Your Cut Shot Target?

[CreeDo]

This is incorrect.

Actually, aiming at the "thick part of the pocket" on cut shots(the half of the pocket you would hit if you undercut the OB), and then applying a hair of inside english makes the shot MUCH easier.

Don't argue.

Try it.

Once enough people argue with me about why it makes the shot harder, I will get back on and explain the physical interactions, and explain why it opens the pocket up about 10-15%.

Other than what is bolded, a lot of good info in your post.

Russ

Thanks. I really want to argue but I will try it. I've seen a few things that don't make sense on paper but help you pocket balls (kinister's shot comes to mind... the one where you aim a very long slightly angled cut shot by shooting to hit it square in the face).

If this one has something that makes it work on paper (i.e. deflecting intentionally with the inside to hit the ball thinner) then that's cool too.

 

[poolplayer2093]

I am new here, and am having trouble with certain cut shots, mostly long thin cuts. So I have been experimenting with certain aiming targets and find that I seem to be most sucessful with looking at the exact spot on the CB for these type of shots, instead of looking at the target spot on the OB, or beyond on the rail. Is this how most of you do it? or is there a better way? I'd rather not develop any bad habits if possible :grin-square:

a buddy of mine says he aims at an imaginary a few inches away from the object ball

 

[TheConArtist]

I aim at the same spot for three different cut angles, the quarter of the objectball. For a quarter cut center cueball to this spot, for a half ball cut I aim the quarter of the cueball to the quarter of the objectball, and the last of the three cut angles I aim the edge of the cueball to this spot. For the thin cuts of course edge to edge. You can also do this with the edge of the objectball I just never liked aiming at a spot that's besides the objectball

 

[BRKNRUN]

As an update ... I appreciate all the advice, but I am still having problems. I am starting to think it is more related to stance and stroke, and follow-thru plus leaving my head down, so basically, technique. I think once I correct this part of my game I will progress fairly quickly, it's my crux!

Have you tried using a thinner shaft cue?

I cut balls better with a thinner shaft..It may be the method I use lends itself to working better (for me) with a thinner shaft.....Just something to try.

Also.....You may or may not be doing this, but it seems like something that also helps (probably in the mechanics area) is to put extra effort into hitting the cut shot "smooooooth" it seems like the smoother I stroke the CB the cleaner the cut shot (if that makes sense)