Learn To Aim Like The Pros!

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champ2107 said:
can you do this shot with ghost ball?
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I could carom the 1 off the 5 or the 4 using ghostball. Not sure why you think this is a difficult shot...I'm also not sure why you're intent on disrupting this thread? Any shot can be made using ghostball/fractional aiming! Even jump shots! No matter the shot...you still have a "object ball path" and a "cue ball path".
 
Well since caroms were brought up how bout this one I did using ghost ball:

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It was sweet

It is know that Mosconi used parallel aiming method. This is based on ghost ball.

Here is one article about it to use to compare to this drawing below. http://www.sfbilliards.com/articles/2005-06.pdf

Looks like this:
 

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cfrandy said:
Fractional aiming IS a variation of ghostball aiming. I have support this claim with these resources:
Snooker Tips - Ghostball
Snooker Tips - Line Of Aim
Fractional Aiming
CueTable Ghostball Aiming Software
Allison Fisher's Bat Trainer

During practice, the ghostball is used to determine the fraction of object ball that must be hit to pocket the ball. That is why, in the software and the BAT, there are indicators of the fractions necessary for pocketing the ball. You could also determine the fraction by simply placing the two balls together (object ball and ghostball on the object ball path line and look down the cue ball path line...like I suggested in the very first post. The easiest fraction to determine is a half-ball hit. It is a definitive line! Practice will teach you how to adjust your aim for 3/4 & 1/4 shots. Anyone could begin pocketing balls immediately using this method!

If you wish to debate whether or not Fractional Aiming is a variation of ghostball aiming...I suggest you start your own thread on the subject using your resources. So far I have seen nothing but negative opinions aimed at disrupting this thread! No resources, just opinions!
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FYI, here's another resource for your list:

Although, I don't think it supports the premise that fractional-ball aiming is a type of ghost-ball aiming system (although, all aiming systems share some common pre-shot routine elements and visualizations).

I think a stronger argument can be made that the following aiming systems are closer to "ghost-ball," both in concept and implementation:

Regards,
Dave
 
Just for grins, here is a 3 rail bank I did using ghost ball and the concepts I post earlier about banking..

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I did this shot for a game win.

All ghost ball.......

Put one object ball on the table with the CB. Do 2 rail kicks, meaning make the CB go 2 rails before hitting the OB.

I'd love to hear how systems that require you to see the OB directly for sighting purposes do 2 rail kicks.

Oh wait I know, you have to learn another system for kicking, right?
 
dr_dave said:
FYI, here's another resource for your list:

Although, I don't think it supports the premise that fractional-ball aiming is a type of ghost-ball aiming system (although, all aiming systems share some common pre-shot routine elements and visualizations).

I think a stronger argument can be made that the following aiming systems are closer to "ghost-ball," both in concept and implementation:

Regards,
Dave
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If indeed fractional aiming is not a variation of the ghostball system, you could certainly use a ghostball to find the "fraction" during practice.
Thanks Dave!
 
cfrandy said:
If indeed fractional aiming is not a variation of the ghostball system, you could certainly use a ghostball to find the "fraction" during practice.
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Agreed. Even if a ball-hit fraction isn't identified as a number, it can still be helpful to visualize the amount of ball overlap required for a given shot (regardless of which "aiming system" you might or might not use).

Regards,
Dave
 
duckie said:
Just for grins, here is a 3 rail bank I did using ghost ball and the concepts I post earlier about banking..

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I did this shot for a game win.

All ghost ball.......

Put one object ball on the table with the CB. Do 2 rail kicks, meaning make the CB go 2 rails before hitting the OB.

I'd love to hear how systems that require you to see the OB directly for sighting purposes do 2 rail kicks.

Oh wait I know, you have to learn another system for kicking, right?
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Nice shot!
 
Not to knock duckie, but that doesn't even look like the track to the pocket from there.

To say, "Hey!! Look at this 3-railer I made with ghost ball" or "Check out ____ flier I made with ghost ball" doesn't prove anything or say anything of substance.

Good for you, sir. Keep up the Goddified playing.
 
cfrandy said:
Fractional aiming IS a variation of ghostball aiming. I have support this claim with these resources:
Snooker Tips - Ghostball
Snooker Tips - Line Of Aim
Fractional Aiming
CueTable Ghostball Aiming Software
Allison Fisher's Bat Trainer

During practice, the ghostball is used to determine the fraction of object ball that must be hit to pocket the ball. That is why, in the software and the BAT, there are indicators of the fractions necessary for pocketing the ball. You could also determine the fraction by simply placing the two balls together (object ball and ghostball on the object ball path line and look down the cue ball path line...like I suggested in the very first post. The easiest fraction to determine is a half-ball hit. It is a definitive line! Practice will teach you how to adjust your aim for 3/4 & 1/4 shots. Anyone could begin pocketing balls immediately using this method!

If you wish to debate whether or not Fractional Aiming is a variation of ghostball aiming...I suggest you start your own thread on the subject using your resources. So far I have seen nothing but negative opinions aimed at disrupting this thread! No resources, just opinions!
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So are there only 3 aims, 1/2,3/4 and 1/4 ?
 
Cfrandy, I'd like to see something on video ( regarding the 98%) of you playing the ghost.

Is there anyone who will vouch for your prowess on the table?


It's an awfully big claim to make and not support. I'd like to believe you can do it but need some convincing.

Make a believer of me.
 
Mr. Wilson said:
Cfrandy, I'd like to see something on video ( regarding the 98%) of you playing the ghost.

Is there anyone who will vouch for your prowess on the table?


It's an awfully big claim to make and not support. I'd like to believe you can do it but need some convincing.

Make a believer of me.
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I'll make a believer of you Dave if you could make me believe you actually moderate and enforce the rules EQUALLY here in these forums! There have been many personal attacks in this thread and many posts that have NOT added constructively to this thread, yet you allow them to continue. Please explain?
If I put your personal phone number in this thread encouraging harassing phone calls, what would YOU do? If I wrote you a PM calling you every name in the book, what would YOU do? If I repeatedly stalked you with ad hominem attacks in every thread you started, what would you do? I have NEVER entered a thread that was started by John Barton, yet he has entered most of mine of late to do nothing but harass me. If the shoe was on the other foot...what would you do?
All I did in this thread is present a system of aiming that has worked for me for over 50 years in an attempt to help other members here who wish to learn the way of many pros...and you have allowed the thread to be destroyed by a few people who have consistently engaged in personal attacks and off-topic posts. Make ME a believer, and I'll make you one too!
Of course you'll have to let me use YOUR video camera and tripod because I do not own one and have no desire to purchase one!
Making 98% of makeable shots does not make one a pro...never has and never will. There is much more to shot execution than simply aiming! Even your post does not add constructively to this thread. This thread was about the ghostball system of aiming and not about what Randy is or is not capable of doing!
 
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