Perfect example of Laser Lock.

[eddiethelock]

With a center ball hit, A laser through the cue ball is exactly to either edge of the one ball to the right or left upper corner pocket. If you need to get the cue ball down table with inside english, Using A one quarter hit on the cueball ( "A" in pic below). Moving over one quarter means the laser now moves over two quarters on the object ball to the center of it. (B)..
In practice, I try to place the cue ball where the object ball was three rails. Just for giggles use the same diagram and send 1/8th inside (about one tip's width) Laser to the edge to send it two rails in side,

 

[eddiethelock]

The same aim points as above. Thru the center to the right edge but with the same inside parameters as above try and land the cueball on the spot with inside.

figure 3

 

[eddiethelock]

Less angle on this spot shot with cue ball is closer to long rail. Now the center ball laser will hit the third quarter, "c" . To keep the edge of the object ball as your aim point means you moved over one quarter on object ball, now move over about one tip outside (1/8th) and send the laser to the edge. The edge is the most exact point on the table.

 

[eddiethelock]

A common Break shot position in 14.1 behind the rack. It's always been recommended to hit this ball with top inside English and come around three rails under the rack. One eighth inside to the edge. (one tip left, one tip up at edge) Very advantageous to have this edge and knowing it's that exact. There is no instinctive play.

 

[eddiethelock]

This shot is one quarter "C" inside to the edge. Made this shot over 28x in a row in Derby City. Multiple 10's and 15x'ers.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=377822724176645

unsure if this video can be seen, if not this is the shot in the video
Incidentally, This one quarter inside hit on the cue ball (C to the edge) is the same for EVERY difficult cut on the table.

edit: I have to say that the aim point on this shot came up one day after a nice bike ride.
After seeing these aim points, I took a few hour bike ride to meet one of the GOATS. The aim points on this shot, if he payed more attention, are what i was trying to explain.
Understandable that it's a foreign visual to some but he blew it off . that exact example caused him a European title. Shot was a hanger to the edge.

 

[eddiethelock]

My cue maker, Mike Lambros wrote this on facebook after I explained it a few years ago:
https://www.facebook.com/mike.lambr...Iln8OPLi57EcHD1oZB0w4odvObEUiGES&__tn__=<,P-R

Mike Lambros ·​

I was introduced to the 1st and only fail proof aim system That I have used for use with english. Believe me it works. contact the discoverer of this system. Mr. Eddie "THE LOCK" CULHANE. For the truth. end
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[eddiethelock]

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[eddiethelock]

The bottom line on what i found is the laser thru the center of the cue ball is always hitting on a quarter. The edges, A,B, and C or two outside ghost quarters.. prove me wrong please

 

[Patrick Johnson]

The bottom line on what i found is the laser thru the center of the cue ball is always hitting on a quarter. The edges, A,B, and C or two outside ghost quarters.. prove me wrong please

The cut angle difference between a center ball alignment (B) and a 3/4 ball alignment (A or C) is almost 15 degrees. Do you make the necessary adjustments for in-between angles using only side spin?

pj
chgo

 

[BC21]

The cut angle difference between a center ball alignment (B) and a 3/4 ball alignment (A or C) is almost 15 degrees. Do you make the necessary adjustments for in-between angles using only side spin?

pj
chgo

That's what I'm thinking. But this game requires so much more than simply pocketing balls. The biggest and most important element is cue ball control. Any aiming method that requires the use of side spin can easily become a problem when trying to maneuver the cb from one shot to the next.

 

[eddiethelock]

The cut angle difference between a center ball alignment (B) and a 3/4 ball alignment (A or C) is almost 15 degrees. Do you make the necessary adjustments for in-between angles using only side spin?

pj
chgo

The cut angle difference between a center ball alignment (B) and a 3/4 ball alignment (A or C) is almost 15 degrees. Do you make the necessary adjustments for in-between angles using only side spin?

pj
chgo

not exact;y sure what you're asking but if a center ball hit is to A or C, i move over on the cue ball one eighth and send the laser to the edge . i don't use the 15 30 45 degree thing.. believe that to be in the pro one system which is what i thought i learned from Phil Burford back in 2012 when we were hangin in tunica... apparantly i have a very early version of cte adn was informed that it's not cte at all.. but it's workin for me just fine.

 

[eddiethelock]

to be clear, i still use cte to get to the quarter i need for center ball

 

[eddiethelock]

That's what I'm thinking. But this game requires so much more than simply pocketing balls. The biggest and most important element is cue ball control. Any aiming method that requires the use of side spin can easily become a problem when trying to maneuver the cb from one shot to the next.

that may apply to instinctive targets and feel but i have it covered with an exact aim point for any english

 

[BC21]

that may apply to instinctive targets and feel but i have it covered with an exact aim point for any english

But aren't different cues going to get different results due to different deflection amounts? And aren't different cb speeds and shot distances going to get different results due squirt and swerve?

There is no one-size-fits-all method for aiming with spin. In other words, it boils down to each player finding their own way to make it work, like you did, finding what works for your particular cue and stroke.

 

[eddiethelock]

But aren't different cues going to get different results due to different deflection amounts? And aren't different cb speeds and shot distances going to get different results due squirt and swerve?

There is no one-size-fits-all method for aiming with spin. In other words, it boils down to each player finding their own way to make it work, like you did, finding what works for your particular cue and stroke.

with a center ball hit there is no squirt.. top or bottom english you will naturally need to adjust speed to avert any diversions of course. as far as a low deflection shaft , not sure how what adjustments you will need and not concerned with all that. get rid of it. it's not needed. And i'm claiming there is a one size fits all right here and it's amazingly simple. The drawback for a player is changing their visuals that they've been seeing for years. To change the visuals will take time and most players will not adjust to it or fear losing what edge they have. I've seen some grasp that visual right away, a champion. and others, HOF guy, had trouble aiming with that visual. Any new player will fall into these visuals easier. It took me some time do switch up from what i was used to, mostly because of mistrust on my part in what i was seeing. A new player will hit inside english easily without any fear. I found this by accident using the cte i was taught, I called Stan on the phone immediately after seeing english aimpoints and told him i found something. This is in no way meaning any disrespect to Pro-one cte or stan shuffett, i was grateful to see it and pick up from there. I have a much simpler method to determine whatever quarter i need to hit and can explain it in one paragraph. Yes i fall into a shot with the pivot but that's hardly noticeable from a spectator standpoint it all comes natural after all the practice.

 

[eddiethelock]

But aren't different cues going to get different results due to different deflection amounts? And aren't different cb speeds and shot distances going to get different results due squirt and swerve?

There is no one-size-fits-all method for aiming with spin. In other words, it boils down to each player finding their own way to make it work, like you did, finding what works for your particular cue and stroke.

on another note, there is a one-size-fits-all method, if you set up a machine with a center ball hit to shoot straight avoiding any human error it's dead center in pocket, swish.

 

[eddiethelock]

I'm in north jersey and if anyone would like further info and in the area please get in touch..

 

[eddiethelock]

This shot with a one eighth outside hit on cue ball (about one tip over) sends laser to the right edge sending the one ball three rails to the side. one ball can be up to about a diamond and a half up table before you lose the angle to the side. Perfect Geometry.