suggestions on learning the 'diamond system'

[Black-Balled]

from WEI Forum:
http://talk.cuetable.com/showthread.php?t=125&highlight=NATURAL+SySTEM
http://talk.cuetable.com/showthread.php?t=1642

 

[jrt30004]

Try pooliq.net

that's better:thumbup: thanks.

 

[dgem]

what is pool iq? website? if so what's the site's address - i tried pooliq .com and got nothing. any help would be appreciated. always trying to learn. thanks

http://www.pooliq.net/

 

[Poolplaya9]

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[GADawg]

i kinda agree with you on the different tables cloth etc..... i do practise <well when i was playing alot anyhow> and can kick well 2-3 rails at just about anything.... BUT the guy i have always played with has his 'little system' and can bang anything by counting/adding/subtracting diamonds.... so i figure with my kicking skills combined with his 'mathmatical' skills i can really step up the game...
he's shown me a little, but now he is unable to play at all, so my search moves on.....

I agree with you. There are differences from table to table, but if you know some systems and are in a difficult situation, you at least have some idea that might work rather than stand there with a "deer in the headlights" look scratching your ass.

There are many diamond systems. I have studied a practiced a lot of them , purely because they interest me. The ones I use the most are:

One rail - Tom Rossman(Dr. Cue) and "Diamond Dave" Thayer (Hot Shot Series), Banking With the Beard, Grady Matthews(spin adjustments)

Two Rails - Tom Rossman (Plus Two System), Grady Matthews, Banking With the Beard

Three Rails - Jimmy Reid (Spot on wall), Tom Rossman (Plus Two Mod), Banking With the Beard

These are just my preferences and certainly not the only options. Have fun!

 

[3kushn]

what is pool iq? website? if so what's the site's address - i tried pooliq .com and got nothing. any help would be appreciated. always trying to learn. thanks

pooliq.net

Little Joe does a good job with this. Get both DVD's Cue Ball Control is very good also.

Bob Byrnes Standard Book of P&B is good too. Pay attention to the adjustments as the CB Position (when kicking) OB Position (on carom shots).