WRISTS - The "hidden power catalyst" of a great stroke or "just along for the ride"?
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I know this is "common sense," however I'll say it again
At first the players that I've worked with don't like the idea of creating angles with their tip and the cue ball (without "aiming"). Then when I show them how it actually works and the precision and accuracy it generates, they quickly "open their minds" to the potential of the TOI.
I know this is "common sense," however I'll say it again "the cue ball is the target and the tip is the only direct relationship we have to the Game."
Doesn't it stand to reason that it's easier to create every "shot angle" by using the TIP as a reference point connected to a consistent "target" on the object ball (center or edge is the only target you will ever need).
When the TOI Video is watched with "an open mind," everyone will be able to "Real Eyes" the simplicity of super-accurate shot making and distance will no longer matter.
When you're just connecting to the center or edge and creating angles with your tip, you will be the same distance from the target. The CUE BALL IS THE TARGET and you can control the distance and perception the cue ball gives you EVERY TIME - this is not true with the object ball.
Some people labor for years "trying" to see {a ghost ball} or a contact point on the cue ball (then try to hit the "contact point" with a cue ball "contact point" - talk about challenging).
This is a fruitless pursuit and will lead to many frustrating hours at the table. TOI makes the Game FUN AGAIN, because you no longer have to "think" about ball pocketing, you just "point, connect the dots and click". 'The Game is the Teacher'
At first the players that I've worked with don't like the idea of creating angles with their tip and the cue ball (without "aiming"). Then when I show them how it actually works and the precision and accuracy it generates, they quickly "open their minds" to the potential of the TOI.
I know this is "common sense," however I'll say it again "the cue ball is the target and the tip is the only direct relationship we have to the Game."
Doesn't it stand to reason that it's easier to create every "shot angle" by using the TIP as a reference point connected to a consistent "target" on the object ball (center or edge is the only target you will ever need).
When the TOI Video is watched with "an open mind," everyone will be able to "Real Eyes" the simplicity of super-accurate shot making and distance will no longer matter.
When you're just connecting to the center or edge and creating angles with your tip, you will be the same distance from the target. The CUE BALL IS THE TARGET and you can control the distance and perception the cue ball gives you EVERY TIME - this is not true with the object ball.
Some people labor for years "trying" to see {a ghost ball} or a contact point on the cue ball (then try to hit the "contact point" with a cue ball "contact point" - talk about challenging).
This is a fruitless pursuit and will lead to many frustrating hours at the table. TOI makes the Game FUN AGAIN, because you no longer have to "think" about ball pocketing, you just "point, connect the dots and click". 'The Game is the Teacher'
Speak for yourself and not others.
TOI is the biggest waste of time to learn.
BTW.....if the CB leaves the tip in .001 seconds....than how can there be a push shoot foul.
Can anyone state what the CB speed that was used to determine the CB leaves the tip in .001 seconds?
A push shot is when you place your tip against the cue ball and just push forward with your cue.
To the second question, yes. Check out Dr. Daves site for the answers and the experiments.
We have on the average of 30k to 50,000 thoughts a day
TOI has not been a waste of time to the thousands that are using and benifitting from their "Touch of Inside" experience.
Maybe it's more about how someone thinks about pool that's essential to improvement? .......just a "thought".
The conscious mind is at the mercy (for the most part) of the subconscious mind. Under the level of "thinking" lurks our beliefs, our concepts and our self defense mechanisms that deal with security and social interaction....it also controls any issues we are having and there's no way to stop it by "figuring it out" because the problem centers in the minds, the "subconscious, and the conscious".
We have on the average of 30k to 50,000 thoughts a day between the two "minds"....this leads to all kinds of possible behaviors, emotions/feelings, and even delusions.....it's very often from a balance issue, your mental "self" is out of balance.
The way to improve you conscious contact with your mental self and the "inner world" is to address the problem at it's source.....connecting the subconscious mind to the conscious mind in a useful, more effective way. This requires periods of "non thinking"......it's somewhat of a paradox - "to improve our thinking we must not think"
This is done through meditation and prayer (which is a form of meditation).....it doesn't matter if someone is atheist, agnostic or a believer (it's spirituality, not religion) , they must at least be willing to believe in a Power higher than their conscious thinking to make any progress. Once someone is "willing to believe" then the door is opened to the process of higher thinking.
I recommend ANAPANA Meditation***, it's a simple way to meditate, where the person observes their breathing at the source, their very own thoughts....."observing" the thoughts is very important in this process....of course this is much easier said than done, the more we think about something the less chance we have of actually doing it.
TOI has not been a waste of time to the thousands that are using and benifitting from their "Touch of Inside" experience.
Maybe it's more about how someone thinks about pool that's essential to improvement? .......just a "thought".
The conscious mind is at the mercy (for the most part) of the subconscious mind. Under the level of "thinking" lurks our beliefs, our concepts and our self defense mechanisms that deal with security and social interaction....it also controls any issues we are having and there's no way to stop it by "figuring it out" because the problem centers in the minds, the "subconscious, and the conscious".
We have on the average of 30k to 50,000 thoughts a day between the two "minds"....this leads to all kinds of possible behaviors, emotions/feelings, and even delusions.....it's very often from a balance issue, your mental "self" is out of balance.
The way to improve you conscious contact with your mental self and the "inner world" is to address the problem at it's source.....connecting the subconscious mind to the conscious mind in a useful, more effective way. This requires periods of "non thinking"......it's somewhat of a paradox - "to improve our thinking we must not think"
This is done through meditation and prayer (which is a form of meditation).....it doesn't matter if someone is atheist, agnostic or a believer (it's spirituality, not religion) , they must at least be willing to believe in a Power higher than their conscious thinking to make any progress. Once someone is "willing to believe" then the door is opened to the process of higher thinking.
I recommend ANAPANA Meditation***, it's a simple way to meditate, where the person observes their breathing at the source, their very own thoughts....."observing" the thoughts is very important in this process....of course this is much easier said than done, the more we think about something the less chance we have of actually doing it.
"The OK Corral" in Afton....is it still there?
I used to play at a place called "The OK Corral" in Afton....is it still there? Jim was the owner and it's the place I first met Dalton Leong and "Water Tower Terry". Gary Lutman and I played a few times there, and many other places on every size table made (we even played in his basement)......he had a lot of heart, that's for sure!!!
Cool.
In addition to C&C you may want to contact "Side Pockets" in St. Charles, MO. Its an upscale place. With approx. 20 BB and 1 4.5x9.0 table. Food, big screen TV's, it's got it all.
Looking forward to our meeting and lessons.
Thanks
John
I used to play at a place called "The OK Corral" in Afton....is it still there? Jim was the owner and it's the place I first met Dalton Leong and "Water Tower Terry". Gary Lutman and I played a few times there, and many other places on every size table made (we even played in his basement)......he had a lot of heart, that's for sure!!!
Never heard of "The OK Corral" in Afton.
There is a room in Afton (on Gravios St. on the corner) that has been there a very long time, it is named "Afton Billiards"
Have a good Easter CJ
John
TOI has not been a waste of time to the thousands that are using and benifitting from their "Touch of Inside" experience.
Maybe it's more about how someone thinks about pool that's essential to improvement? .......just a "thought".
The conscious mind is at the mercy (for the most part) of the subconscious mind. Under the level of "thinking" lurks our beliefs, our concepts and our self defense mechanisms that deal with security and social interaction....it also controls any issues we are having and there's no way to stop it by "figuring it out" because the problem centers in the minds, the "subconscious, and the conscious".
We have on the average of 30k to 50,000 thoughts a day between the two "minds"....this leads to all kinds of possible behaviors, emotions/feelings, and even delusions.....it's very often from a balance issue, your mental "self" is out of balance.
The way to improve you conscious contact with your mental self and the "inner world" is to address the problem at it's source.....connecting the subconscious mind to the conscious mind in a useful, more effective way. This requires periods of "non thinking"......it's somewhat of a paradox - "to improve our thinking we must not think"
This is done through meditation and prayer (which is a form of meditation).....it doesn't matter if someone is atheist, agnostic or a believer (it's spirituality, not religion) , they must at least be willing to believe in a Power higher than their conscious thinking to make any progress. Once someone is "willing to believe" then the door is opened to the process of higher thinking.
I recommend ANAPANA Meditation***, it's a simple way to meditate, where the person observes their breathing at the source, their very own thoughts....."observing" the thoughts is very important in this process....of course this is much easier said than done, the more we think about something the less chance we have of actually doing it.
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What was the name of the joint on the corner of Gravois and Kingshighway? Only open for a few years.
I beat a guy out of $600 shooting dice on the first pool table
I'm not sure about that area, the place we played was on Gravois and Grand, across the the White Castle. We got snowed in that pool room and played a guy named Neil and I beat a guy out of $600 shooting dice on the first pool table by the counter.
Those were the "good ole days" in St. Louis, there was action all over town, even at the Forestell Truck Stop on the west side on I-70.
I'm not sure about that area, the place we played was on Gravois and Grand, across the the White Castle. We got snowed in that pool room and played a guy named Neil and I beat a guy out of $600 shooting dice on the first pool table by the counter.
Those were the "good ole days" in St. Louis, there was action all over town, even at the Forestell Truck Stop on the west side on I-70.
I think you're right. Grand instead of Kingshighway.
This building look familiar?
https://www.google.com/maps/@38.592...ata=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1spN2ZstQiKJf9FGOhD-vfrw!2e0
these two may be the same place, an older gentleman named JIM was the owner
Thanks, John, these two may be the same place. An older gentleman named JIM was the owner and ran the place back in the early 80s. I played a guy named "WaterTower" Terry there when I was 16 and battled for many hours before finally winning.....I believe he owns a pool room on the east side of St. Louis, or used to a few years ago.
Thanks, John, these two may be the same place. An older gentleman named JIM was the owner and ran the place back in the early 80s. I played a guy named "WaterTower" Terry there when I was 16 and battled for many hours before finally winning.....I believe he owns a pool room on the east side of St. Louis, or used to a few years ago.
Jim would be Affton Billiards