SHAMMIN Sarah

BeeMan

BeeMan

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Hey Sarah, how you doin??
Congratulations on your brilliant career so far, and I wish you all the best for the future...

Just wanted to ask, I'm sure you have read, or glanced at, the posts made by IMMSHARMA, about his Sure Shot Aiming System..

Just wanted to ask if you know what the hell he is talkin about..
Thanks, take care
 
Hi BeeMan,

To be honest I haven't heard anything of this and I haven't read the post about it. I will check it out and let you know what I think.

Thank you for the compliments and well-wishes.

Take care,
Sarah
 
Well, sorry for putting two posts together like this. I looked at that and I agree with everyone else...it didn't make any sense to me at all. You have to be careful what you read here about aiming systems. If you aren't careful you get caught up in something silly and might end up spending time one something that wasn't worth it. Don't get me wrong, there are people here who know exactly what they are talking about when it comes to this subject. Anything that is recommended by Hal Houle or anything you have heard of him, is credible. There are other instructors here as well who are worth paying attention to.

Just my opinion, I'm sorry if the person who posted the aiming system is offended.

Sarah
 
Thanks for the reply Sarah..
Just thought if this mental aspect of aiming like IMMSHARMA explains it, did exist.... a professional would know what he's talkin about...

I guess I'm not the odd one out, hehe
Take care
 
Fanciful Aiming Systems

Sarah,
The IMMSHARMA aiming system is just a nuisance post(though somewhat entertaining). Leading instructors like Mark Wilson and Jerry Briesath believe that most shots are missed by faulty stroke and technique, not by aiming. They have said that after a short while any amateur can aim as well as a pro (that is what our visual cortexes and cerebellum are designed to do), the difference is in the ability to consistently deliver a very precise stroke to the cue ball (the tolerance for error is very small when trying to strike a spherical object with a spherical leather tip - even an error of 1/64th of an inch can add unintended sidespin and throw).

I would also be interested in Sarah's views on successful pool - Sarah, do you really spend very much time agonizing over the aiming of shots, or is it fairly automatic for you??

Thanks a lot for your input, we amateurs really appreciate the opportunity to find out what the pros think about this game that fascinates (??addicts) us. I have seen you play the last 2 years in Peoria and this year in Louisville, and was very impressed with your game. I did not realize that you were diabetic (I am an M.D.), and I hope everyone realizes what a difficult thing that is to deal with. You deserve a lot of credit for being able to deal with such a disease. Good luck in Mississippi!!
 
Hey there Williebetmore,

First off, I like your name. A friend of mine has used that name a few times :) I agree that it was just another post to start trouble. Mark and Jerry were both teachers of mine. I believe they are the best and what you said is exactly right. Aiming is not the hard part....Only when I decide to close my eyes to shoot every once in a while :)

In my opinion and experience when I miss it is usually due to something faulty with my stroke or mentally not being ready to shoot the shot. The mental side is such a huge part of the game. Any doubt in your mind about the shot and you are doomed. I believe that is what keeps Karen and Allison so far above everyone. They never shoot until they are completely sure about everything. I think aiming starts to become automatic. It is mostly by feel and the game is not like golf. In golf you never have the same shot twice (similar shots yes, same shot no) In pool the same shot comes up over and over again and I believe after time you just get a feel for aiming. That is why I get frustrated when people that have been playing pool for many, many years play slow. Things may be different for some people though. I think knowing tangent lines and knowing how the table plays and practice should keep you from worrying about a mental aiming system.

Thank you for the compliments. If you plan on coming to Peoria again this year be sure to introduce yourself. If I already met you...not knowing you from here...just let me know. Yes, I have had diabetes since I was 10. It is getting easier to deal with but I have my moments when it is hard. That's life though. Everyone has something to deal with so I can't complain too much. Thanks again, I appreciate it and I hope I answered your question.

Take care,
Sarah
 
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