stroking system or aiming system more important?
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CaptainJR said:
"UP TO A POINT" IS WHERE IT FELL DOWN.
sonia said:
Sonia, your sparkling words of wisdom are the highlight of my day.
Thank you.
ScottR said:
It's like a fortune cookie. Isn't she brilliant?
Once again, thank you Sonia. You bless us all.
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Lol Quote
MAYBE NOBODY GOT?
HARD TO FATHOM WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY.
CaptainJR said:
MAYBE NOBODY GOT?
HARD TO FATHOM WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY.
sonia said:
Like e.e. cummings, Sonia proves that she need not conform to the rigid structure of the appropriate capitalization. Such poetry! You go girl!
Once again, thank you for your brilliance.
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Up To A Point
YEAH, THAT "UP TO A POINT" ALWAYS BRINGS THEM TO A SCREECHING HALT.
ScottR said:
YEAH, THAT "UP TO A POINT" ALWAYS BRINGS THEM TO A SCREECHING HALT.
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CaptainJR said:pikcy, pikcy, pikcy. So I forgetted the 'r'. I'al let it allone. If I ebit it, nobody wi'll now what you were talking aboot. I would't want to make you sound silly.
OH, THEY WILL KNOW.
The truth about aiming
I think this thread is kind of tongue in cheek, but in point of fact aiming is about the easiest part of playing good pool.
Consider aiming a gun - everyone who's ever tried to fire a gun can figure out how the sights work in a matter of seconds, yet to then use the weapon to consistently hit the target requires a great deal of very exacting technique.
The same is true of pool players - almost everyone aims the cue ball at the correct point on the object ball - what separates the good players from the weak players is that the good player is able to consistently deliver the cue ball to that spot. That ability stems from good fundamentals and an effective stroke.
So my advice for aspiring players is to forget about learning to aim - odds are you're already doing it properly. Focus instead on the fundamentals of stance, bridge, cue and tip position, and stroke.
I think this thread is kind of tongue in cheek, but in point of fact aiming is about the easiest part of playing good pool.
Consider aiming a gun - everyone who's ever tried to fire a gun can figure out how the sights work in a matter of seconds, yet to then use the weapon to consistently hit the target requires a great deal of very exacting technique.
The same is true of pool players - almost everyone aims the cue ball at the correct point on the object ball - what separates the good players from the weak players is that the good player is able to consistently deliver the cue ball to that spot. That ability stems from good fundamentals and an effective stroke.
So my advice for aspiring players is to forget about learning to aim - odds are you're already doing it properly. Focus instead on the fundamentals of stance, bridge, cue and tip position, and stroke.
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JLW said:
I feel a little ragged out...you want to go through your first flame war training program and take over for me on this one? You know the drill by now...just don't be a sissy about it. Do it right, otherwise I'm comin' down on YOU.
drivermaker said:I feel a little ragged out...you want to go through your first flame war training program and take over for me on this one? You know the drill by now...just don't be a sissy about it. Do it right, otherwise I'm comin' down on YOU.
Drivermaker, I can't believe you have nothing to say on the subject. Are you getting weak??
Christyd
Naw......I think I'm gonna have to pass too. You know how busy I am with my 5-10 hours of weekly practice. I'm sure there will be a taker out there somewhere though. I think I'll just watch this one from the sidelines.drivermaker said:I feel a little ragged out...you want to go through your first flame war training program and take over for me on this one? You know the drill by now...just don't be a sissy about it. Do it right, otherwise I'm comin' down on YOU.
drivermaker
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christyd said:Drivermaker, I can't believe you have nothing to say on the subject. Are you getting weak??
Christyd
OK...just for you.
Can you believe what a moron of morons bgb really is to make statements like that. How idiotic to tell someone that everyone AUTOMATICALLY knows where the correct contact point or aim point is on the OB. And then he goes on to state, forget about aiming and focus on the stance, setup, stroke, and all the other shit. That's too many things to be thinking about when you're shooting! Who cares! Aim or alignment, whatever you want to call it is first and foremost. You're NEVER too old or TOO ADVANCED to forget aiming. As soon as you do...you're right back to being an inconsistent hack!
(Hope that satisfied everyone's bloodlust for now)
BTW Christy...what say YOU about the subject? Do you concur with my assessment? (or do you get gunned down with a .45 right here in the street...remember, NO answer or the wrong one means a blast)
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drivermaker said:OK...just for you.
Can you believe what a moron of morons bgb really is to make statements like that. How idiotic to tell someone that everyone AUTOMATICALLY knows where the correct contact point or aim point is on the OB. And then he goes on to state, forget about aiming and focus on the stance, setup, stroke, and all the other shit. That's too many things to be thinking about when you're shooting! Who cares! Aim or alignment, whatever you want to call it is first and foremost. You're NEVER too old or TOO ADVANCED to forget aiming. As soon as you do...you're right back to being an inconsistent hack!
(Hope that satisfied everyone's bloodlust for now)
BTW Christy...what say YOU about the subject? Do you concur with my assessment? (or do you get gunned down with a .45 right here in the street...remember, NO answer or the wrong one means a blast)
I concur Drivermaker.(there's no way in hell I'm gonna get blasted on this subject!!)....lol
I only wish bgb's assessment of aiming was that easy. Obviously stance and stroke are necessary requirements of the game, but if you can't aim (or if it's guesswork) you'll never improve.
I've recently been in contact with someone here on AZ regarding a specific aiming system and it's awesome!! There are several more to learn, but based on the first, it will improve my ball-pocketing immensely......(like the guy says, it's almost like cheating!!)...lol
drivermaker
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christyd said:
You're a very smart girl, Christy.
In the mean time, I hear someone bitchin' at me about taking out the garbage or something. Can you imagine a man of my expertise and status getting treated like every other Joe Schmuck out there? Sheeeesh......
