What are you looking at?

[Okie]

I am interested in what people are looking at as the cue tip strikes the cue ball.

If I did not include yours in the poll, I would be interested in hearing how you do it.

Thank you!

Ken

EDIT: Option 2 should read "Eyes on contact point on object ball at the moment of cue contact to cue ball"

 

[jgobigred]

The atom in the center of the molecule of the object ball where I intend to hit it.

 

[Okie]

The atom in the center of the molecule of the object ball where I intend to hit it.

And I imagine you get the result you have earned...

Interesting results so far. I am surprised there aren't more folks looking at the contact point instead of the whole ball.

I would love to see what CJ Wiley, Lock and Load, and some of the better players say.

 

[Neil]

And I imagine you get the result you have earned...

Interesting results so far. I am surprised there aren't more folks looking at the contact point instead of the whole ball.

I would love to see what CJ Wiley, Lock and Load, and some of the better players say.

I think your wording might be a little ambiguous. I voted for contact point, but I took it to mean contact point of the ob. Re-reading it, I guess it could also be read as contact point on the cb.

 

[Okie]

I think your wording might be a little ambiguous. I voted for contact point, but I took it to mean contact point of the ob. Re-reading it, I guess it could also be read as contact point on the cb.

You got it right. The 4th option was meant for cue ball. I meant contact point on the object ball on option 2

That point alone might have messed up the result.

The main thing I have been wondering from talking to various instructors is whether or not the eyes are on object ball contact point or cue ball. CJ's post on Facebook about the cue ball being the target really got my attention.

 

[onepocketron]

I am looking at nothing but the object ball when the cue strikes the cue ball. As a matter of fact, I am looking at the object ball for probably a couple of seconds before even starting the back storke to give my brain enough time to realize exactly where I want the cue ball to travel.

 

[Okie]

I am looking at nothing but the object ball when the cue strikes the cue ball. As a matter of fact, I am looking at the object ball for probably a couple of seconds before even starting the back storke to give my brain enough time to realize exactly where I want the cue ball to travel.

Good post!

Thanks!

Ken

 

[softshot]

none of the above.. I point my stick to a spot on the cloth.. and that is the spot I look at when I pull the trigger

 

[Okie]

none of the above.. I point my stick to a spot on the cloth.. and that is the spot I look at when I pull the trigger

Interesting! Is the goal to have center ball pass over the spot?

Thanks for the post!

Ken

 

[softshot]

Interesting! Is the goal to have center ball pass over the spot?

Thanks for the post!

Ken

pretty much... the object ball is only referenced at the first step of my PSR only as a refrence until I acquire the spot..I then aquire the line from the CB to the spot and step on that line with my back foot.... eyes fixated on that spot I step into the line with my front foot.. until I am in the shooting position and aligned.. only then do I bring my eyes to the Cb to fine tune tip distance from the CB and offset.. a couple warm up strokes to make sure everything is moving smoothly along the line.. then my eyes go back up to the spot.. and then I pull the trigger

 

[Okie]

pretty much... the object ball is only referenced at the first step of my PSR only as a refrence until I acquire the spot..I then aquire the line from the CB to the spot and step on that line with my back foot.... eyes fixated on that spot I step into the line with my front foot.. until I am in the shooting position and aligned.. only then do I bring my eyes to the Cb to fine tune tip distance from the CB and offset.. a couple warm up strokes to make sure everything is moving smoothly along the line.. then my eyes go back up to the spot.. and then I pull the trigger

I appreciate you sharing with me (us). A very unique approach!

Thanks again,

Ken

 

[softshot]

well thanks .. I'm not sure about unique though... it's just my refinement of the Babe Cranefield method.. mixed with a touch of RandyG's stick aiming theory..

at the end of the day I think it's more important to DECIDE upon an eye pattern .. the one you pick is largely irrelevant.. as long as you stick with it


the only advice for determining an eye pattern that I would share is this...

If your stick is moving your eyes should be still... if your eyes are moving your stick should be still...

good luck

 

[FELIX]

Spot

I Look at the spot on the object ball I want the Q Ball to hit. A what are you doin up so early. Robert

 

[Okie]

well thanks .. I'm not sure about unique though... it's just my refinement of the Babe Cranefield method.. mixed with a touch of RandyG's stick aiming theory..

at the end of the day I think it's more important to DECIDE upon an eye pattern .. the one you pick is largely irrelevant.. as long as you stick with it


the only advice for determining an eye pattern that I would share is this...

If your stick is moving your eyes should be still... if your eyes are moving your stick should be still...

good luck

That is exactly where I am at...trying to find "my" way. I have never studied pool like I have in the past few months. I have a lot to learn even though I have played 30+ years (-10 for lay off). This pattern seems to be common...the 10 year lay off. lol

I will have to see what I can learn about Babe Cranfield and RandyG's stick aiming theory.

Good info! Thanks!

Ken

 

[Okie]

I Look at the spot on the object ball I want the Q Ball to hit. A what are you doin up so early. Robert

Thanks Felix! That is what I was trying to say on option 2. I command the English language about as well as I command the cue ball. :embarrassed2:

I thought I was up late. I think I am supposed to get smarter as I get older. Can't wait for that to happen and neither can my wife! lol

See ya on the 23rd!

Ken

 

[scsuxci]

Last thing I look at just before I hit, is the cueball.If my main focus is not on
the cueball and more on the secondary ball there's really no point on aiming in the first place!I voted on the #4.

 

[TomHay]

When you stroke the cue back you look at the cue ball, as you stroke forward you look at the object ball. This makes the object ball the last thing you look at before impact.

 

[Okie]

Last thing I look at just before I hit, is the cueball.If my main focus is not on
the cueball and more on the secondary ball there's really no point on aiming in the first place!I voted on the #4.

Thanks for posting!

When I started playing I looked at the cue ball as I made contact cue to cue ball. I changed somewhere on 20 years ago to look at contact point. We all know the contact point is very difficult to perceive.

As I learn more I know less and less...

Ken

 

[scsuxci]

When you stroke the cue back you look at the cue ball, as you stroke forward you look at the object ball. This makes the object ball the last thing you look at before impact.

That a real
good way of describing it.I agree with you totally on your evaluation but
I still look at the cueball last.Its such a split second action its hard to
gage on all shots.If the shots are close together,I actually have both balls in my view.On longer shots I'm going to have to really see what I do cause
I'm siting here thinking and my brain is going mushy:smile:

 

[Okie]

When you stroke the cue back you look at the cue ball, as you stroke forward you look at the object ball. This makes the object ball the last thing you look at before impact.

Thank you for posting!

This one is very difficult for me. My stroke is started and finished so quickly it would take a full revamp to pull this off.

If I confirm this is the way for me to go, I will make the overhaul happen!

Thanks again!

Ken