That is RICH!
Cowboy is responsible for Geno's ever-increasing popularity. I love it.
JoeyA
That's Joey for ya. Always looking for the good in every person. :wink:
Roger
PERFECT AIM REVIEW AND DISCUSSIONS BY AZers, for AZers
- Thread starter genomachino
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That's Joey for ya. Always looking for the good in every person. :wink:
Roger
I've enjoyed this thread and want to wish those that try Gene's DVD success in learning the principles
that he teaches.
I started reading about Perfect Aim when it first came out, and noticed that the ones who ran it down,
were for the most part, those who had never used or tried it.
The majority of those who bought, gave it a thumbs up.
After purchasing, at first I was a bit disappointed. I found the dvd to be
of poor production quality, contained a few minor slipups in the presentation,
& in general, gave a bad first impression.
But the information was Rock Solid.
I improved my shot making in a couple of areas I had some problems in, and I'm sure
when I spend some more time with it, will continue to improve.
For me, it's something that works.
One of the best parts of the thread though, was finding out about the "Ignore" feature on this forum.
Didn't realize it was there, but I'm glad I can now use it.
that he teaches.
I started reading about Perfect Aim when it first came out, and noticed that the ones who ran it down,
were for the most part, those who had never used or tried it.
The majority of those who bought, gave it a thumbs up.
After purchasing, at first I was a bit disappointed. I found the dvd to be
of poor production quality, contained a few minor slipups in the presentation,
& in general, gave a bad first impression.
But the information was Rock Solid.
I improved my shot making in a couple of areas I had some problems in, and I'm sure
when I spend some more time with it, will continue to improve.
For me, it's something that works.
One of the best parts of the thread though, was finding out about the "Ignore" feature on this forum.
Didn't realize it was there, but I'm glad I can now use it.
Hi there redneck jim,
with your common sense words you just became one of my heros.
I would appreciate it if you would call me. I would like to offer you the free my phone lesson. This will only take about 15 minutes and if there is anything about perfect aim that you might not be totally clear on this will take care of that.
I am now sending a special note in all the videos telling them to call me for this short little phone lesson is a must. It gets everyone on the right track right away to understanding how it works. Once i get done it is nothing but wow after that instead of what ?
The crazy thing is this free lesson that i'm giving on the phone is to everyone and i'm findind out real fast that almost everyone that does it buys the video the next day even though there is no obligation.
I wanted to do this months ago but i didn't have this ability to do this phone lesson and the so called experts said it wouldn't work. They said nobody is going to buy the video after they have the info.
They were wrong. I think they under estimated pool players and people in general. But you got to get the bang for your buck. That's the secret !
Give me a call. Thanks again geno..........715-563-8712
with your common sense words you just became one of my heros.
I would appreciate it if you would call me. I would like to offer you the free my phone lesson. This will only take about 15 minutes and if there is anything about perfect aim that you might not be totally clear on this will take care of that.
I am now sending a special note in all the videos telling them to call me for this short little phone lesson is a must. It gets everyone on the right track right away to understanding how it works. Once i get done it is nothing but wow after that instead of what ?
The crazy thing is this free lesson that i'm giving on the phone is to everyone and i'm findind out real fast that almost everyone that does it buys the video the next day even though there is no obligation.
I wanted to do this months ago but i didn't have this ability to do this phone lesson and the so called experts said it wouldn't work. They said nobody is going to buy the video after they have the info.
They were wrong. I think they under estimated pool players and people in general. But you got to get the bang for your buck. That's the secret !
Give me a call. Thanks again geno..........715-563-8712
[/QUOTE]One of the best parts of the thread though, was finding out about the "Ignore" feature on this forum.
Didn't realize it was there, but I'm glad I can now use it.[/QUOTE]
can i learn anything from coco. id hate to ignore some knowledge.
i sure know if i didnt like a "pub and grill" i wouldnt walk in everyday.
or if i didnt like a bourbon stake at apple bees, i wouldnt order it everyday to see if it tasted better.
or if i was at a grocery store and and see a soup i dont like, i wouldnt stop to read the ingredients again to see if it changed.
do u get it coco. or should i keep going on and on.
everyone knows your input on geno's perfect aim so why keep going on and losing peoples respect they have for u??
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can i learn anything from coco. id hate to ignore some knowledge.
i sure know if i didnt like a "pub and grill" i wouldnt walk in everyday.
or if i didnt like a bourbon stake at apple bees, i wouldnt order it everyday to see if it tasted better.
or if i was at a grocery store and and see a soup i dont like, i wouldnt stop to read the ingredients again to see if it changed.
do u get it coco. or should i keep going on and on.
everyone knows your input on geno's perfect aim so why keep going on and losing peoples respect they have for u??
Thanks for intelligent words
HI THERE,
JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS. I HAD FUN READING YOUR COMMENTS. JUST GOOD DOWN TO EARTH COMMON SENSE.
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MY PERSONAL OFFER TO YOURSELF TO GIVE ME A CALL AND SEE WHAT ALL THE HYPE IS YOURSELF.:yeah:
I'LL GIVE YOU THE PHONE LESSON AND SEE WHAT YOU GOT TO SAY.
IT WOULD BE FUN AND IT WOULD GIVE YOU A POWERFUL WEAPON RIGHT AWAY. I DON'T EVEN CARE IF YOU BUY A VIDEO.
WHAT IS THAT BIG BIRD THAT STICKS THEIR HEAD IN THE SAND? IS THAT REALLY TRUE THAT THEY DO THAT TO THINK THEY ARE HIDING.
SOME PEOPLE NEED TO PULL THEIR HEAD OUT OF THE SAND so they can see.:rotflmao1:
GIVE ME A CALL 715-563-8712 THANKS GENO..............
These Geno threads are easily amoungst the most entertaining threads here on AZ, along with APA, Custom Cues and Elbow Dropping...
I find it quite astounding that there are many who feel the need to tear down this guys system without ever having tried it. Yet we find many different AZers who will come into each of these threads and say how much they appreciated not only the material, but the interaction with the man himself. Could he possibly be seeding all these different folks with a variety of different post-counts, in order to make himself look THAT good? Not a chance in the world, conspiracy-theorists.
Isn't it amazing that there haven't been ANY bad reviews of the product here? Granted, I'm doing this from memory, but the worst that I've seen stated was that one fellow thought that he knew much of the material already, but he did see that the way Geno presented it was done well, and would be helpful to those who didn't already know it. Again, that is to the best of my memory, and I'll not go back over ALL of the related threads to verify that.
I have no dog in this fight, because I haven't tried it yet. Not that I wouldn't like to. His no-money-upfront offer is tempting, and truly quite amazing. I certainly could use the help!I personally don't have the table time available to really work on learning any system, so I wouldn't want to take advantage of his generousity. But seriously, how can folks be so upset with the man when he's offering his system to AZers with no obligation? Which is also why folks shouldn't be so quick to jump on him for doing this in the main forum, IMHO. Maybe it isn't for everyone, but what is? There sure seems to be plenty of folks here who have benefited from this system.
Again, a most entertaining thread. I'll keep watching it grow. Good luck, Geno.
HI THERE,
JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS. I HAD FUN READING YOUR COMMENTS. JUST GOOD DOWN TO EARTH COMMON SENSE.
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE MY PERSONAL OFFER TO YOURSELF TO GIVE ME A CALL AND SEE WHAT ALL THE HYPE IS YOURSELF.:yeah:
I'LL GIVE YOU THE PHONE LESSON AND SEE WHAT YOU GOT TO SAY.
IT WOULD BE FUN AND IT WOULD GIVE YOU A POWERFUL WEAPON RIGHT AWAY. I DON'T EVEN CARE IF YOU BUY A VIDEO.
WHAT IS THAT BIG BIRD THAT STICKS THEIR HEAD IN THE SAND? IS THAT REALLY TRUE THAT THEY DO THAT TO THINK THEY ARE HIDING.
SOME PEOPLE NEED TO PULL THEIR HEAD OUT OF THE SAND so they can see.:rotflmao1:
GIVE ME A CALL 715-563-8712 THANKS GENO..............
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CocobloaCowboy, I find it funny that you are questioning Gene's authority on how we see shots but felt you were knowledgeable enough to know that his DVD was too advanced for the kids.
How was it that you came to that decision and turned down Gene's offer to help? Was it based on your high level of play? Or maybe your extensive experience teaching and working with others to improve their games? And of course this was after you studied and reviewed the material in order to make an informed decision?
No, you made that call because you thought he was charging to much and have had something against him from the start. If you actually read the threads and comprehended what people were saying you would have known that it is not some overly complicated and hard to learn "aiming system". And you would also know that it is not covered in ANY of the lower priced (or any other) material available that you are always so proud to post links to (and by the way how have they helped your game?).
Anyone who knows me knows I am one extremely easy going person, but your constant knocking of Gene in his threads may have finally persuaded me to put someone on ignore.
We all get it, you know nothing about what Gene is teaching and you dont want to know. Thats cool. So why dont you go drive some more balls into the rail and let those who are actually interested in discussing Perfect Aim do so without your uneducated dribble.
Woody
Well said!!! Thanks for saving me a bunch of time writing!:thumbup:
Coco, after your done hitting balls into the rail then please use your head next!
Stan shuffet told me the same thing.......
hi there joey,
i was kind of excited to give you the perfect aim phone lesson before you went to see stan. I wanted to make sure you totally understood everything perfectly so you could see what stan was talking about them complimenting each other.
You got the best of both worlds there and a one on one with one of the best instructors in the country by far. I can't wait to meet stan myself and share our knowledge.
I'm sure i will learn more than what i can give. I am so looking forward to it. When that day comes i will try to turn into a sponge and absorb everything and be humble.
Good luck with your pool and your health.
Have a great week geno.............
hi there joey,
i was kind of excited to give you the perfect aim phone lesson before you went to see stan. I wanted to make sure you totally understood everything perfectly so you could see what stan was talking about them complimenting each other.
You got the best of both worlds there and a one on one with one of the best instructors in the country by far. I can't wait to meet stan myself and share our knowledge.
I'm sure i will learn more than what i can give. I am so looking forward to it. When that day comes i will try to turn into a sponge and absorb everything and be humble.
Good luck with your pool and your health.
Have a great week geno.............
Well, fellow AZBr's I am so amazed this is still going on that I can't hold myself back. I will submit my review of Perfect Aim imminently, but it is too late to get started on it tonite. As a prelude, however, I'd like to remind everyone that I have posted the following question to Gene, and/or any of his disciples, at least a half dozen times: "If you center the cue between your eyes, are your eyes then within 1/8 inch of being in that "perfect spot" you refer to? This simple question demands only a "yes" or "no", but none of the "enlightened" have even ventured an answer (and this includes Gene and all those who have given positive reviews of Perfect Aim, and probably those chastising cococowboy in this thread - which irks me).
I will leave it at this, for now:
I believe Gene sold you all a Placebo for $89.00 (and me too). His system is nothing more than centering your cue between your eyes and fractional ball aiming - THAT'S IT!!! And for all of you who have failed to answer the aforementioned question previously, yet rave about Perfect Aim, let me save you some embarrassment and inform you that Gene inadvertantly answered "yes" to that question during a phone conversation with me. First he asked questions about my shooting experience and ability, and once he figured out that I was a fair shooter, and that I centered the cue, he said that I should have to move my head at most 1/8 inch. I replied that that was exactly the question I'd been asking in the AZB forums, and he fell silent. He also said that his "system" was for those players that didn't know one end of the cue from the other, and not for people like me.
Briefly, my conclusions are as follows:
1) If Gene's video confuses you enough to cause you to devote more time to aiming, your potting will improve - regardless of the content of his teachings.
2) Proffessional courtesy accounts for the positive reviews of Perfect Aim given by accomplished shooters. I would have done the same thing if Gene hadn't ignored my sincere efforts to comprehend his "system" after buying his video, which REALLY IRRITATED me.
3) $89.00 for an amateurish, homemade video instructing you to center your cue beneath your eyes is a bad deal compared to, for example, Jimmy Reid's 5 DVD set for $69. Jimmy Reid has numerous professional championships under his belt; Gene has ZERO. Max Eberle, "Little Joe", Grady, "Dr. Cue", Dr. Dave, Jerry Forsythe, and many, many more professionals have quality, information-packed DVD's available for WAY less cost.
4) Everyone is baffeled by Gene's convoluted explanations, so everyone has to call him to try to comprehend this most expensive instructional pool DVD ever sold. What a Joke!!!!!!!!! A picture is worth a thousand words, isn't it? Yet, after seeing the picture you got to call for more words. So he baffles you with more BS. You bought it, fellow AZBr's, like I did. You can be embarrassed and attempt to mask that with rave reviews, or not. Most do that; I choose not to.
I will submit a review of Perfect Aim soon.
I will leave it at this, for now:
I believe Gene sold you all a Placebo for $89.00 (and me too). His system is nothing more than centering your cue between your eyes and fractional ball aiming - THAT'S IT!!! And for all of you who have failed to answer the aforementioned question previously, yet rave about Perfect Aim, let me save you some embarrassment and inform you that Gene inadvertantly answered "yes" to that question during a phone conversation with me. First he asked questions about my shooting experience and ability, and once he figured out that I was a fair shooter, and that I centered the cue, he said that I should have to move my head at most 1/8 inch. I replied that that was exactly the question I'd been asking in the AZB forums, and he fell silent. He also said that his "system" was for those players that didn't know one end of the cue from the other, and not for people like me.
Briefly, my conclusions are as follows:
1) If Gene's video confuses you enough to cause you to devote more time to aiming, your potting will improve - regardless of the content of his teachings.
2) Proffessional courtesy accounts for the positive reviews of Perfect Aim given by accomplished shooters. I would have done the same thing if Gene hadn't ignored my sincere efforts to comprehend his "system" after buying his video, which REALLY IRRITATED me.
3) $89.00 for an amateurish, homemade video instructing you to center your cue beneath your eyes is a bad deal compared to, for example, Jimmy Reid's 5 DVD set for $69. Jimmy Reid has numerous professional championships under his belt; Gene has ZERO. Max Eberle, "Little Joe", Grady, "Dr. Cue", Dr. Dave, Jerry Forsythe, and many, many more professionals have quality, information-packed DVD's available for WAY less cost.
4) Everyone is baffeled by Gene's convoluted explanations, so everyone has to call him to try to comprehend this most expensive instructional pool DVD ever sold. What a Joke!!!!!!!!! A picture is worth a thousand words, isn't it? Yet, after seeing the picture you got to call for more words. So he baffles you with more BS. You bought it, fellow AZBr's, like I did. You can be embarrassed and attempt to mask that with rave reviews, or not. Most do that; I choose not to.
I will submit a review of Perfect Aim soon.
I bought Geno's dvd a few weeks ago to see what he was trying to teach. I hoped to pick up a tip or two from it. When I buy a self help product I never expect it to change my life. I just wanted to gain a little more knowledge. And it turns out I did.
I already aimed like he shows on the dvd, but I never knew why. When I'm down on a shot and it doesn't look right, I now know why. That was worth the price of admission right there. In fact most of the info was stuff I already knew after many years of playing. If I had this system when I started I would've saved myself alot of wasted practice trying to find answers to my rail testing.
I can say that his method for long cuts is top notch. I'm making about 70-80 per cent of my long, thin cuts on my 9 footer. I showed it to my son who is a beginner last night. After a little while he was cutting in full table length cuts left and right. Playing 9 ball and 10 ball that shot comes up at least every 3rd rack.
The little speed I picked up from Geno's dvd was well worth the few dollars I paid for it. How much do you think you'd pay for a pool lesson? Same Idea. You need to be as educated about the game as you can be. I'm not saying every video is going to help you, but as you become more advanced you have to look hard to find answers. I definitely found a few on Geno's dvd, and Jimmy Reid's, Dr. Dave's etc. This is a good tool for your toolbox if you work at it. It's not easy at first, but it's worth a look.
I already aimed like he shows on the dvd, but I never knew why. When I'm down on a shot and it doesn't look right, I now know why. That was worth the price of admission right there. In fact most of the info was stuff I already knew after many years of playing. If I had this system when I started I would've saved myself alot of wasted practice trying to find answers to my rail testing.
I can say that his method for long cuts is top notch. I'm making about 70-80 per cent of my long, thin cuts on my 9 footer. I showed it to my son who is a beginner last night. After a little while he was cutting in full table length cuts left and right. Playing 9 ball and 10 ball that shot comes up at least every 3rd rack.
The little speed I picked up from Geno's dvd was well worth the few dollars I paid for it. How much do you think you'd pay for a pool lesson? Same Idea. You need to be as educated about the game as you can be. I'm not saying every video is going to help you, but as you become more advanced you have to look hard to find answers. I definitely found a few on Geno's dvd, and Jimmy Reid's, Dr. Dave's etc. This is a good tool for your toolbox if you work at it. It's not easy at first, but it's worth a look.
i think i can clear this up for you now.....
hi there,
I REMEMBER OUR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE OLD THREAD AND BACK THEN WE EVEN TALKED ON THE PHONE. I'M GLAD YOU COMMENTED HERE BECAUSE I THINK I CAN HELP YOU NOW.
I AM ALWAYS LEARNING WITH EVERYONE ELSE. I KNOW PERFECT AIM INSIDE AND OUT JUST LIKE THE MECHANIC THAT PUTS IN A WATER PUMP ON A CAR, HE KNOWS THIS INSIDE AND OUT.
NOW TRYING TO TELL SOMEONE HOW TO PUT IN THIS WATER PUMP MIGHT BE A LITTLE DIFFICULT SOMETIMES. I DID IT ONCE FROM INSTRUCTION AND IT WAS PRETTY TOUGH. WHAT A MESS.
WITH THE NEW TECHNIQUES I HAVE LEARNED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL AT GETTING PLAYERS TO UNDERSTAND PERFECT AIM SO THEY CAN INCORPERATE IT INTO THEIR AIMING PROCESS. IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND IT, AND YOU DON'T RIGHT NOW, YOU WILL THINK IT IS MEANINGLESS.
LET'S TAKE ONE MORE STAB AT THIS. I'M POSITIVE I CAN HELP YOU NOW. LIKE I SAID, WITH THE NEW TRAINING METHODS I AM USING NOW IT MAKES IT EASIER THAN EVER TO UNDERSTAND.
BE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
THANKS AGAIN GENO.............AND PLEASE. THE STATEMENT IN RED IS NOT TRUE.I DID NOT SAY THAT!
hi there,
I REMEMBER OUR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE OLD THREAD AND BACK THEN WE EVEN TALKED ON THE PHONE. I'M GLAD YOU COMMENTED HERE BECAUSE I THINK I CAN HELP YOU NOW.
I AM ALWAYS LEARNING WITH EVERYONE ELSE. I KNOW PERFECT AIM INSIDE AND OUT JUST LIKE THE MECHANIC THAT PUTS IN A WATER PUMP ON A CAR, HE KNOWS THIS INSIDE AND OUT.
NOW TRYING TO TELL SOMEONE HOW TO PUT IN THIS WATER PUMP MIGHT BE A LITTLE DIFFICULT SOMETIMES. I DID IT ONCE FROM INSTRUCTION AND IT WAS PRETTY TOUGH. WHAT A MESS.
WITH THE NEW TECHNIQUES I HAVE LEARNED OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL AT GETTING PLAYERS TO UNDERSTAND PERFECT AIM SO THEY CAN INCORPERATE IT INTO THEIR AIMING PROCESS. IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND IT, AND YOU DON'T RIGHT NOW, YOU WILL THINK IT IS MEANINGLESS.
LET'S TAKE ONE MORE STAB AT THIS. I'M POSITIVE I CAN HELP YOU NOW. LIKE I SAID, WITH THE NEW TRAINING METHODS I AM USING NOW IT MAKES IT EASIER THAN EVER TO UNDERSTAND.
BE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
THANKS AGAIN GENO.............AND PLEASE. THE STATEMENT IN RED IS NOT TRUE.I DID NOT SAY THAT!
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See ya when i come through iowa...
hi there and thanks again,
as soon as my shoulder heals up i plan on going on the road again teaching perfect aim and playing. DES MOINE,IOWA WILL BE MY FIRST STOP. I DON'T KNOW HOW CLOSE YOU ARE TO THERE?
When i do if you could send me a message and i can maybe hook up with you and your son for a little one on one with perfect aim.
That would be a good time for everyone.
Have a great day geno...........
hi there and thanks again,
as soon as my shoulder heals up i plan on going on the road again teaching perfect aim and playing. DES MOINE,IOWA WILL BE MY FIRST STOP. I DON'T KNOW HOW CLOSE YOU ARE TO THERE?
When i do if you could send me a message and i can maybe hook up with you and your son for a little one on one with perfect aim.
That would be a good time for everyone.
Have a great day geno...........
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Well Ill assume your including me in that portion of your post, so Ill reply. Back when you asked the question I didnt reply for a couple of reasons. One was although I knew Gene was doing or explaining something different I didnt have all the information so I couldnt have answered. And even if I did know I would not have felt that I had the right to discuss details of what he teaches in an open forum. If you want to call that professional courtesy then I wouldnt disagree. But I sure wouldnt say his information is worth buying if I didnt feel it would help people.
From what you have stated, I would say you still need to talk to Gene, as I dont think he was clear enough when you talked to him the first time. After talking to him you may very well give the same review that you intend to give now, but at least you would be sure that you understood what he was trying to teach.
I purchased Perfect Aim quite some time ago and had a lesson with Gene, and to be honest, it just did not click for me. I just could not see what he was telling me to see. I called him, and we went over it on the phone, but my head was still to thick to absorb the info I guess. Fortunately, Gene does not live an extremely far distance away from me. He was going to be in my neighborhood and said he would stop by. He had told me earlier he had a new way of helping to see and understand what he was teaching. When he got here we went out to my pool room and went through the same material as before but with his new props, and this time I could see exactly what he was talking about. I can not believe how much easier it was to see now, even for an old dog like me. I thought I could see the shot before, and probably could, but not like this. My aiming line is much more distinct, and the balls are going in more cleanly, but for me and I do not know why, is my cue ball control is more accurate. I can only contribute that to how precise the balls are going in. If any of you are aggravated like I was, don't give up, it is worth it. If I can get it I know you can. Don't hesitate to get a hold of Gene, I guarantee you, he will not give up on anyone who has a interest in learning perfect aim. Gene, if you read this, remember when you get healed up, you are coming over and play some. Thanks for the road trip adventure.(lol)
Not bad Geno.. 98 posts in this thread and only 2 customers have something negative to say.. Make that one, Coco has never actually tried it from what I have gathered, I may be wrong.
As far as Shankster, it looks as if you are more than willing to work it out with him when he gets the time to talk to you again..
Speaking for myself, Perfect Aim has helped my game as well as MANY others out there as far as I can tell. NOTHING will make everyone happy, that's just life.
As far as Shankster, it looks as if you are more than willing to work it out with him when he gets the time to talk to you again..
Speaking for myself, Perfect Aim has helped my game as well as MANY others out there as far as I can tell. NOTHING will make everyone happy, that's just life.
I have to say that I got a DVD to review, I watched it and thought it was good for those who do not already do this and there are many players out there not lined up right and there aim is way off. I using an aiming method for the past year, my game has went up a good deal and being lined up is very important to be consistent.
I know when I miss a ball with the aiming method I use it can be because I am not lined up correctly, might have got lazy as I approached my shot or something to that affect. I do believe a good deal of solid B and A players already line up right but not all do and it might be something that is holding say a C or B player from moving to the next level and this game is about consistency.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results, I have seen players who have played for 30 years get down on the shot wrong and miss, I am talking simple shots. The reason they miss most of the time and they are scratching their heads why they missed is because they are guessing at where to hit the ball, they are lining up differently on the same shots also, moving and adjusting while they are down on the shot as opposed to getting up and resetting.
I think this game has many working parts, some of us have them all in order and are very good players, others are lacking certain things. If we can continue to improve each part of our game we have the ability to be a very solid and consistent player, what Gene is showing is just one part of the equation that some of us already have and some of us do not.
I know when I miss a ball with the aiming method I use it can be because I am not lined up correctly, might have got lazy as I approached my shot or something to that affect. I do believe a good deal of solid B and A players already line up right but not all do and it might be something that is holding say a C or B player from moving to the next level and this game is about consistency.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results, I have seen players who have played for 30 years get down on the shot wrong and miss, I am talking simple shots. The reason they miss most of the time and they are scratching their heads why they missed is because they are guessing at where to hit the ball, they are lining up differently on the same shots also, moving and adjusting while they are down on the shot as opposed to getting up and resetting.
I think this game has many working parts, some of us have them all in order and are very good players, others are lacking certain things. If we can continue to improve each part of our game we have the ability to be a very solid and consistent player, what Gene is showing is just one part of the equation that some of us already have and some of us do not.
I haven't gotten the DVD or talked to Gene, but I play pool regularly with a very good player who learned a lot from Gene about 10 or so years ago. A few months ago he started helping me with my game, and he taught me some tricks with my eyes which *immediately* made me much better at long cuts, and a few other things which fixed a vast amount of my problems. After reading these threads, I asked him if he had gotten that stuff from Gene, and he said he had. It's not a magic pill, but now when I miss shots, I know exactly why I missed them, and my game is starting to improve after being mired in a year or two of suck. I'm assuming that a lot of that is in his perfect aim thing, and if it is it would definitely be worth it.
As a younger guy in college, I don't have many people to play pool with - I'm currently running away with our pool league on campus for the third semester running, so it's been hard to get much feedback. But just about an hour of advice drastically improved my game in a short amount of time. There really isn't much pool outside of the bars around here - I'm sure Gene knows what the pool scene in the Eau Claire area is like, and I'm a poor college student who can't afford to drive to the cities to play pool
(And I have no interest in barbox 8 ball)
As a younger guy in college, I don't have many people to play pool with - I'm currently running away with our pool league on campus for the third semester running, so it's been hard to get much feedback. But just about an hour of advice drastically improved my game in a short amount of time. There really isn't much pool outside of the bars around here - I'm sure Gene knows what the pool scene in the Eau Claire area is like, and I'm a poor college student who can't afford to drive to the cities to play pool
(And I have no interest in barbox 8 ball)