What is your eye pattern when down on a shot before striking cue ball?

Shooter1 · 2025-03-07T22:48:54+00:00

OK, you've done your pre-shot routine and are now bridged down on the cue ball to start your warm up strokes. during these strokes of the cue, what is your sequence of eye movement between the CB, OB and pocket? I personally will usually take 3 to 5 warm up strokes depending on length and difficulty of the shot. On the last stroke before striking the CB, I will pause for a moment with the tip close to the contact point on the CB. Right before I begin the back stroke, I will focus on the OB contact point and then execute the shot. I use the ghost ball aiming method. My sequence is usually CB, OB, pocket, OB, CB, then OB last. If it is a long shot or thin cut, or generally a more difficult shot, I may go thru this sequence twice. What is your "eye pattern" sequence? I want to be sure I'm not missing anything. Thanks