systems you *must* know
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First you have to know exactly where to contact the CB to achieve a specified amount of spin. Shooting straight across the table: Where to hit the CB to have the CB come back 1 diamond left or right. Then 2 and 3 diamonds.
The basic system/shots is 1/2 ball hit. On a perfect natural set up (ball 1 to ball 2) clock the CB 1 diamond contact point will bring you to the first diamond. 2 diamond contact point will bring you to the second diamond. #3 = third diamond.
Next learn the nuances of the vertical and horizontal axis as well as around the basic 3 circles. In other words learn what your applying rather than just saying a bunch of this or a little of that.
Get this basic stuff down then if it fits your game, there's several resources that get into finer points ie putting numbers to the hit along with the spin number to calculate the shot. Personally I have a hard time looking at an OB as an onion skin and making those hits/calculations with confidence. But the half ball, thin cut to parallel a rail, and full ball are easy to see and hit. These hits along with your calculated spin opens up a lot of shots that look difficult.
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I'm uncomfortable with suggesting any "must know" systems. That said, one of the Turkish systems that factors in the players stroke and how the table plays is the Tuzul system. Both factors are part of its mathematical equation. I can email this to you if you want.
.....thanks
i think i got this link to tuzul from you...thanks
not sure if this was what you were referring to
http://carombil.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/billar-tuzul.pdf
in your article was this line
Learning (to use!) diamond systems is fine, as long as it’s third on your list of priorities.
ok im working on proper stance,,, stroke ,,,and cue ball behavior
ok fourth on my list of priorities is systems
would you care to mention/explain some that could be used as an aid for commmon situations
i understand its not the gospel
Great Article!!!
Let be honest .. Bert van Manen's articles are great!!! But the website www.bcdeeken.be is also great if you search its site.
billiardshot
please repost the link you want to send me (us?) to
i get a message
"the website could not be found" when i clicked on the link
To answer the question, there is no "must know" systems. Many players play very well without the use of any systems. However, knowledge of systems/references are particularly useful for making bank shots.
Applications of systems in actual plays can help or hurt your game. Take position plays for example; too little of position plays minimize your chance of scoring the extra points and making high runs. On the other hand, too extensive and precise position plays can actually produce poorer results for many reasons.
Memorizing certain running lines of the cue ball (in this, factor in the use of your strokes, English, speed, table conditions, etc.) and use them as reference when playing is important.
All together, systems and their applications are a very controversial subject.
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What does this mean ?
6) Always play two harmonicas, or Popeyus shots as we call them. First, the long - long - long (possibly a 4th long) where you are high over the second ball, and worried about too much curve. Second, the one where you are almost level with it, and worried you can't get your cue ball to bend back in. Think "Merckx", and you can't miss.
thanks
6) Always play two harmonicas, or Popeyus shots as we call them. First, the long - long - long (possibly a 4th long) where you are high over the second ball, and worried about too much curve. Second, the one where you are almost level with it, and worried you can't get your cue ball to bend back in. Think "Merckx", and you can't miss.
thanks
number13cfan
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Systems are subjective, relying totally upon the skills and ability of the player. Better players generally have a better understanding and natural insight to when and how to use them effectively during a match.
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