Weird aiming trick

[chefjeff]

Don't try to explain anything new or radical to this bunch of naysayers, Jeff.
All they will do is hold you up to the harsh light of twisted ridicule and top that off by telling you how tough they are and will knock the teeth out of anyone, etc etc.
And these are probably some of the same gang who're always whining about "what we need to do to improve pool".
These guys are EXACTLY why big time sponsors run from this game like a posse was after them.
Let 'em die on the vines of inferiority.
"New image of pool" ?...............BAH! Humbug!
Flash.

It sure seems that way, sometimes, doesn't it?

I don't care one whit what others think of this technique. I'll use it for my game and if others don't like it or believe it, tough for them.
That just gives me one more advantage over the competition.

I wrote about this aiming idea back in 1995 when I accidentally discovered it a few years before that. I showed it to Don McCoy
and he liked it, but said he won't use it as he has his own (proven, for sure) way of aiming and didn't want to screw it up.
But for those who need a little help once in a while, it's the nuts.

The biggest advantage of it is you get to PHYSICALLY SEE THE SHOT LINE. The chemicals in your eyes are integrating
with the layout on the table to show your mind the exact shot line. That can be helpful.

Jeff Livingston

 

[GoldenFlash]

It sure seems that way, sometimes, doesn't it?
I don't care one whit what others think of this technique. I'll use it for my game and if others don't like it or believe it, tough for them.
That just gives me one more advantage over the competition.
I wrote about this aiming idea back in 1995 when I accidentally discovered it a few years before that. I showed it to Don McCoy
and he liked it, but said he won't use it as he has his own (proven, for sure) way of aiming and didn't want to screw it up.
But for those who need a little help once in a while, it's the nuts.
The biggest advantage of it is you get to PHYSICALLY SEE THE SHOT LINE. The chemicals in your eyes are integrating
with the layout on the table to show your mind the exact shot line. That can be helpful.
Jeff Livingston

I fooled around with this a little today. (using TOI)
I found (FOR ME) that it is useful when he's got you and the white ball wedged 9 feet away in a pocket almost being corner hooked and the money ball is sitting wayyy down there at the other end almost on the short rail about a foot from the pocket. (I rarely practice easy shots...I stay focused on drills for those miserable ones...we know they're coming sooner or later)
And you've GOT TO MAKE THAT BALL. The railbirds are all pulling against you, the barmaid is in on it too and makes a nice little swishy swishy stroll in front of you as you get down, and you know this one is for all the cheese.
Your idea seems to be good for that situation..(which happens to me all the time) after he has pooched a simple winning shot and almost scratches leaving me there like an idiot in the excrement.
I don't think people will stand for it, though, when other balls are on the table. They'll find some "reason" to hiss, complain, and say you cheated, or some other common pool room bum nonsense.
Flash

 

[nobcitypool]

It sure seems that way, sometimes, doesn't it?

I don't care one whit what others think of this technique. I'll use it for my game and if others don't like it or believe it, tough for them.
That just gives me one more advantage over the competition.

I wrote about this aiming idea back in 1995 when I accidentally discovered it a few years before that. I showed it to Don McCoy
and he liked it, but said he won't use it as he has his own (proven, for sure) way of aiming and didn't want to screw it up.
But for those who need a little help once in a while, it's the nuts.

The biggest advantage of it is you get to PHYSICALLY SEE THE SHOT LINE. The chemicals in your eyes are integrating
with the layout on the table to show your mind the exact shot line. That can be helpful.

Jeff Livingston

The technique is sound. I will use it when I'm unsure of which perception to use or which pivot direction is needed. Never had the need to lay the cue on the table though.