Hey UsedTo,
Here are some absolute truths (as far as I can determine):
1) Many shots must be hit with considerable precision to be made. My figures demonstrate that. IOW, there's only one very small, well-defined configuration of CB-OB that will pocket the ball, and MANY that won't.
2) SOMEHOW, it's necessary to "know" what/where that configuration is. It can certainly be through feel and experience--and nothing more. Many pro player's have testified that's all it is.
3) In addition to knowing where the configuration is, it's necessary to actually point your stroke at it.
4) In addition to pointing your stroke at it, it's necessary to actually transmit your stroke in such a way that you actually send the CB along the line you intend.
5) And all THAT isn't even enough. You also need to take into account throw (and how it varies with cut angle, speed, english, and table conditions), and squirt.
6) One thing my data show is that even having SIXTY FOUR different points of aim on the OB is NOT ENOUGH to make all shots, at all distances! Many shots require even greater precision than 1/64th of a ball variation.
I simply haven't seen any SINGLE aspect of "CTE" mentioned by ANYONE that even remotely suggests any method contained in it that would produce the precision necessary. I'm more than open to hearing evidence of such a method. So far, all I've heard from more than a few CTE accolytes is that it's not even NECESSARY to know where the pocket is!
PS: Regarding methods to make adjustments within 1/16" : If you can visualize a ghost ball with fidelity, the accuracy can be infinitely precise.