Joe Tucker's Aiming
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I have been working on it for about a month using the training balls. It has helped on some shots. For me the major limitation is that you must visualize contact points on the far side of the cue ball. While it is still possible, it limits the exactness of my aiming. I have found the system very helpful in improving long cuts of medium angles. I have found it less helpful for severe angle cut shots. I very much like the 9 point system for categorizing object balls.
Overall I think it is helpful information to digest. I find I am using it to get a "ballpark" feel for where I should contact the object ball on difficult to visualize shots; then I compare this to the contact point using the direct line from the pocket through the object ball. When these 2 methods for finding contact point feel in accordance I will be making that object ball (as long as my stroke is perfect).
Overall I think it is helpful information to digest. I find I am using it to get a "ballpark" feel for where I should contact the object ball on difficult to visualize shots; then I compare this to the contact point using the direct line from the pocket through the object ball. When these 2 methods for finding contact point feel in accordance I will be making that object ball (as long as my stroke is perfect).
alpine9430 said:
Alp-man,
Yes, that is the system I was describing.
I forgot to mention that a prominent instructor recommended the system to me. JoeT also gives some advice on drills to master the system; these are also very helpful. I believe the system is worth trying, if for no other reason than learning where the 45 degree and 22 1/2 degree marks on the object ball are - his drills burn these points into your brain (figuratively not literally) and this has definitely helped my game. Any shot along the 45 degree line, no matter the distance, no matter the cue ball location is close to automatic now (no matter the distance). Thanks JoeT
alpine9430 said:
Looking at Joe's website, http://www.joetucker.net/start.html, it appears as if the workout comes with the ball. It is hard to tell if the DVD comes with it. The way the products are shown and described on his website are not very clear. It is hard to get a feel for what is included. To me it does not give enough information. If you hit the order now US shipping there is a package deal. So if you buy the package and then the balls are you getting double of the aiming system? The website is confusing to me.
I think I just figured it out:
The Aiming But The Number Method will get you the initial set up with the balls and the book of drills. No Joe Tucker DVD in this package.
The Aiming Workbook picks up where the above leaves off with Joe Tuckers way of breaking it down. This is the set where you get the 40-minute DVD
So it may be two packages to get the full kit (balls, DVD and instructions).
Thanks to everyone,
Myron
The Aiming But The Number Method will get you the initial set up with the balls and the book of drills. No Joe Tucker DVD in this package.
The Aiming Workbook picks up where the above leaves off with Joe Tuckers way of breaking it down. This is the set where you get the 40-minute DVD
So it may be two packages to get the full kit (balls, DVD and instructions).
Thanks to everyone,
Myron
Joe T
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The aiming balls from Aramith come with an instructional booklet that shows you how the method works and it break it down one shot at a time and the ball set also comes with 2 flat plastic aiming discs that allow you to practice away from the table, it helps you absorb the method faster.
The aiming workout (Workbook 2 DVds) that I sell is geared towards advance or very persistent players and it’s made up of many of pools most missable shots. These are shots that come up all the time in 9 ball that I believe players should become much more consistent at and I show you how to approach them. The workbook and 2 DVDs guide you thru the entire workout which is very demanding.
(I’ve gotten back some emails referring to me as something of a sadist) The workout has a method of scoring that calls for you to sink a certain amount of shots before moving on to the next group of shots (while recording your misses). The obvious idea of the workout is to reduce your misses each time you do it. The amount of time required to go thru the workout will vary between 2 ½ (very good player)--8 hrs(not so good but a very persistent player). I’m sad to report that it’s a little too much for most player but the reason I made it so tough is because I believe it’s things like this that can help players make a permanent jump up, especially for those players that have seemed to hit their peak.
The balls sell anywhere from $50 to I’ve heard $79!!! I sell them on my site for $55 and I sell the Workout for $30. I plan to put up a package deal for the 2 of them together for $75 with free shipping. (if anybody here on az wants that deal they can email me at joetuckeraiming@yahoo.com and we’ll set that up)
If there anyone out there that hasn’t already contacted me privately about the scores they’ve been shooting. let’s see’em. I know there’s at least 1 player here that was already pretty good and he started off with about 175 misses and is now averaging between 60-80 misses, he’s done a fine job of updating me and he’s doing a really good job of steadily improving but I would like to see some more of you folks do the same. I can’t prove it but it seems most that have bought it don’t have the time, skill or persistence to stick it out. If you can fill in 2 sheets worth (12 workouts) in a months time you should be able to get it down.
All right I’m rambling (as usual) and I myself HAVE to practice today, I have a tournament at my sponsors room and if I don’t play this one I may be in a little bit of trouble. My next book is going to be titled“How to get ready for a tournament in 5 days, after a 6 month lay off”
The aiming workout (Workbook 2 DVds) that I sell is geared towards advance or very persistent players and it’s made up of many of pools most missable shots. These are shots that come up all the time in 9 ball that I believe players should become much more consistent at and I show you how to approach them. The workbook and 2 DVDs guide you thru the entire workout which is very demanding.
(I’ve gotten back some emails referring to me as something of a sadist) The workout has a method of scoring that calls for you to sink a certain amount of shots before moving on to the next group of shots (while recording your misses). The obvious idea of the workout is to reduce your misses each time you do it. The amount of time required to go thru the workout will vary between 2 ½ (very good player)--8 hrs(not so good but a very persistent player). I’m sad to report that it’s a little too much for most player but the reason I made it so tough is because I believe it’s things like this that can help players make a permanent jump up, especially for those players that have seemed to hit their peak.
The balls sell anywhere from $50 to I’ve heard $79!!! I sell them on my site for $55 and I sell the Workout for $30. I plan to put up a package deal for the 2 of them together for $75 with free shipping. (if anybody here on az wants that deal they can email me at joetuckeraiming@yahoo.com and we’ll set that up)
If there anyone out there that hasn’t already contacted me privately about the scores they’ve been shooting. let’s see’em. I know there’s at least 1 player here that was already pretty good and he started off with about 175 misses and is now averaging between 60-80 misses, he’s done a fine job of updating me and he’s doing a really good job of steadily improving but I would like to see some more of you folks do the same. I can’t prove it but it seems most that have bought it don’t have the time, skill or persistence to stick it out. If you can fill in 2 sheets worth (12 workouts) in a months time you should be able to get it down.
All right I’m rambling (as usual) and I myself HAVE to practice today, I have a tournament at my sponsors room and if I don’t play this one I may be in a little bit of trouble. My next book is going to be titled“How to get ready for a tournament in 5 days, after a 6 month lay off”
How about a book, "How to Get Ready for a Tournament in 1 day, After a 7 day layoff??!??Joe T said:
Williebetmore said:
The balls may be manufactured, to make you think you have to visualize a spot on the "far side of the Cueball".
Please remember this piece of information, when using Joe Tucker's Aiming Balls. The amount of ball (contact point number on object training ball) which you have to strike, is also "duplicated", unless ENGLISH is incorporated, on the cue ball (which can actually be rotated 180 degrees to be on the side you are shooting from & use the number on the opposite side), which enables you to "see the shot".
When you have mentally constructed the line of "contact point", slide your cue parallel to that line, aim & fire away.
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I recommend joe tuckers training for anyone. If you have the time to really use it and practice with it I believe it can improve anyones game, it did mine.TheBook said:
His aiming system greatly helped my straight pool game. I used to setup shallow 45 degree cuts because I was afraid of missing my break ball and bashing the rack open. I could never really see a severe back-cut well. Now, I setup for pretty steep break shots and love them. I highly recommend it.