New pool training app just launched

I spent the time today to go thru the 3 phase test and, of course, I'm further impressed with your app.

Here's my impression. One statement and some questions.

I really like your use of the "ghost" balls to illustrate small distances from the rails. Very effective. Likewise the rotate and view functions are great once in awhile. Whenever your initial presentation shows the shot being executed from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen, I would choose to present them from the rotated view which aligns more with the shooters perspective.​
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When shooting for position, should the shooter be penalized for sending the CB to the proper target, but via a different path?​
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Is looking at INFO and SPIN before attempting the shot allowed? On a few of the shots, I looked at the SPIN first and it made it easier to accomplish.​
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The green numbers and arrows appear to illustrate either improvement or failure, but it's not clear to me which point in history the improvement or failure is measured from.​

You're clearly doing a lot of things right. Good job!
 
xX-Wizard-Xx said:
I never did that and can run racks .... How hard is it?
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Purposeful practice optimizes feedback from table time. It’s useful for people who have limited time at the table because they can get the most out of learning. HAMB can also give results but it requires a lot of table time that some people don’t have available to them.

Maybe you had a lot of table time?
 
Saturated Fats said:
I spent the time today to go thru the 3 phase test and, of course, I'm further impressed with your app.

Here's my impression. One statement and some questions.

I really like your use of the "ghost" balls to illustrate small distances from the rails. Very effective. Likewise the rotate and view functions are great once in awhile. Whenever your initial presentation shows the shot being executed from the top of the screen to the bottom of the screen, I would choose to present them from the rotated view which aligns more with the shooters perspective.​
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When shooting for position, should the shooter be penalized for sending the CB to the proper target, but via a different path?​
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Is looking at INFO and SPIN before attempting the shot allowed? On a few of the shots, I looked at the SPIN first and it made it easier to accomplish.​
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The green numbers and arrows appear to illustrate either improvement or failure, but it's not clear to me which point in history the improvement or failure is measured from.​

You're clearly doing a lot of things right. Good job!
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Glad to hear you enjoyed your practice session. Keep it up!

Now, to answer your questions...

For positional shots, you need to reach the target using the same path shown in the diagram, meaning you must hit all the rails in the correct order. The only exception is when the target is touching a rail – in that case, the final rail is optional.

As for checking the spin and speed info before taking a shot, you're using it exactly as intended. Ideally, you try to figure out the shot on your own first since that's how it will be in a real game. But if you need help, check the info – after all, the whole point of using Cueist is to get better at pool. When you come across a shot you're not familiar with, use the drill info. It will help you learn how to execute it and you’ll improve.

The green/red numbers and arrows show the change in your rating compared to what it was before the last drill.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
 
xX-Wizard-Xx said:
why do you need an app to practice ..../.
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The tech/gadget addicted can't help it. Have a golf buddy who got those shot-tracker insert in his grips. Downloads shot info to his fone/comp. Guy still can't play a lick. No amount of tech will teach you how to play correctly. Whatever floats your boat.
 
Cueist app said:
Hi everyone,

I wanted to share something I think a lot of you might find useful.

For the last couple of years, we’ve been working on a pool training app and yesterday we finally launched it on Google Play (iOS is coming soon).

About the app:

It's called Cueist, and it offers a fresh approach to practice – fully guided and personalized. You begin with a quick test to assess your current skill level and see how you compare to others. From there, the app guides your training with drills suited to your skill level, so every practice session is tailored to you.

It’s fun. It’s free (mostly) – there’s a premium option to remove ads and unlock some advanced features, but most of the app is free to use for as long as you want.

Here’s the link: Cueist on Google Play

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Thanks,
Denis
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I have league tonight will try out Tues.
 
Cueist app said:
Try googling 'hole reinforcement stickers.'

They're thin, inexpensive, and won’t damage the table. They work great for marking ball positions without interfering with your shots.
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Found a similar feeling paper to my Turtle Rack and punched a bunch of donuts out of it. They work perfectly, are easy to move around the table for different drills, and they don't move when the ball is hit. Credit to my crafty mother for coming up the the materials/punches.
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Add me to the list of people that are really impressed with this app. I was expecting a startup looking app, but this looks fully polished and finished. I don't do many practice drills, I usually just play the ghost. But this kept me entertained enough to at least make it through the assessment tests. I will continue to use it and see how it goes.

The amount of instruction using hints was perfect as I went through the assessment. There's a lot to this app and just figuring it out on your own or reading a help file might be tough. The hints sprinkled in were just enough to teach me what we needed as I went through the assessment phases.

I know on the aiming assessment some of the shots are not shots I would normally attempt. So I found them difficult but I guess that's part of the practice is sometimes being out of your comfort zone. But I think that's why my aiming score was a little lower than my position score.

After you complete a test it gives you the test ranking that you can compare to your personal ranking. Comparing the two rankings would give you an estimate of how easy or difficult the test should be for you. Is that ranking for the next test or for the one that you just took?

How long is this been around? First it's seems to be a fully finished and polished app with lots of drills. But also, how many users am I being compared to for my rankings? I know the help documents said the drill rankings will change. I'm just wondering how big of a user base each of us is being compared to. And how fast is that user base growing?
 
j13smiley said:
Add me to the list of people that are really impressed with this app. I was expecting a startup looking app, but this looks fully polished and finished. I don't do many practice drills, I usually just play the ghost. But this kept me entertained enough to at least make it through the assessment tests. I will continue to use it and see how it goes.

The amount of instruction using hints was perfect as I went through the assessment. There's a lot to this app and just figuring it out on your own or reading a help file might be tough. The hints sprinkled in were just enough to teach me what we needed as I went through the assessment phases.

I know on the aiming assessment some of the shots are not shots I would normally attempt. So I found them difficult but I guess that's part of the practice is sometimes being out of your comfort zone. But I think that's why my aiming score was a little lower than my position score.

After you complete a test it gives you the test ranking that you can compare to your personal ranking. Comparing the two rankings would give you an estimate of how easy or difficult the test should be for you. Is that ranking for the next test or for the one that you just took?

How long is this been around? First it's seems to be a fully finished and polished app with lots of drills. But also, how many users am I being compared to for my rankings? I know the help documents said the drill rankings will change. I'm just wondering how big of a user base each of us is being compared to. And how fast is that user base growing?
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Thanks for the great feedback! I’m glad to hear you're enjoying the app so far.

To answer your question about the rankings: the ratings you see are your current ratings. There’s a separate one for aiming and positional play, and then an overall rating, which we call the Cueist rating. These ratings help match you with practice drills that fit your skill level, providing the right amount of challenge. As you continue using the app, you’ll notice your ratings will change after each completed drill, allowing you to track your progress over time.

As for your other questions, the app is brand new—it was released just 2 weeks ago and is currently available on Android only (we’re working on the iOS version). The user base you're being compared to is around 700+ players, and that’s growing quickly.

You can definitely help us out by telling others about the app if you’re enjoying it! The more users, the better the comparisons and rankings will be for everyone.

Let me know if you have any more questions!
 
After a drill is completed, it provides my new rating and at the bottom a rating for the drill. Is that for the drill I just completed or is that for the next drill I'll be starting?

I know I should be able to compare my rating to the drill rating to have an idea if the drill should be easy or hard for me... So I assume it's for the upcoming drill I'm getting ready to start...?
 
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