What's the last thing you see?

[lee brett]

A lot of instructors teach the switching back and forth between the cue ball and the object ball.

I am going to be trying some of your suggestions Lee. I can understand the switching "possibly" helping raise the head as you pick up your eyes to look at the object ball.

Thanks,
JoeyA

This promotes tunnel vision, getting in the zone with your focus.

By switching between the 2, you need to pause on the object ball before hitting the cueball, or your head will come up with your eyes.

watch peoples eyes next time you play, you will see this fundamental error, especially with longer pots.

 

[timseal]

Object ball almost every time. I'll only look at the white last when jacked up over a ball or something.

 

[Ironman317]

the last thing i see is the object ball falling into the pocket.:wink:

 

[JoeyA]

This promotes tunnel vision, getting in the zone with your focus.

By switching between the 2, you need to pause on the object ball before hitting the cueball, or your head will come up with your eyes.

watch peoples eyes next time you play, you will see this fundamental error, especially with longer pots.

So you are saying that it is possible to switch the eyes back and forth between the cue ball and the object ball, just that you will need to pause and hold your eyes on the object ball before hitting the cueball.

Or you an do as you do and simply focus on the object ball, (providing you have already perfected your alignment before getting down on the shot).

Not trying to put words in your mouth, just trying to get the most out of the written word.

Thanks again for your input.

When are you going to be able to travel the U.S. to give pool instruction?
Have you chosen a particular part of the country that you are going to work in first? If I remember correctly, you were working on getting a work visa so that you could travel freely thoughout the U.S.

JoeyA

 

[lee brett]

So you are saying that it is possible to switch the eyes back and forth between the cue ball and the object ball, just that you will need to pause and hold your eyes on the object ball before hitting the cueball.

Or you an do as you do and simply focus on the object ball, (providing you have already perfected your alignment before getting down on the shot).

Not trying to put words in your mouth, just trying to get the most out of the written word.

Thanks again for your input.

When are you going to be able to travel the U.S. to give pool instruction?
Have you chosen a particular part of the country that you are going to work in first? If I remember correctly, you were working on getting a work visa so that you could travel freely thoughout the U.S.

JoeyA

Hi Joey,

No some people have the habit of keep switching there eyes, if you do this, you must then focus on the object ball for at least a second so you stay on your target.

But i try and make all my students understand that once you align up properly back from the table, your eyes should be on your target, the object ball.

Im not sure where im going to start doing my pool schools, im working on my us visa as we speak, as soon as i know about this i will let you know, and i will start wherever people would like me to work.

im also in training for the reality show pool poker and pain as well, so anyone wanting a pool school can let me know by getting as many peole interested.

thanks lee

 

[grindz]

This is a really interesting topic!

Hearing others patterns, systems and ideas must be a difficult area for a coach to figure out with each student. What to let them keep and what to throw away.

I think that eye patterns are the answer to a lot of the mystery (and mastering) of pool. So many variables.... the amount of time your eye can stay focussed on a spot, how well you see (I've noticed there is a need to look at something in focus, when what you're looking at is out of focus... for those of us with not so good vision), how much english is being used and the need for the brain to review the picture more thoroughly.

I have my own 'sneaking suspicions' that a players' rhythm all revolves around how long they can maintain focus, and their eye patterns... and that confidence or lack of it and the accompanying extra time needed to compensate for needed info. ..... It all makes it easier to understand why pool can be so difficult and devolve so quickly, or on the other hand how it can be so sweet when you find that groove-but need to stay at it to keep it rolling.

Sorry,,,,,, just mumbling to myself.

td