Split the difference aiming system explain

Protractor said:
LoL, if aiming was really that complicated I would have never taken up pool and I was a math/physics major when I started. I figured out my own aiming system which is a combination of ghost ball and automatic (subconscious aiming). With that I can see and make thin cuts at the other end of a 9 ft table, make pretty much any bank shot I try and kick balls into pockets along the way to running the rack. In other words, I just look at the shot, see where the CB has to make contact and shoot it into the pocket, after making allowances for next shot position. Despite my name, the last thing I would do is whip out a protractor to make a shot.

What more would this overly complicated aiming system you are explaining get me for the time required to learn it?
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You can go to sin city and learn it from Mike better than everyone.
 
I suspect that a major problem here is that visual thoughts are hard to explain in words. I am reminded of a story told by Richard Feynman about a conversation he had with a childhood friend:

"One time, we were discussing something-we must have been 11 or 12 at the time-and I said, "But thinking is nothing but talking to yourself inside." "Oh yeah?" Bernie said. "Do you know the crazy shape of the crankshaft in a car?" "Yeah, what of it?" "Good. Now tell me: how did you describe it when you were talking to yourself?" So I learned from Bernie that thoughts can be visual as well as verbal."

Dave <-- thinks this is like describing the shape of a crankshaft in words
 
Protractor said:
Based on the level that I play at, I'm pretty sure I don't need to learn it.
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Yes you play better than efren 🙄
DaveK said:
I suspect that a major problem here is that visual thoughts are hard to explain in words. I am reminded of a story told by Richard Feynman about a conversation he had with a childhood friend:

"One time, we were discussing something-we must have been 11 or 12 at the time-and I said, "But thinking is nothing but talking to yourself inside." "Oh yeah?" Bernie said. "Do you know the crazy shape of the crankshaft in a car?" "Yeah, what of it?" "Good. Now tell me: how did you describe it when you were talking to yourself?" So I learned from Bernie that thoughts can be visual as well as verbal."

Dave <-- thinks this is like describing the shape of a crankshaft in words
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Exactly right
I try this system by focal point on my dominant eye and its really nice and good.
 
DaveK said:
I suspect that a major problem here is that visual thoughts are hard to explain in words. I am reminded of a story told by Richard Feynman about a conversation he had with a childhood friend:

"One time, we were discussing something-we must have been 11 or 12 at the time-and I said, "But thinking is nothing but talking to yourself inside." "Oh yeah?" Bernie said. "Do you know the crazy shape of the crankshaft in a car?" "Yeah, what of it?" "Good. Now tell me: how did you describe it when you were talking to yourself?" So I learned from Bernie that thoughts can be visual as well as verbal."

Dave <-- thinks this is like describing the shape of a crankshaft in words
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Attention to this picture and I'll post some more picture from mike in FaDa videos
 

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I've tried it and it absolutely works. I don't know why, makes no sense, but it works and is easy. Wish I knew why it works.
 
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I am really happy people think Split the Difference is crazy. I'd rather nobody else knew about it, makes winning easier :) All I know is it works for me. :)
 
lakeman77 said:
I am really happy people think Split the Difference is crazy. I'd rather nobody else knew about it, makes winning easier :) All I know is it works for me. :)
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Yep, it works like a charm but you have to realize what you're up against on this forum when it comes to only four aim points and a pivot. If it can't be explained by math, geometry, trig, and calculus along with a 2D drawing, it can't possibly work and you're the crazy one without an engineering degree for even bringing it up and posting anything about it. Especially after executing the Mortal Sin of posting it in the Main Forum. Now, hang onto your hat.
 
SpiderWebComm said:
Yep, it works like a charm but you have to realize what you're up against on this forum when it comes to only four aim points and a pivot. If it can't be explained by math, geometry, trig, and calculus along with a 2D drawing, it can't possibly work and you're the crazy one without an engineering degree for even bringing it up and posting anything about it. Especially after executing the Mortal Sin of posting it in the Main Forum. Now, hang onto your hat.
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I joked at OPs description because it sounded hella complicated and confusing. I watched the youtube videos out there on this system and tried it. It works surprisingly well. Each aim point is basically almost where it needs and the subconscious does the rest. It might not be as perfect as getting the gnat's ass on the OB, but it's a lot easier on the eyes over a long set.
 
S.H.S.M said:
Ok guys
I try to explain the little mike system (split the difference) easier.
You have 4 type cut shot.
( Straight, thick "almost straight", thin "horizon", very thin "edge to edge" )
Straight:
Centre of the cue ball to center of the object ball. ( Clock 12 to 6 o'clock ).
thick cuts: aim straight Centre of the cue ball to center of the object ball (CTC) after that pivot to ¼ or ¾ of the cue ball ( Clock 12 to 6 pivot to 5 o'clock ).
Thin cuts:
Centre of the cue ball to ¼ or ¾ object ball pivot to horizon zone ( horizon is between 5 o'clock to 3 o'clock ) mike says horizon is the area that the object ball leaves the felt to edge of the object ball. ( Clock 12 to 5 pivot to between 4 and 3 o'clock ).
In other word horizon is splitting the difference between ¼ or ¾ to edge of the object ball.
Very thin cuts: line up edge of the cue ball to edge of the object ball and don't care to cue and keep your perception and put the cue on the centre of the cue ball. ( Clock 3 to 3 o'clock ).
You can do it another form:
Edge of the Cue ball to edge of the object ball put your cue on the centre of the object ball and pivot to ¼ ball to edge of Object ball.
This step is a little confusable I know it.
NOTE: pivot in this system is HIP, if you use of the back hand English you will make English on the cue ball.
NOTE: in the very thin cuts or edge to edge this line ( ETE ) should be straight on your chest.
NOTE: when you want to line up to center or ¼,¾ etc. You should put your dominant foot, hand and eye on that line.
NOTE: horizon is splitting the difference between ¼ or ¾ to edge.
NOTE: for aiming after Pivoting to split the difference between ¼ or ¾ you should look at the side of your cue and go to splitting the difference between ¼ or ¾ to Edge.
NOTE: practice practice practice and try to find your errors.
You can do all top parts easier
1: almost straight_ aim centre to centre pivot to ¼ or ¾
2: boomerang_ aim centre to centre look at the horizon and lay down on the table and shot center of the CB to Horizon of the object ball.
3: Edge to Edge_ Cue ball horizon edge to object ball horizon edge and lay down on the table and shoot
NOTE: don't care what's your perception when you lay down on the table in Edge to Edge and horizon shot.
NOTE: pivot should be back hand or hip.
NOTE: you are pivoting for all shots: almost straight and horizontal and edge to edge but you do it mechanical in almost straight but your body and your eyes ( perception ) pivot in horizon and edge to edge.
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The most uncomplicated and still yet effective is what I call the 8 point aiming method. But agree that aiming by feel is what I have come to use. The 8 point method helped get good feel.
 
boogieman said:
I joked at OPs description because it sounded hella complicated and confusing.
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As you now know, it's as simple as simple can be just like Shishkabob created by Hal Houle decades ago. They're very similar with the exception of starting out with an inside of center alignment to parts of the OB and then pivoting back to CCB with Shish. Forum omniscient ones scoffed, belittled, and beat it into the ground mainly because it was Hal to begin with and a steppingstone for their notoriety on forums.
boogieman said:
I watched the youtube videos out there on this system and tried it. It works surprisingly well. Each aim point is basically almost where it needs and the subconscious does the rest. It might not be as perfect as getting the gnat's ass on the OB, but it's a lot easier on the eyes over a long set.
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Stick with it over a period of time and you'll be able to make your own observations and discoveries that will dial it into
deadly. It could be in the stance, head position and eye position over the cue, etc. You'll never search for a CB contact point to and OB contact point or multiple fractions again. Just the tip of the cue pivoted to a spot on the OB.
 
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