracy?
 
TOI Question

Why does toi work, does it act to make the pocket play bigger?
 
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Since you mentioned TOI allows you to use a firmer stroke and it is great for slower less than perfect condition tables, what kind of adjustment do you make when playing on the faster cloth? I've been having some trouble overrunning my position on tables with fast cloth which results me in going back to my old style at times with slow rolls, outside spin and such. For the most part I have been able to use a similar firm stroke on many of my shots, but there still are a lot of shots that get away from me especially on the fast cloth tables.
 
I play on a really crappy bar box at home. I mean a real bad table. I have been following this thread and my pocketing has doubled just following this thread. The only trouble is my table is really fast and when I go out to play on a bigger table I am leaving everything short. Can I practice on my little table and it still help me?

By the way this has helped me more than anything I have tried.

Thanks.
 
it takes 3 weeks to change a behavior or habit.

On the average it takes 3 weeks to change a behavior or habit. I'd recommend working on any changes for at least that amount of time before exposing yourself to a situation that could make you go back to your old habits.




Spimp13 said:
How much practice vs match play is recommended right after watching the video? Basically as in is a lot of practice more important to get it down pat first, or about half and half etc? I know some people take longer to learn than others...just wondering how much absorption/practice you recommend vs trying it out in league/tournaments etc
Matt

Edit...great offer by the way!! Ill PM the info.
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FREE DVD OFFER - want to share our good fortune.

Maxx said:
TOI Question

Why does toi work, does it act to make the pocket play bigger?
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I changes your perception of the pocket from a flat target to a zone. This way you can utilize the entire potential of the pocket in much the same way golfers utilize the entire fairway/green and bowlers create a "pocket" to maximize their "strike zone".

You have to experience it to appreciate the benefits.

I'm sending out the 5 FREE DVDs right now and if there's anyone else that wants one I'll send out an additional 5 MORE TOMORROW.....simply ask a TOI question here and then send me your address to thegameistheteacher@gmail.com

If more than 5 people respond I'll send them to everyone, we're having an AWESOME DAY here in Texas and want to share our good fortune......there's some exciting news coming on the horizon in pool and we're glad to be included.

Play Well Everyone, The Game's the Teacher

Any Beginners or Intermediate players reading? I will send you my 'Ultimate Pool Secrets' DVD if you ask a question as well......the same things apply as above, and I'll send out up to 10 today if necessary.
 
CJ Wiley;4692154[B said:
Any Beginners or Intermediate players reading?[/B] I will send you my 'Ultimate Pool Secrets' DVD if you ask a question as well......the same things apply as above, and I'll send out up to 10 today if necessary.
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What is the "Ultimate" secret of the secrets? TOI? I love secrets. :)

I've been preaching TOI to the folks at Hawaiian Brian's but most of the crowd seems to be skeptical. However, after watching some of the BETTER players there, I notice that almost ALL of them use a TOI on many, many shots and just don't realize that what they are doing is the fundamental idea behind TOI. Once I point it out to them, they tend to scratch their head and realize that is what they are doing. They are using it on individual shots instead of it as a "basic" for all their shots.

Aloha and thanks for helping everyone out all the time.
 
CJ, I don't have a question but I do have an observation. When I use TOI on cuts less than a half-ball, my shaft is pointed directly at the point of contact on the object ball.

It works, check it out. :thumbup:
 
I've been using TOI for about a year now. I primarily use the method for long angled shots to the 4 corners or angled shots to the side pockets. Shorter length shots seem to take less "i". I also use TOI with BHE and pot all kinds of balls that used to travel near to the pockets but remain topside.

I'm so happy with TOI because it's improved my game so much. I only had a few minutes to play this afternoon and potted 48 balls before missing one.

Thanks, so much, CJ.
 
This isn't exactly a question, but I would like to see the TOI video. After watching it, I'm pretty sure my dumb azz would have plenty of questions. Hopefully less questions than I had after watching the ProOne dvd.

OK I did come up with a question- CJ are you the only instructor teaching TOI or have you shown and authorized any other instructors?

Thanks Stan
 
Well I just popped the TOI DVD in the player. There are a couple reason this appeals to me:

1. Never tried it before.
2. My aim sucks at times, I have no system. I do some ghost ball, but...
3. My current table is very fast 7', so I've already started using a lot of inside to create no spin on the CB after contact. I need to "stun" almost every shot, and this helps. (I think this is what CJ means when he says "no spin").
4. I use the Miz banking system (full ball, control the angle with English only), which is one of those "doesn't make sense but works really well" techniques. This is the vibe I get from the 10,000 ft level about TOI.

My qualms about it (before I begin):
1. I move the CB a lot. Playing on that table has been fantastic for position play. If my aim was as good as my position play, I'd be damn good! I feel like I can get to anywhere on the table from 90% of the shots I take (that is, on 10% of shots I feel like I'm limited in where I can go).
I'm worried TOI may limit English choices a bit.
2. Can't watch and play at the same time right now. Getting a used diamond put in, so no table for like a week :(

So, we'll see how it goes!
 
a player will discover through the experience of using it

Yes, if you like to aim with your shaft this is perfectly ok to do. Shane does something very similar.

There's many benefits of using TOI that a player will discover through the experience of using it....I've said many times that I can't experience TOI for anyone, I can only urge everyone to try it for 3 hours to see for themselves.

The TOI Video can't go over every aspect of TOI because it would take several hours.....the DVD is 90 minutes, however it takes watching it 5 times to absorb all the subtleties about 'The Touch of Inside' system of play.

Play Well, The TOI is the Teacher


Mitchxout said:
CJ, I don't have a question but I do have an observation. When I use TOI on cuts less than a half-ball, my shaft is pointed directly at the point of contact on the object ball.

It works, check it out. :thumbup:
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I'm teaching courses on TOI privately in Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas.

I'm really the only one qualified to teach TOI. It's challenging to teach and took me years to complete my understanding.

I'm teaching courses on TOI privately in Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas. Depending on the student's ability it takes between 3 and 15 hours to learn the complete TOI way of playing. Again, this is not an "aiming system," it's an overall playing system that includes a precise pre shot routine that needs to be learned (if the student can't hit the cue ball precisely).

I donate a lot of time on line to answer questions via email at thegameistheteacher@gmail.com

Once the TOI foundation is established it's not unusual to raise the level of your game 2 levels in 3 weeks. Of course this would require a commitment to the improvement process. I trained a student that took 2 lessons (3 weeks ago) and won a tournament that he'd never finished in the money before. He called me right away and the enthusiasm in his voice made it all worth while.



ipoppa33 said:
This isn't exactly a question, but I would like to see the TOI video. After watching it, I'm pretty sure my dumb azz would have plenty of questions. Hopefully less questions than I had after watching the ProOne dvd.

OK I did come up with a question- CJ are you the only instructor teaching TOI or have you shown and authorized any other instructors?

Thanks Stan
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C.J.

I have always been curious as to what was on your mind when the slogan "the game is the teacher" came to you.

What does it refer to? We're you thinking in technical terms as in the game will teach you how to play well if you pay attention to what is occurring? Or is the meaning much deeper referring to perhaps spiritual growth?

What does it mean to you?
 
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