S.A.M. Aiming
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GStrong said:
GStrong,
WTF!!!! Does S.A.M. stand for surface-to-air missile? If so, then I think this kind of system is the property of the government, the military, and your local Al-Qaeda cell. Are you sure you're not looking for the Taliban forum?
I think it means "SupplementalAiming Method."
I'm pretty sure it won't be explained here, as it's part of a lessons package that some BCA masters teach.Rumour has it that it's a modified Hal houle system.Whether that's true or not, I don't know.
RJ
I'm pretty sure it won't be explained here, as it's part of a lessons package that some BCA masters teach.Rumour has it that it's a modified Hal houle system.Whether that's true or not, I don't know.
RJ
Funny...
LOL,
I was reading about it on the Billiards Digest Board. Apparently it is the system taught by the BCA instructors.... Supplemental Aiming Method (I think)... I was just hoping that one of the fine instructors on this site could break it down for us mere mortals.
Williebetmore said:
LOL,
I was reading about it on the Billiards Digest Board. Apparently it is the system taught by the BCA instructors.... Supplemental Aiming Method (I think)... I was just hoping that one of the fine instructors on this site could break it down for us mere mortals.
JDB said:
JDB,
I was just being a smart-ass. I am always interested in hearing about different aiming systems, I didn't mean to criticize.
I'm always open to finding the "perfect" aiming system - haven't found it yet.
I know... But I noticed that GStrong only had 16 posts and although he is probably a long time lurker I didn't want him to write you off as a smart ass because I know you have a lot to offer to the board....Williebetmore said:
Anyway... I screwed up my own joke by using "System" for "Method" LOL... S.A.MMMMMMMMMMMMMM...lol.
JDB said:
JDB,
Man, you are observant. If I had noticed the 16 posts I wouldn't have hijacked the thread with such a feeble attempt at humor.
GStrong will soon find out that weekends are SLOW on AZB. Most people are out playing pool on the weekends. I hang out only because I am at work from Friday A.M. to Monday P.M this weekend - no pool (except AZB and Accu-Stats for me). There are however many aiming system afficionado's here; so bump your thread up to the top on Monday morning and you will get a better response GStrong. Welcome.
You are correct about the name and it is a modified Hal Houle system.recoveryjones said:
Randy G. from Cue Tech, and a few others are teaching it.
It is very difficult to put into words and is best explained at a pool table, so I don't expect one of them to explain it here.
Rocket science......
The name is correct. It uses the assunption/fact that there are only five basic angles used on a pool table to make a shot. The object ball is divided into 1/4 ball for the first cut from center, they call that a "2". A three would be a half-ball hit. A four would be 1/2 tip further out and a five a full tip off of either edge. (in this explanation imagine you are aimed center ball on the cue looking through to the "supposed" aiming points on the object ball.) It does work and there are agles associated with each number. That is what I recall, Scott
The name is correct. It uses the assunption/fact that there are only five basic angles used on a pool table to make a shot. The object ball is divided into 1/4 ball for the first cut from center, they call that a "2". A three would be a half-ball hit. A four would be 1/2 tip further out and a five a full tip off of either edge. (in this explanation imagine you are aimed center ball on the cue looking through to the "supposed" aiming points on the object ball.) It does work and there are agles associated with each number. That is what I recall, Scott
Thanks to everyone for their interest & support. RichR said it best. The Supplemental Aiming Method is best shown on a pool table. It is designed as a guideline to use with your currect aiming system. Most students just use it as their primary system.
It is a Hal system that has been simplified for easier teaching and understanding.
No aiming system works well with a poor stroke!.....randyg
It is a Hal system that has been simplified for easier teaching and understanding.
No aiming system works well with a poor stroke!.....randyg
Aiming System
I suggest you contact Jack Madden, former world beater and now custom cue maker. If you ask him nice enough, you may get him to teach you the "SAS" system. It is played out in the shaft and in the grip. That is all I can tell you without revealing what I just paid to learn from him. Having just today returned to Arizona from an intense session on his pool table at his Montana ranch where I spent three days learning and applying "SAS" I would say without equivocation, it is the best aiming technique I have ever been exposed to and I have been playing pool competitively for over fifty years.
Cross Side Larry
Williebetmore said:
I suggest you contact Jack Madden, former world beater and now custom cue maker. If you ask him nice enough, you may get him to teach you the "SAS" system. It is played out in the shaft and in the grip. That is all I can tell you without revealing what I just paid to learn from him. Having just today returned to Arizona from an intense session on his pool table at his Montana ranch where I spent three days learning and applying "SAS" I would say without equivocation, it is the best aiming technique I have ever been exposed to and I have been playing pool competitively for over fifty years.
Cross Side Larry